12 New Things
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My 12 New Things
A Journey in Mastering New Skills!
(Read (in)courage today if you want to know the “why” behind 12 New Things)
August – Homemade bread, sans bread machine. Completed. (I’ll post results on the last Thursday of this month)
September – Learn how to change a tire
October - Make homemade candles
November – Read Stepping Heavenward
December – Make two Christmas dresses for my girls (I’ve only ever made one at a time, never two dresses at once)
January – Learn how to quilt (something simple)
February – Learn how to cross stitch
March – Style my hair for 30 days straight and learn new ways of styling it (yes, this is a new skill. Ahem)
April – Write the kids book that has been lurking in my mind…
May - Learn canning (not the dance, the art of preserving food :)
June – Learn how to French braid my daughters hair…and make it look nice!
July – Learn how to play piano (hey babe, can we get a piano? How about a keyboard? ;)
Each month I’ll be posting my results of learning the above things – if you join in each month you can post your own results and link it up here. We’ll link up on the last Thursday of each month.
Wanna join in? Grab the button (save image as and link to this post) and link-up your 12 Things list post! (link it back here so others can participate!) We can do this friends – let’s learn new skills together! (If you’re on Twitter, I’m using #12newthings for all things…12 Things!)
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When you’re thinking about what 12 things to learn, keep in mind this verse…
This is gret! I love the inspiration you gave me to try 12 new things this year :)
Charissa Steyn´s last [type] ..A Thin Place Story
Charissa Steyn´s last [type] ..A Thin Place Story
OK, you've given me the motivation that I have needed to do thing thing I was thinking about doing!!! I was going to challenge myself to learn one new thing a month and then I visited (In)Courage today and what do I find????!!! Your article offering this challenge!!! LOL I will be joining in! Count on it! Can't wait to see all of the wonderful things everyone learns!!!
Mary Joy @Seeds of E´s last [type] ..Week 5 Hebrews 10-24 Challenge- Encourage your Children Linky Party
Mary Joy @Seeds of E´s last [type] ..Week 5 Hebrews 10-24 Challenge- Encourage your Children Linky Party
I LOVE this idea!!! Now I just need to learn how to link it up! ;)
Hi Stephanie – just copy and paste your url (what is the http://...) in the linky!
What a great idea! There have been a number of things rolling around in my head the past few months or so, maybe this challange will help me get started on some of them.
I love this idea! I am totally in!
Wow! What an opportunity with "no pressure" to perform. After three marriages,four children and forced retirement, I am at a place of being able to exhale! The first step I'll take will be to look back over my journey to re-capture my dreams.
SEPTEMBER: My first step is to re-gain the discipline to make time for prayer and reverence everyday.
OCTOBER: Re-learn the art of making candy apples
NOVEMBER: Exercise everyday
DECEMBER: Make cakes from scratch
JANUARY: Desk top publishing
FEBRUARY: Learn to Quilt
MARCH: Learn Scrapbooking
APRIL: Learn basic photography
MAY: ???
JUNE: ???
JULY: ???
AUGUST: ???
APRIL: Learn to grow roses
I LOVE this idea, but my problem is sticking with ONE thing. I am always learning new things and love the variety and mental stimulation it gives. But I really need to stick to one thing for 12 months and go deeper with it. Maybe I should start a carnival for that ; ) But I'll be watching and cheering ya'll on. I love seeing your list.
Melissa´s last [type] ..Homemade Sensory Table
Melissa´s last [type] ..Homemade Sensory Table
Count me in! Haven't picked all 12 yet but working on the list. Making apple pie (because I have an apple tree)and changing a tire are all I have so far.
I LOVE this idea!! Now to sit down and make a list. hmmmmmm
What a fun idea! I'm definitely going to be doing this one :D Hmmmm…gonna have to give this some thought!
This sounds like SOO MUCH FUN! No commitment yet, as I like to pray and seek God's will for my plans, but I will be thinking about it!
I think your list looks exciting, but the hairstyle one?! Yes, it IS a skill, but why mess with elegance?!
