It’s that time of year when we reflect on the past year, and start thinking about the future.
There were some good things that occurred through 2021. There were some bad things, too…
Books were read, movies were watched and reviewed, and recipes were tried.
MM and I starting taking trips again, to well known locations, and friends were once again seen.
Some goals were accomplished, some goals were half done, and some didn’t even get off of the ground.
Friendships were strengthened. Other relationships went quiet for a bit – though they still exist, and will be strengthened again.
Devastatingly, MM and I lost very close family members near the beginning of the year, and have been grieving throughout the year. We were able to see family once again, a couple times through the year. Safely, of course.
So – what can be expected for 2022?
Silly question! I have no idea. But I do know what I can intend to do. I’m not a fan of calling these intentions “resolutions,” so I tend to call them goals. I don’t know why I’ve decided that, but it’s been my method for the past number of years. And so, from a high level:
Hobbies
- Read 50 books (25 by authors I haven’t read before)
- Complete 4 sewing projects
- Try 10 new recipes
- Create 2 new Scrapbooks
- Post 4 SideNotes blogs per month
Outside of hobbies, I also have goals for my house, my social connections, and my own self-care, and I’ll be keeping track of those outside of this website. 🙂
I’m really looking forward to all of my goals – they’re ones that I’m excited about! Some of them are stretch goals: that number of books, that number of sewing projects when I wasn’t down with my sewing machine much this past year. Regardless, I’m excited to push myself to do these things!
As for what I can’t control, I know that MM and I are in this together, and will face anything 2022 sends our way!
How about you? What are your goals, intentions, or resolutions for this 2022 year?
