Latch'n'Knit

Welcome to 2012!

As I was chatting with S last night, we were talking about 2011 and looking forward to 2012 - you know, during that awkward hour at 11 pm, when the current is clearly over but it's not yet the new year ... and you're in year limbo.

We talked about our favourite memories from the year. I said mine was seeing him in August in NH; he said his was spending time with me in my apartment in May. We talked about our thoughts on the passing year ... and I remarked how unremarkable it felt, considering all that had happened and what was coming up. I mean, 2010 had so many things happening - major, life altering things. 2011, while filled with triumphs, not so many life-altering moments ~ for me, anyways.

We talked about plans and goals for 2012, so I thought I'd list them out here.

2012 Goals

1) This is usually where "lose weight" appears on the list, but it seems so ... typical. I could write tons of different things that all mean the same thing ... but I want to phrase it this way: To make myself healthier - and whatever that entails. I'm thinking of trying yoga, and going more exercise at home. I'm thinking about doing couch to 5k in the spring/summer - and not because I'm scared of freezing, but because I'm scared of slipping on the ice as I walk/run. I want to change my diet and eat better, and while losing weight should be a benefit of this ... I'm more interested in changing my shape, since that's the part of myself I still struggle with.

2) I have some pretty lofty knitting goals this year: 12 pairs of socks in 12 months, 12 hats in 2012 ... all the while keeping up with other projects I wanted to make. Hopefully I can do this and not lose my mind?

3) Speaking of crafting ... this year my goal is to not only learn cross stitching, but complete one kit. If I'm being realistic, this might not be touched until the winter term is done, but I'm excited and looking forward to it.

4) Project 365. I have no idea what I'm going to take pictures of ... but let's see if we can keep it going again this year.

5) Of course, there is 3rd year Crim. While I've accepted that if I don't make it into next year I will have to switch to Sociology, I'm not giving up without a fight.

So these are a few of my goals ... I'm just hoping that 2012 will bring more happy memories and good times.

I love new beginnings.
~ J