Through My Lens

Another year!  I won’t even begin to get into the whole is-it-a-new-decade-or-not argument?  Does it really matter?  Anyway, here it is January 1st and a whole new, shiny blank calendar for us to fill with wonderful things.

I suppose first up would be New Year’s Resolutions.  I’m not big on the whole resolution thing, but I do use this time of year to sit back and review my life and spend some time thinking about the things I want to change and to accomplish this year.  Obviously, first up on this year’s list is to sell my house and get moved to Colorado.  Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot I can do about that, so we’ll set it aside and move on.

While I wait to move, I’ve been reviewing my photography businesses (yes, there are two–the art and the portraiture are considered separate).  I’ve decided they both need some sprucing up and some new offerings, as well as a new look.  So, that’s first on my New Year’s list.  Keep an eye on the blog and the websites.  They’ll be sporting a fresh look for 2010 shortly.  I’ve already started on them, but have a ways to go.  If there’s a product we haven’t offered that you are interested in, let me know and I’ll see if we can add it to the catalog this year.

I’ll also be paying for attention to my blog.  My goal here is to blog on a more regular basis–at least a couple of times a week.  I find that blogging really helps get my creative juices going and keeps me on my toes.

And, of course, what New Year’s list wouldn’t be complete without at least one goal related to health?  Like everyone else, I need to get more fit this year.  I don’t believe in dieting and don’t think I really need to, but I certainly can eat healthier and work out more.  I was working out regularly for a while and then life got in the way.  In the meantime, I aggravated an old back injury, so that’s been a good reminder that I really need to exercise more and get my back under control again.  After all, when I get to Colorado, I plan to take up cross-country skiing and I really need to be in great shape to do that.

And, lest you think my goals this year are all about work, rest assured they are not.  After all, all work and no play makes Marie a very dull girl (no snide remarks from the fan club, please).

I plan to have lots of fun this year.  I plan to spend at least one weekend each month out exploring new places with my family, my friends and my camera and creating more beautiful art like the images here.

I also plan to spend more time in the kitchen this year.  I have rediscovered my joy in the kitchen this year and am having a great time experimenting with new recipes, both from my extensive cookbook collection and from recipes that I’ve created myself.  I definitely plan to do some food photography and some blogging from the kitchen as well.

So, tell me, what do plan to accomplish this year (or not)?