Remember my to-do list that I wrote back in July(ish)?
Well, I thought I'd write an update on how it's going.
Here we go:
1.) Get a hair cut… or maybe I should say trim. It’s the longest it’s been since high school and I am loving it, but it is way past time for a trim. I might settle for some new bangs or something. I think a fresh shape will help inspire me in many different ways.
Believe it or not... I still haven't had a haircut. It's so long at the moment and pretty healthy, but still, it's on my list and will be done before the holidays!
2.) Start taking more pictures again. I’ve hit a lull, and I’m not sure why. But it makes me feel connected to the world... which is a good feeling.
I actually forgot that this was even on my to-do list and just today was thinking that I'm definitely slacking in this department. Fall is here and there's no excuse! That and I have a baby on the way! Right now I'm feeling sick all of the time, my clothes are getting slightly tight and I'm not quite in the mood to be taking pictures, but after the first trimester, I'll really make a big effort.
3.) Find some new music that I love.
I DID! And am always on the search, but for now, my playlist is looking up!
4.) Give voice lessons again. I have the students, I just need to make the calls and schedule them.
And CHECK! I now have EIGHT voice students! The number is larger than I though it would be, so split them into groups of 4 and I do group lessons. I am so proud of them! Not only are they developing beautiful voices and stage presence, they are really developing hearts for worship and THAT is why I do what I do! One student is already leading worship at the youth service (that's in front of over 100 people!) and in 2 weeks another one will be leading!
5.) Finish my house. The living room is basically done. The Kitchen is 99% completed. The main bathroom needs wall paper peeled, needs texture, I need to decide on a color scheme, paint, and get creative with the décor! This item on the to-do list also includes my DIY projects that involve refinishing a couple pieces of furniture, painting and freshening up some rummage sale finds and finding a creative way to display wedding pictures in our new home.
The Living Room is totally done... as well as the kitchen. Now with the baby coming our guest room will become the office and the office will become the nursery. We are working on it bit by bit.
6.) Get really good at baking. I’ll just start off with one recipe, get really good at that one, and then go from there.
I am really working hard at this one. Not long after I wrote this I experimented with Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes. I will write a blog after this one and post the pictures. It was a lot of fun and they turned out gorgeous. This past week I made my first coconut cream pie and it turned out wonderful as well. I do this as I have time and right now Seth is doing a lot of free-lance web-design, graphic design, and church media consulting and the nights he is working on that I am usually baking!
7.) Start going on walks with my husband. It’s something he enjoys, and something I would just assume put at the bottom of my list. I need to stop being so selfish.
As sick and tired as I've been... NOT A CHANCE! Although I have been reading that it can actually help with the sickness, but for now, at some points I can't even walk from the couch to the bed, so I'm gonna have to work my way up to the street! It's not an issue of motivation, it's an issue of being crazy tired and sleepy, ALL THE TIME! Hopefully after the first trimester is over I'll feel better!
8.) Look into scrap booking. It’s really big here and although most places are void of creativity in this mundane town, there are at least 2 or 3 nice sized scrapbooking stores. I’ve always been skeptical of this hobby, but I may find great creative release in this. We shall see. I will start by actually stepping foot in one of the stores.
I've looked into it, but haven't had the time to actually start. I REALLY want to and WILL.
9.) Find ways to de-stress. No explanation needed.
Me and Missy are starting a Yoga/Pilates program after this round of small groups is over... possibly before.
10) Learn how to make Grand-ma B’s homemade jelly. (Seth’s Grandma Baltzell, who is 91, lives by herself, is on no medication, is famous for her strawberry and blackberry jelly, has put mayonnaise on her face every night for the past 20 years because she read in a magazine that it’s good for it, and still doesn’t look a day over 70)
Since grandma broke her hip a couple months ago she hasn't done any jelly making, but I have no doubt she'll be at it again very soon.
11.) Improve my skills in my 3 “P” areas….Prayer, Piano, and Photoshop
Check, check, and check. More so in the prayer and Photoshop category than piano, but every little bit counts. Because of my attempt to improve in Photoshop (and prayer) I have received a promotion (of sorts) into the graphic design and creative arts department at the church where I work. It's more of a multimedia position, and I am still doing some administration. but either way I am super happy about it and it was a HUGE answer to prayers. God knew just what I needed when I needed it and opened the doors to give it to me.
12.) Start Reading… and writing… something…anything… at least once a day.
Other than books on pregnancy, this has been a struggle. I usually become very inspired around the fall and winter seasons and will do my best to channel it into expanding my mind.
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