30 Days of Lists, Part 1

Back in March, I came across a creative writing project that was in progress with a daily list.  Loving lists & looking to spend a little time doing some that would give me a slightly creative outlet.  I started following along with 30 Days of Lists about mid-way through and loved the idea of a daily prompt to focus on something outside of the ordinary.  A mini-journal or daily diary for a quick snapshot of my thoughts and ideas during one particular month in my life.

Since there are 30 topics, I’ll break them up into 2 posts to share a few random facts and tidbits.  Click on any of the links to go to the webpage for that day & see some of the awesome creations by other bloggers.  This was a great writing project for a non-writing and I enjoyed spending a few minutes a day reflecting on the topic.

List 30 To Do &   List 1 A Few Things About Yourself

The group started out on day 1 sharing an intro list & many people took photos of their lists and put them in the group Flickr pool.  There were so many unique and beautiful lists- gorgeous papers, cute drawings, beautiful colors, and lots of fun and funky.  My day 1 list included lots of adjectives and facts about me.

List 2 Things I Am Good At & List 3 I Am Looking Forward To

Day 2 continued the getting-to-know-you theme with things that you are good at & this prompt required some self-reflection.  List 3 was more fun and included lots of good things coming up for me in April.

List 4 Today’s Playlist &  List 5 Weekend Goals

Playlist was a fun prompt as I’ve been really trying hard to expand my iTunes library (even some new favorites in the last few months I could add to that list).  List 5 could also be a typical TO DO list on any day, but I’m so sad that every weekend doesn’t include watching Mad Men.  I can’t wait for the next season!

List 6 Least Favorite Words &  List 7 Blog Goals

I totally skipped on List 6 as why would I want to write any words I didn’t like?   I honestly don’t feel passionate hate towards any words off the top of my head.  I loved how list 7 was a blog focused, and I’m glad to say I’m doing pretty good on most of those goals.  Perhaps I should have added work on my camera focus skills….

List 8 In My Bag & List 9 Favorite Websites/Blogs

I actually have a tiny purse, but still manage to get quite a few things jammed in there.  There are so many favorite websites & I usually have 15+ tabs open in 2-3 browsers any moment I am on a computer.   I do have to give a huge shout-out to Google Reader since it lets me read hundreds of pages and blogs so easily.  If you still don’t use a feed reader, PLEASE PLEASE go check out this post to find out how your life can be easier.

List 10 Wishlist & List 11 Date Night Ideas

It’s cool looking back at my wishlist from a few months ago- I did find some lovely new jewelry & did get into the NY marathon.  Just started invisalgin and ordered several books for our vacation.  I loved the date ideas for List 11 & I’m glad we get to do so many date nights.

List 12 Weekly Rituals &  List 13 DIY’s I Want to Try

My work and travel schedule make any type of real routine impossible week to week, but I do try to keep up with a few things.  So sadly, as much as I love seeing other people’s DIY’s, I’m just not a crafty person.  I have bought a few supplies for some random projects & I did complete the very simple calendar journal, but I really have no desire or time to get hands on.

List 14 Things I Love About & List 15 On My Shopping List

I’m usually not a total Apple lover, but I’d just given H his iPad for his birthday & was just amazed by it.  The whole company is so remarkable and I really can’t think of anything I’d rather have than my iPhone/iMac.  List 15 is a pretty typical shopping list- mostly food or groceries that I get from Kroger or Walmart.

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY: Hubby is in Denver checking out the micro-brews downtown and then the baseball stadium.