2011, Going Big, Going Strong.

Over the past few days I have thought tremendously about what I want to accomplish in 2011.  2010 brought a lot of great experiences, but was a year that came with challenge after challenge; because of the hardships of 2010, my main goal for 2011, is to have a more care free and fun year!  Here are some things that I am aiming for in the next 12 months to come:

*Summit Mt. Rainer (this time from the opposite side)*

*Get out of the country*

*Make Stevens my home away from home*

*Experience and enjoy Seattle*

*Get Tator in hiking condition before summer*

*Plan at least 4 more snow shoeing trips this winter*

*Get my paintings in the First Thursday Art Walk of Seattle*

*Read 10 new books (already at 3.. the kindle makes this one easy!)*

*Determine where my next move will be*

*Concentrate on giving others the benefit of the doubt*

*Challenge myself to make homemade meals*

*Get back into dancing when nights are free*

*Take rock climbing classes*

*Give more than take*

*Love*

2011 came just in time.  I am ready to refocus my goals, and start pushing to better myself.  Last year I accomplished a lot; but there was one thing about 2010 that I wasn't very proud of... how hard I was on myself.

It seems I spent a lot of time looking at myself and only finding flaws. I look back on 2010, and I can't believe how much time I spent getting down on myself.  In 2011, I want to stay away from this technique.  I want to look at myself and only see where I can go next.  No more starring at the past and hoping for something better.  2011 is going to be all about bettering myself, and doing what makes me smile.

2011 is gunna be...  MY year.