2013, the year of the non-resolution

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I’m a huge, HUGE fan of fairly specific resolutions, and most years I shout them from the rooftops (you can read my 2012 list here). But this year, folks, I’m just not feeling it like in the past. I think it might be because I’m finally at a point in my life where all the planning is coming to fruition and now is the time to DO. My January is so crazy, I can’t even think past the end of the month to what I want to accomplish this year, and so much of what I will want to do will be based on how this month goes. So with that in mind, I wanted to share a few simple goals that I have decided to pursue this year. These aren’t as specific as in years past, but I think my overreaching theme for this year is fluidity, flexibility and openness.

– Treat my body, mind and spirit better. (this one is carried over from last year)
– Take time to enjoy my life.
– Don’t feel rushed.
– Don’t put undue pressure on myself.
– Be open to new and scary things and experiences.
– Don’t worry about things before they happen.
– Get more sleep. (also carried over from last year)
– Read more books.
– Love without consequence.
– Create things.

Let’s rock this, 2013!

(Photo by Christina Gepner)

Goodbye 2012

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2012 highlights….

Spring – we went to New York City on our first trip without the kids // i completed my 2012 goal of starting to ride horses again // i started the path finder course // my little sis graduated from high school // we started finding places we love in our city with a trip to powell gardens

Summer – we beat the drought with a lot of time in sprinklers // we attended my sister in law’s wedding at the family farm // i updated my life list // i was featured over at BlogHer Tech // we watched hours of the olympics

Fall – i turned 30 (and then had an amazing celebration in las vegas) // i started writing for sweet lemon magazine’s blog, the zesty digest // i took a leap and signed up for the cultivating courage e-course // i held my first annual mini-shoot // we said goodbye to the best dog ever

Winter – i quit my day job // we sent out our unique holiday card // i accepted a position as research editor for design for minikind and was selected by olay to have part of my life list sponsored // we made our first holiday video greeting // i revealed in my new schedule and path

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2012 has been pretty fantastic, but I’m pumped for 2013! This year will be so different from every year prior, with my job responsibilities changing so much, and me taking on freelance and part-time work instead of a 50 hour a week day job. I’m quickly learning that this new schedule has tons of challenges, the biggest one being how to fit all this work in when I have the Tate home three days a week and Lu and Tate home on the weekends. January is looking to be insane, with my Go Mighty Challenge and Alt Summit both packing my schedule, along with starting a new job and a new freelance gig.

So…cheers to 2012, and welcome 2013! You’re looking pretty cute. I think we’re gonna be friends!

(My new year, new life anthem, Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding)

And Now, for a Little Announcement…

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I have exciting news, friends! Actually, I have two bits of exciting news. I have been biting my tongue and wanting to share with you for a while now, and it’s finally time…hooray!

Have you ever heard of Design for Minikind? It’s the fabulous spin off blog of Design for Mankind, which was started by Erin Loechner a few years ago and has become one of the top design blogs in the world (seriously, just look at her press page…I mean, gah!). Erin started Design for Minikind during her pregnancy with her now infant daughter to chronicle her new found love for all things kid friendly with her old love of design. It’s pretty much amazing, is what I’m trying to say.

And now for my little bit news…I’m officially the brand spanking new Research Editor for Design for Minikind! (Let’s all commence squealing!) I am so excited and proud to be working for a site that embodies everything I love about the Internet: good people, clean design, cute kids and functional products. It doesn’t get any better! The very first post I contributed to is up on Design for Minikind right now, and there will be much more to come in January.

(Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!)

But wait! There’s more.

You all know I am a huge fan of the “Lift List” project started by Maggie Mason on her site Mighty Girl (you can read more about my history with a life list by clicking on the “Life Menu” button on the left sidebar or by clicking here). Recently, Maggie started a new, collaborative site called Go Mighty, which is a place where you (yes, you!) can outline your own goals and dreams, post stories about your progress and receive lots of virtual love via followers that will be cheering you on. It’s another beautiful little corner of the Internet, and I was so excited to receive an invite and upload a few goals from my own life list. I had no idea that I would be chosen by Olay, a brand sponsor of Go Mighty, who has decided to sponsor one of my goals!

My goal is to do a photography project where I photograph 15 mothers and somehow capture the essence of motherhood in a photos. You can read more about it over at Go Mighty, where I will be updating with stories as I find and photograph these 15 amazing women. I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the task (it has to be done by the end of January…and with the holidays plus my new job plus Alt Summit, I will be cutting it really close), but I have to try. If you are in Kansas City and have a story of motherhood you’d like me to share and capture via photograph, please contact me at megan@crazybananas.com. I’m especially looking for a few unique stories, mothers with kids who are older, and mothers who are either in or have a spouse that is in the military, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has a story to share! Please remember, there are only 15 slots and I have to take a lot of information in to account before selecting someone (their location, my schedule, my deadline, etc.) so while I’ll do my best to include you, it’s inevitable that not everyone will be selected. No hard feelings, okay!

Whew, that’s it! Good things in 2013, people! Hooray! Thank you for all your support this year, I can feel it all!

(EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!)

Photo by Christina Gepner

Day 1 of the New Life

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Day 1 of the new life...pretty rad! #swing #happy

Ever since I posted last week about quitting my full time job, I have received a huge (and mostly wonderful) response. Everyone is being lovely and sweet about my big change, from the other moms at Lucy’s school, to my family and friends, and even my ex-employers. I’m not really sure what I was expecting, but the positivity directed toward me has been awesome. Yay for all of you!

We are still figuring out this new schedule and new life, so I appreciate your patience while we sort it all. Yesterday we went to the park, had a big breakfast, ran errands, I worked while Tate napped, we went to the gym and then I worked some more after everyone was in bed. I made dinner before 6:30 at night, never felt rushed and didn’t feel so physically worn out. Best of all, even though I woke up with my usual Monday panic (I had a standing 8:30 meeting on Monday mornings at the old job), I quickly realized that was a thing of the past. It felt pretty damn good.

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