Maybe it's not the most beautiful word in the English language, but it works for me. I tried to look for alternates, but the only one that really spoke to me was "fulfill."
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It's still not what I'm going for though.
This year, I want to complete things. I want to finish things all the way...not halfway, not almost, not "to be continued." I want to finish.
I don't want to start a project and not finish.
I don't want to start an email to be continued later.
I don't want to start a book, then another, then another one...never really having finished the first.
Husband has said this is a bad habit of mine. A lot of things that I set out to do only make it to the halfway point. I've tried needlepoint, scrapbooking, tennis, and letter writing (what in the world?). However, I have never carried any of these projects all the way through. I don't know if it's lack of time, constantly being interrupted by the Crazies, or life in general.
Some of those things are unavoidable...I get that. However, starting reasonable projects is a good idea, right? Yes, it only took me 37 years to learn that I shouldn't get in over my head.
I will choose smaller projects this year or break larger ones into manageable parts.
The one thing I want to stay away from is the antonyms that you see up there. I don't want to "forget, give up, halt, ignore, neglect, or stop" anything.
So, here are the projects that I am taking on this year:
- Complete the Crazies' rooms. There is no reason why Hailey is sleeping under Matt's initials and why Matt's room is still a beach theme. This is a big project which can be broken into smaller pieces.
- I want to complete reorganizing the china cabinet (I already did this today, but figured it was worth mentioning as I've been trying to get at it for 6 months).
- I want to complete losing the baby weight...yes, it's just 7 pounds, but I want it off...it's been almost 3.5 years for God's sake.
- I want to complete hanging pictures/artwork in my home. We've lived here for 5 years...it's about time (this is another one that needs to be broken into smaller pieces. I will also need help as there is no fucking way you are going to see me teetering on the Little Giant ladder in our 2-story hallway).
- I want to complete my journal.
- I will complete a photo-a-day challenge (I'm thinking about this one).
- Completely get rid of things that I think I'll use "someday." That day isn't coming any time soon and until then, this shit that lays around my house is toxic to my spirit (deep, aren't I?).
- I want to have a complete weekend away with Husband. That means we leave on a Friday and return on a Sunday. This is also going to require some help as I am not allowed to leave Dog in charge.
I am the only person who can complete most of these though...at least complete the planning and implementation, so it's up to me.
What is YOUR word?
11 comments:
I love it - it is FANTASTIC - I can also think of a couple of things I need to complete :)
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It took me 7 years to lose the weight from my first child. Then 2 years later I was pregnant again......5 years later and I am still fat. Big sigh...I love my kiddos.
I love that photo a day challenge!! I'm going to do it with you. :)
I understand the need to complete things in a non-half assed way. Buy extra batteries and tape for your label maker. Get the black contractor garbage bags. That way, you won't be able to look at what you are throwing out. And if all else fails, completly finish a bottle of wine.
OMG. Totally stealing this idea. Now I just need to decide what my word is!
oh man. i totally can't come up with my word :) maybe it should just be "steal" or "borrow" hahahha.
but this is a great word for you! sounds like you have a great plan!!
Love it - what a great goal! I have a quilt that i made the top to years ago but have yet to actually quilt and bind it. I love it and really want to finish it. I also have fabric for another one I want to do - hopefully this year.
Baby weight...yes - totally plan to finish that this year, too!! Almost there!
What a great word. I also think you should suggest this particular word and idea to my husband :)
I loved all your thoughts, you have really thought about your goal. I still need to figure out my plan.
Such a great post!! I need to come up with a word too!!
The last little pictures says it all.
You can send the Crazies here for a weekend and the Dog, too.
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