Things I Want To Do

Lists are wonderful. They help clear my head, organize my thoughts, and I like to cross out things I've accomplished and say DONE. I am constantly making lists; chores, groceries, projects, books to read, etc. On my fridge is a list labeled "To Do Before Snow Falls", but previous to that title it read, "To Do This Summer", but even putting that label on it caused anxiety. The little fingers in my mind started to page through my planner frantically, and I realized that I have to stop doing that to myself. Deadlines are good, but not when you know it will be a complete struggle to accomplish the task at hand (especially when the task is "organize cards", meaning Birthday, Sympathy, Greeting...and so on. I like to plan ahead.)
Anyways, I was browsing some other blogs (which I intend on putting a link to one of these days), and I LOVE reading people's lists of To Do, Goals, even packing lists. It brings me joy to view other's attempts at organization and focus. I came across a list titled "Things I Want to Do", and they were given short term, long term time lines. This was a fun one, so I've decided to do the same, but I'm making separate work, career, and personal lists. Eventually, they all blend, but it takes a different part of the brain to "manage" (attack? find? Enjoy? I hope so!). Here goes...
Ok. I started the separate list approach, but I think I'll make one, big To Do list. I need to start the blending NOW...

Things I Want To Do

-work on at least one new client every month
-retain clients
-work on at least five clients each month
-learn more about cupping techniques
-take at least one workshop a year
-have monthly discussion groups with former classmates
-volunteer my shiatsu once every couple months
-volunteer at a woman's shelter or Center for Victims of Torture
-meditate/stretch before client arrive
-meditate/stretch after client leaves
-get back into creative editing within the next two years
-reach five year mark at current job (March!)
-revise resume for creative editing positions
-travel to Norway
-travel out of the country at least once every two years starting next year (Canada counts!)
-bike more with life mate
-bike more by myself
-take walks in morning before work
-walk my dog more and longer distances, patiently allow him to sniff all trees
-"Cute Up" my bike (pink grips and tires, new pedals, stickers from Northern Sun) to make it more ME
-continue to purchase most groceries at co-op
-buy local and organic as much as possible. Local before organic.
-buy Christmas gifts this year from non-profit, local, and co-op organizations. No Target. No malls (thank god)
-Get some color in my hair for the fall (red streaks?)
-Try Ashiatsu at Spot Spa
-Organize my cards, make more
-Buy less cards and give away handmade ones instead
-learn to cook tofu dishes that aren't gross
-cook more soup
-put up curtains in shiatsu room and bathroom
-bring extra furniture, movies, clothes to sister
-visit family more often
-put up family pictures and picture of map
-remove wallpaper in hallway and paint hallway
-put up new cupboard faces, remove wallpaper, paint, and new lighting in kitchen (in next couple years)
-help life mate start basement, but then step back because this project will go on for years
-lift weights at least twice a week
-stretch for at least ten minutes daily
-go to bed by 10pm, or earlier, on week nights
-think positive thoughts once in bed
-think positive thoughts as much as possible, or at least more often than negative thoughts
-breathe deeply
-pray
-have more spontaneous sex...with life mate...and self
-get into some good, fun books
-continue to grow out hair
-smile upon waking, no matter how early it is

more to come....