2008 Wants and Goals
It’s March already (time flies!), but last week I started thinking more about the list of goals and things in general that I want to accomplish this year. I have a list of 2008 goals taped next to my computer, though it’s not at all graphic and I’m more of a ‘pictures person.’ I want to see what I want; it’s so much more exciting that way! It’s all about visualization!
There’s a lot of intangible things I want (to have and to accomplish) also, but here’s a few of the fun things I’m dreaming of:
An explanation: Bright colored boots that aren’t black or white, Forever 21 LOVE sweater (just tracked one down!), typography bookends, CB2 milk carton vase, Tatty Devine Lolita glasses necklace, A ‘Black & White Graphic Insight’ solo show, Annual birthday party in NYC to be joined by fellow Virgo Gala Darling (!!), some of the madras pieces in the new Built By Wendy collection, a lips phone (I’ve wanted one for years!), white Doc boots and some Fafi for M.A.C. makeup! (that packaging!)
And, some non-visual goals to strive towards:
1. One solo art show outside of Portland
2. Minimum of 10 group art shows
3. Finish graphic design degree
4. Mail out 30 to 50 art press kits to galleries (about 15 sent so far)
5. Launch new clothing line and website with my brother
6. Make 250 new blog posts this year
7. Finish Project Stubby book collaboration + launch!
8. Visit somewhere warm for Christmas with Lee Z!
9. Finish designing new résumé
10. Minimum of two new Nubbytwiglet.com shirt designs
11. Make five new ceramic red crosses
12. Begin new art series
…That’s all I can come up with the moment! The paper version of this list is always a work in progress, though.
What are your big goals for this year?
Are you staying on track so far??
Any tips for doing so?
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What fantastic goals! Also..you MUST get some MAC Fafi. I went crazy and bought a crapload of it and all the dolls!
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Those yellow boots are rad! Also, milk carton vase = yes.
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Ooh, love the Tatty Devine necklace. I’ll have to go by the shop in London next week!
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Birthday party is GO!!!
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Oh crap, dudes. Birthday goodness? looks like I’m going to NYC in September.
& Stubby will happen! Also, I think I’ll be in Portland for Stumptown comics fest coming up….maybe.
I’ll e-mail you.
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I have a huge list of things I want to achieve, though not necessarily all in 2008. A few on mine:
* Finish graphic design degree (November 2008)
* Find part time design work/internship
* Visit all states of Australia
* Make up 10 of my own recipes
* Buy macbook pro !
Its so satisfying to cross things off lists!
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i was thinking about goals today too!!! i think i will also posts tangible and dream items- should i also go to new york in september??? hehehehe. (party) you know i always encounter virgos in my life? are cancer/virgo connections good? xo
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Marie: I’m trying to hold out, but you’re helping to sway me to the dark side!
Melisser: Ooh! You lucky girl!!!
Gala: HELL YES! Sooo excited!
Star: Cool! Come join the debauchery!
Lisa: Nice list; you’re a great designer. It’s so nice to be almost finished!
K: The more, the merrier! I want to go to Central Park and do a photo shoot on the old carousel!
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I set myself a load of goals in the New Year, including saving money, living ethically and getting a new job. All of those have one okay, but I’m not so hot on eating healthily. I love chocolate far too much! That Fafi for MAC range looks interesting! I’ll have to invest in some when I go to NYC in April (I live in London).
Actually, do you have any tips on kooky places to shop in NYC?! x
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Ooh yes, definitely buy some Fafi for M.A.C, I have three items from the collection and they’re already my favourites!
My goals for this year include:
* Graduate with a degree in Publishing with English
* Move to London and get a job in publishing
* Buy a domain and start an interesting blog that people want to read
* Read more – I have a huge pile of books I need to get through!
* Try and get into copywriting
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Hey dear,
As the end of my program draws near, I’ve been thinking lots about goals of late. My goals for this year include:
* Graduate with my Masters and pass the NYC Bar Exam
* Charm an entertainment law firm or arts organisation into employing me so I can stay in NYC
* Put the wheels in motion for my collaboration with a good friend of mine on our business idea
* Discover at least one ‘hidden talent’ per month – be it someone in music, art, film, etc
* Start my art-business inspiration & collaboration salons
* Learn to take more (calculated) risks…
* Meet Vivienne Westwood – ha!
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Aimee Marie: Eating healthy for me is the hardest also! Chocolate, sweets in general…
For NYC shopping, what types of things are you into? Depending on what you like, I may have a few ideas!
Vicki: You sound super ambitious! That’s a good thing!
Eliza: I so badly want you to stay in NYC! It would be nice if everything works out so you can stay put and come to Gala’s and my birthday party there in September!
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