2012 Goals

little is better than mapping out a plan of action i think- BUT you have to accept the fact that things might not turn out exactly how you plan. so for 2012, i made the conscious decision that i will be open to whatever is thrown at me and i will rock it. thus, my goals for 2012 are not written in stone and are subject to change:

1. keep visualizing the lifestyle i'd like to lead, even though it's scaring the bejeezus out of me!
2. that one special project i'm waiting to hear back on- rock it.
3. finish writing and illustrating at least 2 more of my children's book ideas- because practice makes perfect and the time is right. (remember, you can find out all about that here)
4. travel more- duh. like you weren't waiting for that one ;)
5. minimize paper and mental! clutter
6. refine blog posts to stories, lists, menu's, photographs...pfft, like i'd ever run out of things to ramble on about anyway!
7. re-do my office. thus needing design and organizational ideas which i love!
8. buy that juicer and juice! juice, damnit!
9. be out of my comfort zone a little more, because i found that it's eye-opening.
10. keep to what my Momma taught me: "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all!"

mmm...
yeah, #10 is going to be a toughie.

hope you're 2012 is kicking ass so far,
the globetrotting gamine

it figures :)

amazing, how things can go so well and then someone tries to bring me down.
get over it!

i am ~:)
monday and today have been exceptionally busy for me.
i am kicking ass getting things done- and have discovered there is still not enough time for everything.

for you- i have been photo-cataloguing what's been going on in the day-to-day life of me, though i have realized that i don't blog a lot about myself or things going on in my life.

the less than mundane things i mean (which i don't find mundane)...the reason for this is wandering minds want to know. these are the wandering minds i'd rather have NOT know- but what is one to do?

ah, ding ding! move on.

so here's my deal-
january is going to be interesting because i have a goal.
it's a big one. are you ready?

my goal this month is to finish ALL projects!
yes.

the list goes as follows:

1. edit and complete all stories and novels
2. illustrate children's stories (for my nephew)
3. clean out the house of negative stuff
4. clean it out of un-necessary clutter
5. take all loose photos and put them in album
6. complete all scrapbooks, unfinished or untouched
7. print out what needs to get printed out on this computer
8. delete un-needed files from computer
9. upload all photos into usb disc AND photo programs
10. select photos to be printed
11. get them printed (and repeat above)
12. finish reading all books left before i buy or pick up a new one
13. call church to pick up clothes for donation
14. go through and complete everything on my to-do list, which has come down considerably in the last two days. I am VERY excited about this.
15. send out those packages!
16. make those appointments (snow keeps stopping me from doing this)
17. start book club
18. organize all files/bills
19. make a list of places from here to long island i'd like to see
20. make my new years resolutions

is that enough? i can do that in a little over 2 weeks...right?
of course i can...
so follow along and let's see how this first month of my new year goes!
i hope you'll be with me every step of the way :)
in the meantime- do you have a similar month-to do list? i'd love to hear it!

much much love,
the globetrotting gamine

edited to add:
21. add all articles to blog i thought were interesting (and hopefully you will, too)
22. add to blog list of items i wanted to blog about

i'll go again before i start making even less sense...

travel style: global wonder

i love any kind and all travel ephemera. if i can,  i collect it. when i can, i'll display it.

until then, it's lovely to dream! i would like any and all of the following globes please!
(note, i just googled globes and looked under shopping. cool hint!)

1)
$34 online


Replogle Traveler Globe 30513 Lightweight and durable, this 12" blue-ocean globe is a great tool for high school and college students. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are scratch resistant and strong. Replogle Traveler Globe 30513 Diameter: 12" (30 cm) Finish: Blue Height: 16" (40 cm) Width: 13" (33 cm) Depth: 12" (30 cm) Weight: 1.7lb (0.8 kg)

2)

Product Description

National Geographic Globes - The Planet Earth Blue Ocean Table Top Day & Night Illuminated Globes Have you ever wanted to actually see how Alaska experiences complete days in darkness or daylight? Have you ever wondered why the International Dateline has such significance in the business world? The National Geographic Planet Earth can answer these questions and many more. With the light off the globe shows the political map of the world. When the light is on, it shows the physical features of the world - but that's not all. This unique educational tool also shows day and nighttime for any time, date, and location in the world throughout the four seasons. It can be manually adjusted both forward and backward to see past, present, and future hours of daylight and darkness for easy demonstration and understanding. A pinpoint light shows the actual location of the sun throughout the year. Unique "twilight rings" depict the three zones of dawn and dusk. The superb design and engineering, combined with the expert cartography of National Geographic creates a learning tool that is fun and easy to use. The base is a matte brass finish. The 12" diameter model has an overall height of 15 inches. Comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet and Certificate of Authenticity.

3)
 

 
$82 online
Each week new information is available for download offering the most current world news, currency exchange rates and amazing facts. Using the SmartPen, globe trotters are given a digital tour around the world. SmartGlobe v3 can be downloaded in eight (8) different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. Includes a 25 page book to further explore countries, animals, climates, dinosaurs, national flags, foods, landmarks, inventions, and world history.
 
 
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Product Description

An antique brass and black metal base is the foundation upon which this globe is built. The 12 inch antique ocean desktop globe features a calibrated semi-meridian.
 
 
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