Reflecting back on 2008 and Planning for 2009

It's time to look back to my goals for 2008 and see what I accomplished and what I missed the mark on.

Goals I hoped to achieve in 2008:

1. Complete installing files and programs on my computer (hard drive crashed) Completed this

2. Organize closets and cabinets and purge items (or maybe a yard sale in spring). Had a yard sale, but didn't organize all closets and cabinets.

3. Organize my yarn stash better and continue to update Ravelry. Did a good job keeping Ravelry updated and did check out my yarn stash, but didn't really organize it.

4. Update my blog at least once a week. I didn't always post once a week, but I did post a total of 55 times, so I did make up for the weeks I didn't post.

5. Do some stashbusting - I really need to stop buying and use up my stash. But, I know I will be tempted and will allow it occasionally. Let's just say this didn't work.

6. Knit 24 comfortghan squares for my Yahoo Dishcloth group. Completed

7. Knit 12 socks (one for each month) if not more. I knit 21 pairs of socks this year.

8. Knit a patterned sock - I knit three patterned socks.

9. Knit a Christmas stocking or two - I couldn't find a pattern I liked

10. Knit the Ice Queen pattern on knitty.com - Nope, didn't happen.

11. Attempt two color mittens (Icelandic type) and a fingerless glove with cover. - Nope

12. Finish some UFO's - tried but did not complete

13. Read 65 books - I made this goal.

What I knit in 2008

24 Comfortghan squares

2 10x10 afghan squares

2 Caliormetry hats

34 Dishcloth/Washcloths

21 Pairs of Socks

1 Dog Leash

1 Phone Cozy (that I lost and now have to knit another one)

2 Preemie Hats

2 Ribbed Hats

UFO's

Mystery Stole

Berocco snowflake

Two pairs of socks

Sock that Rock scarf

Inside Outside scarf

Silky Tie Wrap

Shrug

Sweater

Candle flame shawl

Pair of fetching gloves

Ripple Afghan

Prayer Shawl

Habu scarf

Stuffed mittens

What I did do this year that was not on my list was: I worked more part-time hours than I had planned, discovered Shelfari and started entering all my books, lost some weight (approximately 25 pounds), learned how to knit 2 socks on 2 needles, and knit hats, which I have never done before. Plus, I think I did relax more this year and that is a good thing.

Goals for 2009

1. Organize closets and cabinets - have another yarn sale to purge items

2. Update blog at least once a week.

3. Definately do some stashbusting and buy less (much less) new yarn.

4. Knit 12 pairs of socks.

5. Knit a Christmas stocking

6. Finish some UFO's

7. Knit a Clapotis

8. Knit the Central Park Hoodie

9. Finish updating Shelfari with the books I have read and the books on my bookshelf that have not been read.

10. Lose weight and exercise.

11. Read 65 books

12. Do some charity knitting

This is a little smaller list than last year, so let's hope I can accomplish more.