2012 Thoughtful Choices

Here we are, a new year!  By all accounts, I am blessed.   But this is the year I start filling in the blanks.  Life happens in the build up of minor, thoughtless choices until you find yourself living but not thriving.  This blog is to track my path to a life that feels more authentic to me.

While there are times that I would love to just sell the house in Brooklyn and start over in one big brash step, I am going to try to avoid the inevitable: now what? of that choice.

Basic goals for this year:

• Eat more plant-based meals.  
• Start composting.
• Choose local options whenever possible.
• Learn the art of canning (to extend the life of those local options)
• Continue upcycling, recycling, reducing waste. 
• Start web-based business selling ethnic foods.
• More creative projects with my son.
• Learn how to care for a fish tank (son's idea)
• Increase yoga practice

My goal with this blog is to brag (even if it is just to myself) about the choices I make.   I hope to review this on New Year's day 2013 and be amazed by the small but crucial changes my family has made.