"A Bit at a Time"..........Ok, folks. I'm ready to start listing my goals for September. I have the cover to my Journal done. It took me quite some time to do it though. I was so stuck on using the "From Here to There" saying that I couldn't look past it. I wasn't happy with the way the lettering turned out. And had a hard time positioning it. I reminded myself the "fine line between creating and procrastination" warning and really made just made myself complete it. But in the end, I remembered I got this cool vintage skeleton key from Kim Hesson at the Blog-Her party and after that everything seemed to fall into place.
If you are so inclined to follow along, feel free to use the saying. I think it fits perfectly for me anyway. One bit at a time....NOT "I need to accomplish everything by the end of the day" .....no, it's ONE Bit at a Time.....little by little.....
Here is the inside cover and the first page for my goals. If I were to do it over again, I would have done this page with my overall goals for the next few months. And, then, started the next page with September. Ack...regrets already and I'm not even past the first page. The other important step for me is to simplify my list and make it realistic. Instead of writing 56 different things to do that automatically set me up for failure, I will write no more than 3-4 things so I know I accomplish them.
Again, I'm really, really making an effort to keep it simple design wise. Achieving the goal is the most important part of this journal.....not the design.
Here is the "Week 1" page. I'm going to put the actual date in there. I went to use my date stamp and discovered it only went up to 2007...nice. So I have to go out and get a new stamp. Yes. I know. I could write it in...but I want the stamp.
I thought this was appropriate....Just Get It DONE!!!!!!
Ok....so there you go. We are now ready for the first week of September and our goal list. If you are following along, please send me your link to your blog and I will post it on Friday so everyone can share.......
Now I'm off to Paper Tales to see their new goodies and to the Bead & Gem Show that is just down the street from me.....Talk to you soon!
I think it looks great Karin! I love the colors - you always use such a soothing color palette. The scallops are a really nice touch.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | August 22, 2008 at 01:22 PM
This is a great idea! I know exactly what you mean by making realistic goals. I wrote out daily To-Do lists for myself this summer and on Monday I started with 8 things to accomplish and it got worse from there. Needless to say, I got a bit overwhelmed. I will try and heed your words...a bit at a time!
Posted by: Donna | August 22, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Beautiful as always! Love the colors !!
So jealous that you get to go to PAPERTALES, I have become the online queen since getting here to japan ...so not the same as shopping !
Posted by: MonicaA | August 22, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Your journal is very nice. I have a goal I wrote two days ago, try to be in bed by 11:30. I need to stop working 24/7 and sleep more.
Hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | August 22, 2008 at 05:03 PM
Love your journal! The colors are great. Hope you have fun shopping! Wish I could come along with you!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | August 22, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I've been wanting to start a journal for soooo long...but I'm so stuck on what to say! I think I might just start with quotes!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | August 22, 2008 at 06:40 PM
That is so pretty kari! come by I have my baby's birthday hat I finally reworked and finished! I am also having a giveaway !
Posted by: andrea | August 22, 2008 at 09:39 PM
hey there cutie,
this is gorgeous.
i love all the soft colors.
fabulous.
oxoxox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | August 23, 2008 at 05:58 AM
The cover looks really good Karin! If I can get it together I'll play along too... I'll let you know.
Posted by: Alisa | August 23, 2008 at 08:34 AM
How pretty! Your color choices and embelishments are so peaceful and girly... I love seeing your creations.
Connie@creativebubbles
Posted by: Connie | August 23, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Nice journal. Love all the pretty details. This is a great project and nice photos too.
Posted by: Lisa | August 23, 2008 at 05:07 PM
The bead show!! Now you got to go to the bead show!??? Yep, I'm totally jealous. NC sucks for stuff! Pleeassseee tell me you took your camera and will share your adventure?!
Hugs,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle May | August 23, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Karin, what a gorgeous journal! i love the colors you used...the cover is fantastic...that key IS the perfect touch!!!
Posted by: Lori | August 24, 2008 at 12:08 PM
loving your journal and the key looks wonderful on there! just wanted to stop by and let you know that i was tagged and now i'm tagging you. so check it out on my blog :)
Posted by: kim hesson | August 24, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Love this! Just love the details and the doodles and the colors. So beautiful! I will be tracking your progress with great interest! : D
c
Posted by: cindy | August 25, 2008 at 08:59 AM
That is almost too pretty to use! What a wonderful keepsake. Enjoy. Come for a visit.
karen
Posted by: karen | August 25, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Karin- I'm loving each and every bit of every page! Lovely!
Also, I gave you a little blog award so stop by and collect it when you can!
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | August 26, 2008 at 09:52 AM
This is a great idea -- simplify, keep it simple...maybe this is something I can set myself a goal to do...I'm floundering so much these last few weeks...
Posted by: sherry | August 27, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I love your Halloween tags! They are fantasitic. I'm feeling behind now. I thought I was doing good even saying Halloween. The journal is fantastic too! Hope the ceo will love his training.
Posted by: Vickie | August 27, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Lovely blog to scroll through!
Susannah x
Posted by: Malphi | September 02, 2008 at 12:49 PM