My Happiness Project

Like I said in my last post... I feel like I've been on autopilot since I moved to Indiana.  I want that to change now.

I stole a resolution from my friend Joe this year.  He attempts to read 25 books per year.  Now to some... like my best friend Kimmie Jo... 25 books can be read in a month or two easily... but for me... the girl who works in a library but only read one book last year and thought she was doing great...25 books is a daunting task.  Over Christmas I found an author I love through audio book.  On my 4 hour... or 5 hour when the weather is bad... drive to my hometown I like to listen to audio books.  Joe says audio books don't count but it keeps me awake and alert when driving such distances.

BOOK 1 - Sloane Crosley: How did you get this number

 Awesome book... love her... great essays that kept me interested through all 288 pages.

BOOK 2 - Gretchen Ruben: The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

 Another great read... and the inspiration to get me out of my autopilot funk!  The author of this book spent a year working toward resolutions that would improve her overall happiness... and though I'm not on as strict of a deadline as she was... I'm going to make resolutions that I will strive for and force myself out of my cozy little comfort zone that seems to be holding me hostage.

Title of my project: Grownup adventures... in a baby car.

My resolutions:

Find Janell.
Don't let fear keep me from doing things... especially the things I love.
Be a grownup about money.
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What I hope to achieve:

Become a runner
Always try to feel pretty
Eat as if Dean were watching
Plan a grownup wardrobe
Wear heals once a week
Read 25 books in 2011
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Stop being afraid of the laundry mat

Spend less time in bed... more time @ desk
Be tidy
Get rid of things no longer needed
Get internet
Go to the Dr

Move to Korea
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College debt plan
Buy new camera equipment

Plan for Phillip (baby car) while in Korea
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Blog 3x a week 

Carry camera everywhere

Become expert in Photoshop 5
Become expert in Lightroom 3
Be an intern

Blog @ wordpress - upgrade to new website + prophoto

Things to remember:

I am VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY blessed.
Don't get discouraged.
8 hours of sleep = not mean Janell
Good food + regular schedule = not mean Janell
One day at a time.
If I'm willing to put in the work... God will make amazing thing happen.