Looking Back...

My Dr. said it'd be good for me if I wrote out some goals and looked at old ones, so I've decided to do so. ;)
(Actually, I haven't seen the "real doctor" since I was a baby... but that's not the point)

I know I haven't posted in a long time, but I'm not too sorry about it since I've saved myself and you all a lot of trouble. ;) Just kidding again...

But --I have decided to once more--post.

Here's looking back at my previous "goals"...


I. To sanctify. That will always be a goal.
I do believe I've sanctified in some areas this past year, but obviously I'm far from being finished.

II. To excel in sewing, various musical things, and other handy things I can use in my later life.
In the area of sewing, I finished a skirt I believe, sewed/mended a few random items, and made most of my friends sewed gifts for Christmas. :)
Concerning music, I just took up violin a few weeks ago, and I hope that speeds along. I'm enjoying it so far. ;)

III. To memorize a lot more of the Bible.
Last summer we had Bible Bee, so I got a bit memorized for that. Lately I've been working on Psalm 42... I definitely have not been as diligent as I should be, and I really need to set aside more time for memorization.

IV. I know there won't be much political stuff going on this year, but supporting the good candidates at least.
There really wasn't a lot going on politically. We didn't go to any big things that I can remember concerning politics... Hm. Maybe next year there'll be more.

V. Maybe learn more of a language... I've always thought it would be neat to learn Dutch or Hebrew or Spanish or Sign Language (which would be easiest probably) or pretty much ANY other language. But I only know a few words of a few languages.
This goal-- *clears throat* --didn't go anywhere. :) I didn't learn anything more then a couple words in any language... But I'm not too disappointed over this I guess. Learning a different language wasn't set high on my list...

VI. Who knows... Become the best gun shooter in IA? That'd be kind of fun.. VERY doubtful. :)
*laugh* Well, I knew I wouldn't become the best shot. ;) I did have a few chances to practice more, which was enjoyable for the most part...

VII. Crucify the flesh.
Not as much as I should have I'm afraid...

VIII. Finish 9th grade. I'm running out of things I can think of at the moment. I'm obviously going to finish 9th grade unless something drastic happens.
And, I am now in the middle of 10th grade... This goal was easily finished. ;)

IX. To read a LOT more of non-fiction, history, and good books. Learn a ton. And not forget it.
I'm not a very big reader... I did start a few books, and I've read more then some of the previous years, but not a vast amount.


X. Learn to be humble. Pride is the root of a lot of sins. But this is kind of the same catagory as 1 and 7.
It's sometimes hard to tell what's false humility, and what's real... You can pretend to be humble without actually doing so... I don't know where I've gotten exactly on this, but I hope to keep improving...


Alrighty, that covers last year... I'll post a few "goals" that I have for this year, though--yeah. I'll go retrieve them from my room...

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2010

Regarding Music:
Piano:
-Do quite a few preludes and communions, 1-2 a month
-For fun: Compose a few more songs, etc.
Violin:
-Be through Book 1 by July 1st
Voice:
-Take part in some type of thing. I know, that's pretty vague... I'd like to do more though.
All:
-Go to the Nursing Home 6 times; do a program each time, including all three of the above.

Regarding Sewing and the like:
-Sew 2 articles of clothing on the machine. (For some, this might be more normal/usual... I don't sew as much as a lot of you I'm sure.)
-Finish a cross-stitch. (This is something I have never done... apart from one really, really small thing.)
-Knit the patterned scarf.

Regarding Writing:
-Put together some old writings into one place... Kind of have it more organized. (Type A?) ;)
-Write 1-2 books.
-For fun: Write a few songs and poems.

And so far that's all I have. Mostly regarding "fun" stuff. Hobbies and the like.

Anyways. That's it I guess... I was thinking earlier this month of stopping the blog altogether since I never really post on it... But I decided I'd stick with it. Don't expect tons of posts though. :) It's a good way to stay in touch with a few people though I'd say...

*stops rambling*