2006 Goals in review

One of the things I like about blogging is being able to go back and read what I've written.  I always seem to make new year's resolutions, but rarely do I remember them at year's end.  If I had written them down, rarely can I remember where I wrote them.  That is not the case this year.  My 2006 goals were blogged for all the world to see!  Let's see how I made out:

2006 Goals

General Crafting Goals:

• Track money spent on fabric/craft supplies. I did this until I had Ava.  Once I went on maternity leave all hell broke loose.  Those 5 months that I recorded my purchases I learned that I spent waaaaayyy too much money on craft supplies.  I have a problem!
• Set up specific time to craft/sew.  Never happened. 
• Make money with my handmade goods.  I made a teensy tiny bit, but not nearly enough to support my habit.
• Finish my sewing studio. It's kind of finished, good enough.
• Make some jewelry, especially necklaces.  I made a few, good enough to check this off my list.
• Finish two paintings that I've begun.  Didn't happen.
• Experiment with paper and fabric cards.  I did a little.
• Participate in more swaps. Check

Sewing Goals:

• Berkley's duvet cover. Check.
• Second String swap.  Check. 
• Make a rag quilt for the baby.  Nope. 
• New purse for spring.  Check. 
• Diaper bag.  Nope. 
• Skirts for me. Check. Check. Check...
• Nursing tops for me. Check.

House Goals:

• Finish the nursery: (bed skirt, coverlet, roman shade).  Made the bed skirt, bought the coverlet, never got around to the roman shade.
• Finish my bedroom: (paint, drapery panels, table skirt, bed skirt, pillows). Never happened.
• Make a roman shade for the kids bathroom and paint walls.  Nope.
• Lily's room: (repair pillows, cafe curtains).  I made the curtains, but still haven't hung them.  Never did repair those pillows.
• Start kitchen remodel: (refinish cabinets, new counter tops, new flooring).  Not even close to starting this.

I had 20 goals in all. Overall, I did best on my Sewing goals.  I completed 5 out of my 7 goals.  My General Crafting goals came in second, with 4 completes, 2 half dones, and 2 incompletes.  And last was my Household goals.  My poor house has suffered!  I didn't complete any of my goals, only half finished 2 of them, and didn't do a thing with 3 of them.  Oh well, there's always next year.  That's it, 2007 will be the "Year of the House". 

At first glance I didn't think I did too well, but after further reviewing it, I think I did okay.  More than half of my goals were completed or half way done.  Well, I guess that isn't stellar, but better than not completing any at all!  Hmmm, I suppose now it's time to start thinking about my 2007 goals.

Comments

[kirsten]

okay, for a mom with 3 kids - pregnant when you wrote that - that is a HUGE list! you accomplished a lot - be proud of what you did.

[rohankitter]

Hey, I think you did great! Pregnant,then a new baby, two other kids....anything above food, shelter and clothing is a bonus in my book! ; ) Blogs are great as a record of what we've got going on, aren't they? I plan to set a few goals for myself on mine --maybe that will help keep me accountable!!

[capello]

girl, you did awesome

that's like, 100 years worth of goals right there unless you are made of money (i had a more vulgar description, but i deleted it)

[amy h]

That was one crazy list -- you accomplished a lot! I was trying to think of some goals for the year, and was just going to limit myself to three attainable ones. That seems like nothing now!

[Ali]

Good grief - I'm so impressed! Partly at what you achieved, but even more so at the fact that you wrote it down and kept yourself accountable to it.

I'd like to do the same myself, but fear of failure looms large.

[Karyn]

I think you did better than OK!!! I think you did great. That was quite a list of goals you set for yourself. Good luck with your 2007 goals, and Happy New Year!

[Mirre]

You should be proud of yourself!
You did wonderful and there's always next year for all the things that didn't get done ;)))

[deb]

Beki you are too funny! I think you did great too.. most people don't even complete one thing from their list!

[heidi]

I would say anything approaching half is great, even for someone without kids. I think it's like our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs when it comes to making goals. I know that I'm always VERY idealistic, which is part of the process. Thanks for the idea. I'll try to make some goals of my own and put them on my site tomorrow.

[rebecca]

Hey there beki! That was fun...you did awesome, really should be proud. YOU HAD A BABY!!!!!!! enough said, and kitchen remodel, is something that you just can't even put on the list...wow.

Happy New Year to you!

[claudia]

You did great especially because you also added one more precious child to your family! I know it's such a treat to get to craft and have some alone time, but be proud of what you accomplished! Plus, you even sent gifts out!!! Thanks!

[heidi]

fun beki! neat post. the best laid plans...i think you did a great job on your goals! having a baby and getting any of that done is an accomplishment!

[kelli]

Good grief! I think, "Had a beautiful baby. Nursed said baby. Went back to work. Mothered three children really well." cancels out all of those things you didn't do!

[Lauri]

You did GREAT! You have a newborn...I could never get beyond that. My youngest was 4 when I came back from my maternity leave!

And "Year of the House" is our theme this year as well! We've actually gotten started with some painting this week. To give you a timeline on that-we moved in a year and a half ago and planned on painting then, of course. We got the kids rooms done, then it all came to a complete stop until this week.

Happy New Year!

[lindiepindie]

I'd say you did great, especially for having a baby this year. Having a new baby really puts things on hold. At least around here it did! I've found that the house goals tend to be ones that will happen over years, not months. They are just such big projects to tackle. I also just noticed your tutorials list on your sidebar - that's a great idea. Happy New Year, Beki!

[Debhogan]

Happy New Year!
May you accomplish everything you want in the coming year.

The house always seems to suffer when there are little ones around. Enjoy, and don't worry about it!

[erin]

wow - at least you had goals! maybe i should make some for 2007...hmmm.

[Hanna]

I think you did great just setting up goals! ;-)

Have a wonderful 2007!

[lera]

You've gotten a LOT accomplished. Especially considering you added to your family this year!! Don't count your goals (or 'failures'), just look at what you've done!

Amazing!

[norththreads]

Your so honest! Id be scared to have my goals on paper!!!

[Renee]

I'm with everyone else! That was amazing, especially considering you had a baby last year too! And a 5 year old. And a 2 year old. WOW!
I'm happy I just survived.

[greta]

put on the general crafting list to start scrapping all those pics....

happy new year

[estea]

that's what you get for trying to be martha, woman! that list was superhuman. i can't believe what you accomplish with 3 kiddos. seriously. you should be congratulating yourself on a productive year (and happy one)