Monday, November 16, 2009

ambitious thoughts of the day

Wow! It's already the middle of November! Where has the time gone? I can't believe 2009 is almost over and that it's about to be Christmas again! With the upcoming gift-giving holiday approaching, I've been thinking a lot about pieces I want to create, but also things that I would like to learn how to do, or things I would like to become better at doing. Since both lists are infinitely never-ending, I thought I'd write down a few of the things I would like to learn how to do in the future. I guess all the work on the house has also inspired me to learn new things, so though some of the items on my list seem completely random, I promise, there's a source for the thought!

1. Learn about Photoshop and Lightroom. There are so many ways having the basic knowledge of these programs could open up my creative world and make some of our pictures of life even more spectacular!

2. Learn how to cook one dish that people request at get-togethers. Most people know that I don't cook at this point in my life, but I would love to have one thing that people really like that I know that I make really well. I'm thinking something that people ask to borrow the recipe for because they want to make it too... Wishful thinking, I know :)

3. Purchase, then master the scroll saw. Hello?! Infinite possibilities knocking!!

4. Be able to cook an entire (real) meal by myself. No help from Chris whatsoever. Let him be my cheerleader in the kitchen for once!

5. Be able to go for a run and actually enjoy it.

6. Learn how to use our awesome camera so I can make what I see with my eyes something I can frame and share with the world.

7. To make my computer and the internet tools that will make my life better, instead of something that kind of intimidates me!

8. Become focused enough to follow through with my home projects without becoming distracted by a new thought or creative project. (I now have a dresser, 2 tables, a mirror, and a chandelier that needs refinishing!)

9. Learn how to turn my electronic creativity into something I am happy with. My blog is a little too plain for my taste, and I hope to have a personally-designed website of my own one day!

There are too many moments in my life that I wish I could capture and share with people somehow, and I'm hoping if I can accomplish a few things on my list, if anything, my dream of becoming more independent will be that much closer to coming true and I can share more of my creativity with the world!

Happy Monday, everyone!

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