2012

My tumblr is going to be changing directions in 2012.  I call it my experiment in passionate living. 

I’ve noticed since graduating from Smith in 2007, that my life has lacked a certain luster I used to really admire about myself.  I felt that I had a lust for life, a passionate understanding of who I was, and so much more.  As such I am attempting to recreate myself in 2012.  Focus on what I consider to be passionate living, finding balance in the things that drive me. 

I plan on manifesting it as such: 

Reading a book a week.  52 books in 52 weeks.

Baking bread, and a lot of it:  52 loaves in 52 weeks

Planning a locally sourced, handmade wedding that is scheduled for September 15th, 2012

Home brewing 6 beers over the course of 2012

Eating a local meal each day:  365 local meals

Learn a new skill each month:  12 new skills

Apply to 5 PhD Programs

Write 1 academic paper to be published

So what you will likely ask. The “so what” is that it is time.  I am ready.  I am hoping to gain perspective, build new habits, focus on being at home, eating local, producing my own food and spending quality time with myself.  

I will be documenting my journey here.  I hope you’ll join me. 

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