- to continue to build a happy life
- to persevere with the process until we have a child
- to be challenged and impactful at work
- to find the daily discipline to keep my world in order so I can do things that make me happy
- to feel comfortable with my body
- to have the energy to do all that I want to do
- to have the money to do all that I want to do
- to love Adam the way he needs to be loved
- to be a friend that brings out the best in people
- to find the tiny moments of pure joy in the world
The List tool gives you a place to keep any list that's important for your happiness: to-do lists, your-favorite-things lists, things-to-do-before-you-die lists, wish lists. Lists serve many functions: they can boost your efficiency, or serve as a kind of journal, or memorialize your aspirations.
If you make your Lists public, you can inspire other people, as well.
LISTS I want...
LISTS Spokes of My Wheel - not in order of priority
- LOVE
- FAMILY
- PURPOSE
- LIVELIHOOD
- FRIENDS
- FUN
- HEALTH
- SPIRITUALITY
LISTS To Do- 2/4/12
- finish homework
LISTS Resolution Ideas
- Learn to Speak Italian!!
- Walk in the Komen 3 Day
- Find the perfect song for every emotion I feel!
- Take a picture everyday for a month
- Scrapbook a little everyday for a month
- Read Mere Christianity
LISTS List of Little Big Things
- The quiet time in the morning, before anyone else is awake. Even doing dishes then is a quiet pleasure. The fireplace on, the scent of coffee brewing, knowing it will be quiet for at least an hour. In this hour, I belong to nobody but myself. It's a littl
- It's the comfort of deeply good meals, made from whole, local living foods. It's the chopping of vegetables, the simmering of soups, the rich sweetness of homemade custards or ice cream. It's the abundance of all this. It's a little tihng. But big.
- It's getting a whiff of my husband's unique scent: soap and laundry detergent and something that is just HIM. It's catching this whiff of comfort and love during a hug in the middle of the kitchen. It's a little thing. But big.
- It's hearing my 21-year-old son's laughter booming in his room. He has high-functioning autism, and neurologic illness from severe Lyme Disease. Some days he is too ill to get out of bed. Some days, I hear him laughing, and my heart leaps in gratitude for
- It's the deep pleasure of knowing that I have a circle of friends, the kind of friends who bring casseroles when you are ill. The kind of friends who would drop everything to help if need be. The kind of friends who laugh with you, rejoice with you, mourn
- It's being passionately interested in lots of things. Lately it's herbal medicine. It's getting the notice from the library that the book on ethnobotany you requested is ready for pickup. It's a little thing. But big.
- It's hearing your younger son, 20, who has had trials of his own, tell you that he is happy in college and is looking forward to his next classes. It's a little thing. But big.
- It's having your beloved cat jump up onto you on the couch during TV time, stroking her, and hearing her purr. It's a little thing. But big.
- It's looking around at your home and loving how it looks, how it feels. It's a little thing. But big.
LISTS What They Think of Me
- "You bring happiness into every room."
- "Love to hear about your escapades."
- "You have such a big heart! And I love reading your FB posts."
- "Great attitude!"
- "Shake -n- Bake!"
- "You Rock! You're so creative & fun! Love your cupcakes!"
- "Love, Love, Love the little doll award & red stilettos - super awesome!"
- "Such a great spirit! So positive and encouraging!"
- "You are absolutely fabulous - and will succeed in everything you do <3"
- "Great enthusiasm - positive & energetic!"
- "Creative, fun, and awesome!"
- "Love you & your enthusiasm for everything. You are going far."
- "Fabulous! What else can I say, everything you do is wonderful. You are a future leader."
- "I love you and couldn't do what I do without you! You're fantastic and I'm so excited to watch you 'grow'."
- "You rock!"
LISTS De-Allergizing the Bedroom
- Wash all sheets/blankets/shams
- Dust all furniture
- Clean fan blades
- Vacuum
- Make Bed
- Use New Air Purifier
LISTS Lyrics to Live By
- "There's beauty in the struggle"
LISTS one week until my exam.
- study.
- study.
- study.
- study.
LISTS New Year
- Finish all my knitting and crochet projects (first one from 1993)
- get back to gym
- read
- sell extra Nook
- clean closet
- play Just dance
- spend a day with John
- see Mary K and Camille
- call Kathie and Jeanne 1/week
- committ to relationship with Sherry

