Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your families a very happy and healthy new year!

We had a very nice evening at a friend's house last night...we even stayed until midnight! Whoo-hoo!!! 2008! I spoke with Miranda this morning and she coined the phrase "Not just 2008 but two thousand GREAT!"

I've got a good feeling about this year! At dinner last night Glen and I worked on our "Take Out the Trash" list. Sort of like resolutions or intentions but I heard about the "take out the trash" concept while I was on my California road trip.

I was listening to Chip Ingram on the radio and he talked doing four things that will improve your life and get you where you want to be. Number one was "Get an Alarm Clock." This referred to getting up early to make the time to pray or meditate. "Take Out the Trash" was number two, which I'll come back to in a minute. Number three was "Do Your Own Dishes" which referred to take care of yourself. Cleaning up after yourself and not putting other people in a position of having to do this. Number four was "Write Down Your Goals." We've all heard the line, "how do you know where you're going if you don't have a map?!

But back to number three "Take Out the Trash." This refers to doing the stuff that NEEDS to get done. Just getting things done even if they're a pain in the butt! These are the things that often take some work to get done and are inconvenient but oh man, when you get them done, it feels great! Like refinancing our house! Or like switching from AAA to Better World (thank you Glen!) Or like finally ordering Hanna Andersson's book A Creative Year with ihanna  (got this done BTW!) or like following up as to why I STILL haven't received a confirmation that my Bloglines registeration ever went through! :-)

I'm sure you totally get what I'm talking about. So do you have a "Take Out the Trash" list? If you do, good luck to you and let me know how it goes! :-)

Happy New Year XO's to you!

Michelle

Comments

[Lilli]

Hey Sweets....

I like Miranda's moniker for the year :)

Yep, I've been thinking along the lines of efficient action, wanting to hone in on the most important things I can do to improve my life, the household etc.

Good for you, for getting some of your 'trash' done! Atta Girl :)

[Jana]

Ooooh, I have a lot of trash to take out---time to make my list...

[Allegra]

And a very happy new great to you and Glen! I have already started to take out the trash, believe it or not I am moving the atelier around to put some more storage space...sigh. Maybe this year I will have it all organized. I know, hope springs eternal here. And speaking of hope, we hope to see you soon. Let me know your schedule when you have a minute. Hugs

Allegra

[ArtsyMama]

Hi Michelle!
I had never heard of that book. WOW...looks amazing. I think I may have to indulge!
Happy New Year dear!!!!!!!!
Kari

[Gina Smith]

Kari's having a pretty cute swap over at artsymama- it made me think of you!

[Natalea]

HI Michelle! My "take out the trash" list is pretty long but the first few things that pop in my head are: Find a new doctor and clean out all my closets!
Best to you in 2008! I'm thinking this year will be a good one too! xo natalea

[Gina]

Hanna is my home girl and I too want to order her book! Thank you for the link to Chip and the tidbits for cleaning up the life...It is sad that we only give ourselves a "do-over" on the first of the year, but I am determined to at least try...Hugs from Sweden!

[Gina]

PS.
What was the total money found!? I am going to start a list as well, but does it include coins found in the dryer, sides of the seat cushions or just outside the home?

[Leslie M]

I love all four of these ideas, in fact, I paused to write them down. Very good rules to live by.

[Catherine]

Hi Michelle! Thanks for your cheers!

Wow, the last two posts were doosies.

I started a new notebook with all my goals that I could think of so far.

I have done a few things to take care of myself too. Tomorrow is another day!

Love to you and Happy New Year too!

See you soon!