gimme 20 (for '11)

I've said in the past I wouldn't make New Year's resolutions. And honestly, I can't even keep that promise.

So instead, I'm going to be like Santa. Keeping a list. And throughout the year, I'll check it. Maybe even twice.

Here's the first 10 of my 20 things I want to accomplish in 2011. I'll post another 10 next week.

1. Drop 4. Not pounds. But points off the BMI table. Yes, that awful chart claims I'm obese. The bathroom scale seems to agree. Just 4 points still leaves me "overweight" on the index. But something's better than nothing, right?
2. Run another half marathon. There I said it. Don't know when. Don't know where. Just know I. Will. Do. It.
3. Answer your questions on the Disney Moms Panel. Yes, shameless plug, but I love Disney. And I love planning Disney vacations, even if the getaways aren't my own!
4. Sleep. Yes, I have a horrible habit of waking before 6 a.m. even on weekends. But when my body and mind will allow me to visit with Mr. Sandman, I will oblige.
5. Get schooled. Seriously, I want to take a class. A writing class. A cooking class. Or Wine 101. Anything to stimulate this pretty lil head of mine.
6. Check in at church. Yes, I tweet from the pews. And Twitpic about the shepherd by the manger who has a lot of swagger. But I really want to rediscover the Church. Not just its message, but the people of my congregation.
7. Blog once a week. Nuff said.
8. De-friend Joe. As in cup of joe. I need to pare down my expenses, so my tall Skinny vanilla lattes are being banished.
   
9. Volunteer. I haven't chosen an organization yet. But I would like Amara and I to give our time to a local charity at least once a month. Any suggestions?
   
10. See blood. Before my surgery, I was a frequent flyer at the local Red Cross. Then because of my anemic state, I needed a transfusion, which prohibited me from donating blood for several months. I was sidelined. But once I was allowed back in play, I still sat out. Why? Who knows. That changes now.
    

See, no resolutions. Just a plan of action.

I'm up for the challenge.

Are you? How are you planning to make the most of 2011?