365 Days of Bliss – You Say it’s your Birthday?
It’s my birthday too! Another year older, another year closer to the grave…happy birthday to me! LOL. Every year on my birthday, I think about where I want to be on my NEXT birthday…all the things I want to accomplish, all the plans I have for the coming year. They’re starting to go fast now with three boys, blink and I’ll be another year older it seems. So this week, I sat down and wrote out a bucket list of things I’d like to accomplish and work on this year, personally. There are things that are tangible (i.e. lose the rest of the baby weight) and some that are a little more slippery (i.e. spend less frivolously) but it’s a place to start.
Here’s a layout I made about it using a Janet template, Darcy font and a couple La kits..for full credits, click through to the gallery 🙂
What about you, do you make bucket lists or plans for your birthdays? If you did, what are some of the things you’d like to accomplish in the next year? Leave a comment below and I’ll give one lucky reader a birthday present!!
OH and if you want to give ME a present for my birthday, today’s the LAST day to vote for Finn in the Gerber baby contest..we’re trying to win him a $50,000 college scholarship! It only takes a couple clicks and it’s FREE!! (U.S. residency and Facebook account required) Just click on his photo below 🙂 Thank you!!!
kelseyll said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:10 am
Happy Birthday Traci! Your layout is just gorgeous…I love the pink/black combo! My birthday is also coming up fast (in a week) and although this isn’t something I have any control over I want our family to be selected by a birth mom SOON!! =( We’ve been waiting 4 years now! I voted for your sweet baby…what a cutie!! Hope you win!!! =)
Jacinda said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:12 am
I have a few goals for the year, but nothing big like your list. My birthday is usually a non-event. I say I don’t want any fuss, and that’s usually what I get. It’s not till nothing happens that I realise I DID actually want at least a LITTLE fuss. LOL.
Amanda P (apphotos) said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:14 am
Happy Birthday to you!!!
I don’t usually write them down, but I have a running list in my head of things I’d like to accomplish by next June (which happens to be my birthday month). Lose at least 75 lbs, be more social, focus on photography biz & actually turn a profit/get an office space outside the house, make a few new craft projects, do more. I’m done just “being” time to start “Living”
Liz (carriesmom) said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:21 am
I, too, don’t make a specific list, but I always try to make the next year better than the one before. I am thinking of doing a specific list for this upcoming year. I am not getting any younger and it is time to start doing the things I want.
origami said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:30 am
I’d like to get more organized and do some serious decluttering. Although it seems the more I declutter and organize, the more stuff seems to show up in its place! What’s up with that?
nancy79 said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:56 am
Happy Birthday! I did make a list for the first time this year and i did manage to get some things done already. Some things on it are lose some weight, make more scraps about me and make photography books about the kids.
Michelle D. said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:57 am
This is a great idea! Usually I make goals in January. I like doing this for your birthday too! I would like to lose ten more pounds and I would want to get more involved in the digital scrapbooking community to help me get more layouts done!! Thanks for the fun chance to win!
Jessica (pimaprincess84) said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 2:49 am
I definitely want to do a bucket list for my birthday this year. I will be 27 in two weeks. I am still trying to figure out what I want to put on it. I definitely want to work toward getting rid of any unnecessary debt, and figuring out a budget. Also I want to work toward a certain number of layouts or some other digi related goals.
Roanna said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 3:51 am
I LOVE #22! 😀 Hehe Happy Birthday, Sissy!
Adrianka [helenvader] said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 4:28 am
I actually don’t do lists. I have a vague idea of what I want / need to do, but I don’t give myself deadlines or such and never put things on paper unless it’s a grocery list. 🙂 But I love your LO! 🙂
JenM said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 4:50 am
Happy birthday!! Birthdays for me are usually tax return day (or there abouts) – and yet, I’ve never done much on my bday (I’m thinking I should remedy that, lol). At this point in my life, I don’t really have much on my life list other than making it from one day to the next 🙂 So far – so good! lol … And I hope you win the contest! I pimped you on Facebook as often as I could remember! I hope it helped! Thank you for the chance – and I hope your bday was awesome!! 🙂
eggshell1976 said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 6:40 am
I have a big phobia about gettig old, so my Birthday’s tend to be a miserable event, with me brooding.
