Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Resolutions


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I generally don't do New Year's resolutions, but this year I decided to write down a few things that I've been working on in 2010 and will continue to strive toward in 2011. What are your resolutions/goals for 2011?

-renew my passport (I still haven't changed it to my married name)
-always have fresh milk and eggs in the refrigerator
-enjoy the little things-after dinner walks, morning coffee, visits with family and friends, fresh sheets, haircuts, sunsets, etc.
-be adventurous with new recipes, cook outside my comfort zone
-spend less, save more, listen intently, and stay organized
-simplify

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

I STILL havent changed my name on everything yet and we've been married over 4 years. Kinda ridiculous at this point, I should definitely make that a resolution this year!

Lisa Griffin said...

great simple resolutions i may adopt a few of these as well!
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Diana Mieczan said...

I love your list and I am planning to simplify too...Its a great year to enjoy the little things:) Love those photos, darling
Happy Tuesday
Muah

Rocio said...

Those are all great resolutions! Sounds like you'll have a great year, stay positive=)

Gabriel said...

Everyone loves fresh sheets!

Thelma Frayne said...

Lovely photos! and Happy New Year!!

Cooking is on my list too this year.

Lindsay said...

What great resolutions :) Such gorgeous pictures of you and your man HUGS

Legs said...

I love all of your resolutions! I'm trying to live more simply myself, which involves some major de-cluttering.

Anonymous said...

I posted my resolutions today too! these are great ones that are attainable.

Happy 2011 doll!

PursuitOfLLT said...

i love the idea of setting intentions! i do it for an hr long yoga class, why not every day?!

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

I'll take one of each please. Except the passport; I need to GET one in the first place! Terrible, I know!!!

Mrs. Parker said...

I still need to change my passport too! Such a process!

this free bird said...

These are great resolutions Val. I'm with you all the way on simplifying...I'm convinced that if I stop looking around for things I think I neeeeeed I'll enjoy my life a lot more :)

xo,
Carrie

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

Great list! Wishing you an amazing 2011! xo

Unknown said...

We have a lot of the same resolutions! I really want to live life simpler and enjoy more!

Amber said...

i still need to renew my passport, i should put that on my list too

Sarah B. said...

What a great list, Val! You made me realize I need to add one to my long list... renew my passport! I think it's been expired for over a year now! Ha! :)

Josie said...

Enjoying the little things is EXACTLY what I need to do this year! Love your list, doll.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Annie said...

I hadn't thought about/usually don't make resolutions, but your list honestly just made me realize that I have the exact same ones floating around in my mind! Thanks for solidifying them a bit :) I completely keep forgetting about #1 (and it's been 1 year and 4 months now!) Thanks, Valerie :) Happy New Year to you and Gabe! xo

jenna ♥ a little blue said...

all very good resolutions! i really love the always have fresh milk & eggs :) definitely something the mister and i slack on!

happy new year

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

really good resolutions! I just discovered your blog. Love reading over the posts. Really want to try that cheese cake.

Lyndsy said...

Happy New Year! All your resolutions are so great and actually a few are ones I am including in my resolutions as well!

Good luck with it all!

Danielle (elleinadspir) said...

Great list. I too want to focus on enjoying the small things. My morning coffee and blog reading keeps me sane, yet I take it for granted.

STYLE'N said...

funny I actually need to get an American passport. I have a Canadian one but have lived in the States so long now! It's on my to do list for 2011! And I love keeping resolutions simple yet specific (like yours!) I hope to cook more delicious and healthy meals. I am starting with tonight's meal of salmon, cous cous and garlic spinach! Happy New Year Valerie.

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

enjoy the little things and live simply...those are good!

Amanda @ Life with A.Co said...

I think those are good resolutions, V - and attainable.

The beach shots of you and Gabe are so cute :)

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

Marcie said...

I was thinking of your intention post the other day when I was in yoga class. This is one of my favorite posts.

I love that your list is simple. Sunsets and haircuts are musts for me too!

Marcie

Ashley said...

Great list. And I love the photos too. Xo

*** said...

What a great list of resolutions. I too plan on spending less and lving a simpler life, enjoying the small pleasures in life.

xoxo

Molly Page said...

Sounds like you've got some really great goals for the year!
Happy 2011.
{headed to check out what "set intentions" means...}

Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

torrie said...

What a great and inspiring list Valerie; these are all (except the passport!) goals of mine as well.
Loved the "milk & eggs" post which I hadn't yet read (life before blogging:).

Elle Sees said...

simplify. i like that.

erica said...

I am loving your resolutions. Very simple but very achievable.

xo