Hey lovely friends! The year is almost over and of course I've been doing some reflecting on how 2011 went and what I'd like to change in 2012. Take a listen to the track above by Aesop Rock, I always find it really inspiring and I thought now was the perfect time to share it with you.

My favorite line comes near the end:

She'd never spoken once throughout the spanning of her life
Until the day she leaned forward, grinned, and pulled the nurse aside
And she said:
'Look, I have never had a dream in my life
Because a dream is what you want to do but still haven't pursued.
I knew what I wanted and did it till it was done
So I've been the dream that I wanted to be since day one.'

I LOVE IT! However, I'm realizing that I've been living pretty much only with dreams - things I want to do but have not made any effort towards. I want to change that in 2012. I want to convert my dreams into MISSIONS, and actively, purposefully pursue them. I also need to stop speaking and thinking in this wishy-washy way...instead of 'wanting' to do things, I WILL do them! 

In 2012 I choose:

- to 'show up' for life: to be fully present in and committed to whatever activity I find myself doing
- to stop eating sugar and make healthier choices
- to exercise three times per week [I desperately want to feel more in-shape and in control of my body!]
- to make time for personal creative pursuits [art, craft projects, blogging, writing, etc]
- to make time and go see my friends, even though they may live far away
- to watch less TV/movies

I feel like I've been living a semi-life personally. I'm 1000000% committed professionally, but honestly I let work take over my life. I need to be just as committed to things in my personal life. I'm not happy that I've been coming home and ending up zonked on the couch watching Netflix. I've been wanting to write in my journal, make art, send letters, paint, craft, collage, ride my bike, try yoga, have a blog, etccccc...but not doing ANY of it. It's time to change!

So, for 2012, I make this promise to you:
I will turn my dreams into missions and make them happen.

That one's Banksy!!

I'll keep ya posted! ;)

What about you? Have you been living purposefully? Or have you been just dreaming without doing?
xx

NOTE: The winners of our Nice flats giveaway from last week are: Diane Mason & Jasmine!! I'll be emailing you today!