Monday, January 5, 2015

2015 Word of the Year and Fun List

I admit I like the "one word" for the year thing. Its completely arbitrary to declare a focus for any specific 365-day period, and to begin that period on January 1st makes it even more ridiculous. But, I like reflection and taking stock and making plans and goals so here we go.

My word for 2015 is: Strength.

This one came to mind immediately when I thought of my goals for the upcoming year. I've been working really hard on personal strength, both physical and mental (HIIT! Therapy!) and also on strengthening my marriage and relationships. I want to continue working on these things, and have no desire or space for starting anything new.

The Fun List for this year has a few repeats---things I did and want to do again, as well as things I didn't get through and still want to try.
  • Vacation, just the 4 of us
  • Orchestra performance
  • Summer concert in the park
  • Museum exhibit without the kids
  • Do an "activity" date---take a class, go bowling, etc...
  • Find 4 new bands/artists that I like
  • Ice-skating, with B (G refuses, L is too little)
  • Host a party at our house
  • Celebrate birthdays in big (yet small) ways
  • See Fourth of July fireworks
  • Weekend away without the kids 
These seem manageable---some are already in the works and some just require me booking the sitter and getting tickets. I really want to have a party, its been several years, and there isn't anything seriously wrong with our house that would preclude having party---just laziness on our parts.
I'm looking forward to it!
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5 comments:

  1. Laura VanderkamJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Your fun list sounds great. I asked my kids tonight to list what they'd like to put on a family fun list and it was kind of surprising yet also explained many things. I have given birth to a bunch of home bodies...

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM

      Or just diminishing marginal utility of going out and doing things all the time. If they stayed home every weekend they'd probably want to go out for their family fun list.

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  2. Catwoman73January 6, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I love this list! I think I might need to make one of my own. I would love to host a party as well, but I would really love it to be an ADULT party. We host the wee woman's bday party every year, and its a pretty big affair, but I would love to prepare food that grown ups would enjoy. No hot dogs and chips.

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  3. AlyssaJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Nice! My theme for the year is "re-evaluation". Great list! Good luck with it all!

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  4. TaraJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    That's a great list. I hope you get to check everything off. I really like the "activity" date thing. We've done a couple of those and they are far more memorable than a dinner out - although, of course dinner out is always appreciated.

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