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2007 Goals

Happy 2007 everyone! Last year was such a good year, I'm not sure how I'm going to top it. This list is a step in the right direction.

1. Poetry Goals
  • Write a poem a week/52 poems
  • Revise and send out manuscript for publication
  • Publish poems in 8 journals/reviews/Web sites
  • Read 12 new poetry books this year, 6 by poets I haven't read before

2. Fitness Goals

  • Drop 8lbs
  • Take up tennis again. (I used to play when I was younger)

3. Learn How to Swim. Okay, this one could be a fitness goal but I think it's important enough to elevate to a separate goal. I can't even open my eyes underwater; I get weirded out just thinking about it.

4. Join a Church. I grew up Catholic but lost touch with the church. Now that I have kids, I hope to give them the structure and community support a good church can provide. But my husband and I have to find a sect that we both like. Doesn't have to be Catholic, just a religion that speaks to us. If we're going to devote hours a week then the priest should be engaging.

5. Save $100 a Month. Tim turns 40 in a few years and I'd like to be able to take him on a trip. I need to start saving now so I have some options.

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Kay Cooke said…
I just love your goals. Hope they are all realised. Here's to a great year ahead, January. And thanks for your companionship and encouragement over 2006.
11:20 PM
Cate said…
I love your goals, too, January. I'm looking forward to watching you etch a check beside each of them. Happy 2007!
5:51 AM
Rethabile said…
Great goals, yes. The swimming one is important, and Tim's present is , too. My favourite is the 52 poems. Slurp!
7:16 AM
January said…
The good part about the 52 poems goal is that I'll write a poem a day in April for National Poetry Month, also known as National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo)!

Happy New Year, Rethabile!
8:18 AM
January said…
CB, the feeling is mutual. Happy 2007!

Cate, does this mean we'll be hearing more from you in the new year? I hope so.
8:19 AM
Emily said…
Great goals...I like how they are specific. May they be achieved in this new year!
8:36 PM
Anonymous said…
how well-rounded these are! and I can't wait for the 52 poems. I know we won't see them all, but can't wait for the peeks we get. And I read ahead to the next post about writing friends--let us in blogland know how we can help!
11:47 PM
Catherine said…
National Poetry Writing Month sounds like a good idea - I might pretend it is "International" and join in (after all people round the world take part in NaNoWriMo). I hope you meet all your goals this year
12:20 AM
Dani In NC said…
I wish you success with this year's goals. My only resolution this year is to not set any goals :-). The minute I set a goal or start making lists, I feel suffocated and sabotage myself so I don't achieve anything.
7:36 PM
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