Lists

I like lists.

I have a To-Do list. Grocery list. Menu list. Target list. Books I need to read list. Gift idea list. Free things to do list. Restaurant idea list.

I could go on and on. In fact my husband once told me "I think (the gospel writer) Luke liked lists." "Why?" I asked, "there aren't a lot of lists in the book of Luke." "No, but my wife likes Luke and my wife likes lists, so I think Luke liked lists too."

Anyway.

I have been thinking a lot about lists. It's New Year's and that's what people do. And because of my 101 Things in 1001 Days list. I have never been one to promise myself the moon with a New Year's resolution; however, I have been very motivated by my 101 Things in 1001 Days list. I like to complete items and I like to add notes showing my progress on continuing goals and I like to cross things off. So I have updated my list in honor of the New Year and as a way to give me some fresh motivation.

What about you? Do you have a resolution? What are you going to about it this year?

Comments

Shauna said…
WooHoo! Me too friend!!
January 1, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Anonymous said…
My resolution is to gather with friends more often. Sadly, months will go by without hanging out with 'people I prefer'...my PIPs. I get sucked into the black hole of family gatherings and I fail to remember I have friends too.
-Jen
January 2, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Stephanie said…
Tyler's comment about Luke was awesome...and made me smile. :)

P.S. I'm a big list-maker too. I keep a notebook with me at all times. In fact, there's one sitting next to me right now.

stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
January 5, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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