Planning for a New Year

The Christmas decorations have all been put away and the house is neat and clean and ready for a new year. Here are a few things I am planning on doing in 2008. Apart from them I will keep myself open to whatever comes my way and make the best of it.

Personal Goals for 2008:

• Learn to drive.

• Write more letters.

• Keep a journal (on paper).

• Read at least one book per month.

Crafty Goals for 2008:

• Finish my Women of the Bible Quilt (top at least).

• Work on my other sampler quilts: Civil War Diary Quilt, Dear Jane

• I am going to start a "Finish Something Friday" to – hopefully – get some projects finished.

• Give hand-made gifts only.

• Make more and different things for my Etsy-Shop

Housekeeping Goals for 2008:

• Keep the house neat and clean.

• Declutter regularly.

• Bake bread, make yogurt, cream cheese and ginger ale.

• Learn to pickle and preserve fruits and vegetables.

• Learn to make cheese.

• Start a small vegetable and herb garden.

• Try at least one completely new recipe per month.

• Cook something ethnic once a month.