2012 List O' Goals(ish)

I am really good at coming up with personal aspirations.  I'm not always so successful, however, at seeing those Aspirations move into the Completions column.  I'm well-intentioned, of course, but generally fail to account for, you know, the rest of life and minor things like that.  Even still, it seems to me that starting out a year--and a month--and a week--and a day with some sort of list that identifies significant goals, no matter how insanely beyond reach they might seem--isn't such a bad thing.  If completing the list were going to be easy, after all, why bother taking the time to make it?!

Also, I have ADD (yes, actually), and list-making feels like a means toward organization and focus.

I feel good about this year's list, though, because it seems much closer to realistic than have its predecessors.  But, talk to me again in a few months, and we'll see.

Without further ado, in no particular order, my list (which, by the way, I always write to have as many items as my current age...) (and, I'll include how I've been working towards completion in the first few days of the year):

1. Read entire Bible. (I signed up for reading plan on my phone, and I'm caught up!)
2. Write a book. (I have about 14 different ideas roaming through my head, with a couple that stand out).
3. Lose some poundage. (Portion control in effect)
4. Flower gardens. (Planted fall bulbs, read through new seed catalog)
5. Veggie/fruit gardens. (Same as 4)
6. Finish painting interiors of the house. (Kitchen is nearly finished--only have a bit of trim left!, Bathroom is finished)
7. Finish all construction projects. (I've started a bunch of them).
8. Read 50+ new books (and keep a list) (2 down, 3 in progress)
9. Power wash the house. (Still have the power washer I borrowed months and months ago).
10. Repair porch walls/windows. (...)
11. Finish potty training Andy (almost there, finally.  YESSS!!!!)
12. Finish all manner of training Rocky.
13. Help Joe realize one of his dreams.
14. Blog at least once per week. (hi. this is a blog.)
15. Update scrapbook.
16. Join an in-depth Bible study/small group.
17. Begin "learning files" to get various topics of interest organized.
18. Organize basement desk stuff.
19. Donate even more than in 2011. (Have figured out with Joe how we want our money to be spent this year)
20. Connect with a different new person each week.
21. Stick to the budget.
22. Paint shutters, front door, garage door. (Have looked at colors)
23. Visit all of the museums in Pittsburgh.
24. Volunteer somewhere new. (Hospice care?  Children's?  So many options).
25. Create list of Scriptures helpful for folks who are struggling. (I just have to find my draft list...)
26. Get a new passport.
27. Finish garage.
28. Build retaining wall in back yard.
29. Spend LESS than budgeted.
30. Make intentional family time, spouse time and alone time be (at least) weekly events. (Date night tomorrow!!! Wahoo!! Plans in the works for a mini-vaca to the Crayola factory, Hershey factory and Philly for the boys to see their beloved Rocky statue this summer!!!)


What have I missed?  What seems crazy?  What do YOU have on YOUR list?