Things I’d Like 2011 To Include

Well, here I am, back at my personal blog’s drawing board.

I’m not planning an overhaul or anything here, nor am I making any sweeping claims to keep this updated more consistently (isn’t its inconsistency part of its charm, anyway?). I’m just looking to put a little bit of what doesn’t fall into the reporting/food/fashion writing parts of my life out here on the interwebs.

Recently, I’ve gotten a little itch to start keeping track of what’s buzzing in my brain somewhere other than my wonderful orange leather, thick-papered journal. It might be that I’m officially in Real World territory: I’m graduating in a little under five months, and that’s something that’s exhilarating, mind-blowing and scary depending on the day. Or it may be that my lists need a home other than my agenda. In either case, here’s my round-up of things I’d like to come into my life in 2011. Resolutions are silly, and I make enough of them on a daily basis, but here’s some stuff, big or small, that I’m hoping will find a place in this big year.

1. Killer high heels: I’m a flats-and-boots-girl at heart, because to me, there’s nothing as sexy as someone who looks comfortable, but really, I’d like to find a pair of shoes that screams GIRL POWER with a four-inch heel that I can actually walk in. Ah, the quest.
2. A Big Adventure: some girlfriends of mine and I have been tossing around the idea of documenting a dreamy month-long trek through Southeast Asia, but really, even a road trip or a spontaneous weekend getaway or two will cut it. As per the title of this blog, you can probably guess that I’m a traveller.
3. Healthy, delicious, local, sustainable food — including, but not limited to: more natural cereals (this is the year I’m going to eat steal-cut oats for breakfast, I can feel it) and a mini-herb garden on my kitchen table. Less red meat (if I can get over my steak addiction), less processed food and sugar. You know, taking care of my body ’cause it takes care of me.
4. Yoga: I’ve already got a committed, wonderful yoga buddy (Hannah, that’s you) — I just need to put it back into my weekly schedule.
5. Dance: This is already jam-packed into my life, thankfully, but I really want to savor it and take advantage of all the dance opportunities I’ve gotten in college. I’m really going to miss my dance family, but I want to focus on enjoying it while I can.
6. A sense of calm:  Abstract, yes, but as someone with a minor case of perfectionism and a tendency to jam-pack my schedule, I really want some breathing room for myself, at least internally. I’m always after the ability to shake off my type-A inclinations, and with all the big sea changes coming my way, I’m hoping I’ll be able to stay centered and take it all in stride.
7. Being in the moment: This year is the year I’m going to start ignoring my phone and my other life obligations when I’m in the midst of something, be it reading a magazine or hanging out at Sweetwater, Emerson’s go-to drown-the-sorrows-of-the-school-day tavern and bar. I want to pay attention to life, one thing at a time (I’ve never been a good multitasker, anyway).
8. My beautiful friends and family: They’re always a huge part of my existence (and keeping in touch with them totally fuels my text-messaging addiction) but I’ve met so many amazing people in the past few months that I just want to keep ‘em around — and keep meeting new people and connecting with them.

What are you guys hoping for in the New Year?

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