Hello, 2009.

Everyday, I make a "Goals for the Day" list. I don't call it a "To-Do List," because it's not just tasks; I also list stuff that I just want to shoot for, like "don't eat animal-style fries today." (That's a tough one... have you HAD animal-stle fries?? Oooooooooh man.) That kinda stuff. So here is my list that I am currently working on for 2009, (it's gonna be a big year, folks.)

1. Run a half marathon in October 2009
2. Train consistently for the marathon, following a training schedule.
3. Weight train at least 2 days a week.
4. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." — Michael Pollan
   --> I LOVE this quote. It's so simple, but it really captures what I want my eating philosophy: real food, not only processed and preservative stuff from wrappers. Not too much: Holy crap do I love to eat and holy crap do I eat a lot. I shouldn't do that anymore. Mostly plants: I want to cut down on my meat intake, and replace it with veggies and fruits.
5. To start this: I need to count the calories and write down everything I eat.
6. I want to get good at sewing. There is SO much I want to sew, and I need to do it.
7. Learn to crochet. Crochet a sushi scarf and a cupcake beanie.
8. Visit my Oma at least once a month.
9. Speak more precise German. I want to improve on my grammar; study at least 3 times a week.
10. Buy a house!
11. Celebrate every holiday. Make an effort to cook and make crafts; make every holiday special.
12. Go to New York and visit my Nikkopotomous. (YES)
13. Learn to make kick-ass sushi.
14. Bake bread on a regular basis.
15. Cook dinner AT LEAST 6 nights out of every week. I'm so super serial.
16. Take at least two ballroom dancing sessions.
17. Volunteer.
18. Give blood every 8 weeks, like clockwork.
19. Blog regularly. If not every day, at least 3 times a week.
20. Revamp the bliz-og. ASAP.

That's enought for now, right?

Happy 2009, everyone. I wish you a happy and fulfilled year.. and good luck.

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man."
~Benjamin Franklin