Amanda said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 7:21 am
My main goal every year is working even harder than the year before at being the best mom I can. 🙂
KateC said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 8:36 am
Tomorrow’s my birthday, so I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot, too. I have quite a bit I want to accomplish in the next year…financial stuff, scrapping stuff, life stuff. Your LO is great, btw!
jengerbread88 said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 8:55 am
Happy Birthday!!!
In the next year, I’m hoping to get the hang of this mom thing, get more involved with a church, and save some money so I can eventually buy my own place!
I’ve been voting like crazy for adorable Mr. Finn!
Lynnette said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 9:15 am
My birthdays tend to me non-events and I’m usually just glad when the day is over. I know, I’m a downer, but birthdays aren’t my thing.
stacy said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 9:23 am
Happy birthday 🙂 We don’t do too much for adult birthdays at our house…a dinner out and sometimes a gift if finances allow (lol usually they don’t). I don’t tend to do bucket lists or new years resolution type things…if I do it’s for a layout challenge and as soon as I’m done, they are out of my head. Sad, but true.
Oh, and I’ve been trying to remember to vote for Finn every day…good luck in the contest!
Leah {paperboutique} said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 9:46 am
Happy Happy Birthday my friend! I love your photo and your list. Birthdays are the same for me, kind of like my own personal “New Year”. I love to celebrate birthdays because it means celebrating a person, a life. For me, I’ve got a mental list of the things I’d like to accomplish before my next bday (better hurry up I’ve got 2.5 more months!). lol Traci, I hope you have a wonderful day full of the things that make you happy!
Mari said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 10:09 am
Happy Birthday! I made a 30 for my 30s list. Give me a whole decade. I have knocked a few off the list already a year in.
Kenzi said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 10:16 am
Happy Birthday! I always have the same goals. Lose weight, get organized, scrap more ( that should be easy right?!). Maybe this year I’ll actually accomplish these goals so I can make new ones lol
Glory said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 10:30 am
Happy birthday! Wish all your dreams come true!
I didn’t made list for every year. But I always try to be a better person in every way every time I get older 🙂
Thanks a lot for the chance to win.
Have an amazing day! <3
HeatherM said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 10:56 am
I don’t think much about bucket lists.. or my birthday. It’s usually uneventful, maybe we go out to dinner. But it is something to think about. There are a lot of things I would like to do. So it would be nice to sit down and write them down. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sara said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 11:56 am
Happy Birthday!!! I dont’ have a birthday list so much as a regular bucket list, but I’d like to learn to use my camera better, get an external flash and move before I turn 36 🙂
Kate said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Happy Birthday!! You know what’s wrong with those birthday bucket lists? Every year you have to add *more* things to get accomplished. I’m turning 43 next year. Yikes!! A couple of things on my list are to print out all my completed digi layouts and finish decluttering my craft room 🙂
alisa said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 12:13 pm
happpppy birthday!
Marla said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Happy Birthday! 🙂
Denise said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Happy Birthday Traci! I love this idea! I turn 40 in 16 days and you have inspired me to start working on my own bucket list. 🙂
Heather (isaacsmom) said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Happy Birthday Traci! I haven’t ever made a bucket list for my birthday…but my big day is coming up in August and I just may have to do this! I love your layout — such a great idea!
RKSP said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Happy birthday! I don’t have a specific list for birthdays, but I always want to aim for better work-life balance!
Holly Ann said...
on July 31st, 2011 at 8:33 pm
No bucket list and no big plans for my birthday this year. I know kinda boring. But with my birthday being 2 days after Christmas it’s never really that exciting. lol
Kate Lewis said...
on August 1st, 2011 at 12:11 am
Hope you had a fabulous day!!! Never made a bucket list for birthdays!!
Happy Now said...
on August 1st, 2011 at 9:03 am
My Birthday is a few short days… Thinking this might be a good project for me too! Love your layout!
And Happy Birthday!!!
Elizabeth (mummytothree) said...
on August 1st, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Aww Happy Birthday Traci!!! I don’t have a bucket list but I think you have inspired me to make one before my next birthday!!!
Natalie said...
on August 1st, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Happy Birthday! I love your list and your layout to document it!
Kassy said...
on August 2nd, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I would really love to learn my Adobe programs better. ie. Illustrator, Dreamweaver…. I never seem to make the time for them. On a personal note, I really want to spend more time PLAYING with my boys. Crawling on the floor kind of fun. 😉