Michelle- HA! Elegance – you are too much (and too sweet!). I have some SERIOUS Muffaso (have you seen the Lion King?!) going on! I have to tame that beast or it is UGLY!
As far as learning the piano- me too! We are considering purchasing Piano Wizard for our girls (and myself)- it's very cool.
Also, if I could recommend the book that has helped me learn to quilt- it's called Quilts!Quilts!Quilts! by: Daina McClun and Laura Nownes… it's an amazing resource- you can get used copies!
Great idea- we all could learn something new! :)
Rachel´s last [type] ..Homeschooling- Its More Than Denim JumpersPart One
Rachel´s last [type] ..Homeschooling- Its More Than Denim JumpersPart One
Thanks for the comment Sarah! I hear you on being behind on scrapbooks! Do you make paper or digital scrapbooks? I've been finding lately that digital is a lot faster for me!
Meg´s last [type] ..12 New Things
Meg´s last [type] ..12 New Things
Meg – paper, but maybe I'll have to submit to digital…
This is a challenge I need to take on! I have been putting off some things I wanted to do for sometime but now…I am inspired…learning to sew is the first thing! I would love to win a planner!!
What an inspirational list!! I'd love to know how to quilt, too. A friend of mine took all of my kids' baby clothes and sewed a blanket for me — all it needs now is that quilt stitching. I don't even know what it's called!! Home schooling, though, takes up so much time. And I write in my spare time, too. I love that you want to write a children's book. I have written a few, and am in the process of submitting. I hope I can be a "published author" someday. :)
Brandi´s last [type] ..Birthday Make-up
Brandi´s last [type] ..Birthday Make-up
I won't commit to learning something new every month, aside from continuing to learn how to care for my Mom, who came to live with me last month. She has cancer and what could be the beginning stages of dementia, so it will be a learning experience, indeed! I guess I could say I want to learn the fruits of the Spirit…patience especially! : )
Good luck everyone on reaching their goals! Sarah Mae, you have inspired many!
Heathahlee´s last [type] ..Bird Nerd- part ad nauseum
Heathahlee´s last [type] ..Bird Nerd- part ad nauseum
Okay I am such a goof..I am very new to blogging but I have and do know how to link properly..however I grabbed the wrong link and linked my tab to your page…the post is up at
http://pioneerbeauty.blogspot.com/2010/08/learnin…
Is there any way to fix this…sooo…sorry..
In Christ
Angelina
Angelina´s last [type] ..Learning 12 New Things
Angelina´s last [type] ..Learning 12 New Things
Thanks for the inspiration. It was actually fun coming up with the different specific things that I would like to accomplish for the next year. Somethings I have been putting off. You know, "it just kinda seems too difficult." Some of the things I would like to squeeze into our winter months here. It is nice and cozy, the summer rush of gardening and preparation for winter is over and you can take a deep breathe and work on fun project stuff. I will keep you posted.
Marilyn
Oh wow! I'm going to have to think about this one!
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I really, really want to do this, but have no idea what I'd want to do each month. Sigh. Will have to ponder it and see if I can join. Definitely a cool idea, though. :D
Dianne´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday – Vulture
Dianne´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday – Vulture
Oh, yes! I'm in! I just have to figure out my 12 things before I link up. I have a couple in mind: 1.) How to field strip a weapon-my husband will be so happy, 2.) plant a veggie garden….gotta figure out the rest :) I think I'll start in September, though. We are in the middle of a move!
Dear Sarah Mae,
I saw that you fixed the link..thank you sooooooo….MUCH..!!!
Angelina´s last [type] ..Learning 12 New Things
Angelina´s last [type] ..Learning 12 New Things
Love your list Sarah Mae! And thank you for inspiring me to come up with a list and post it! Also, haven't had much time for leaving comments through the Summer, but wanted you to know I try to keep up in my reader and I very much like what you've posting over here!! Hugs!
Lisa @ Stop and Smel´s last [type] ..12 New Things
Lisa @ Stop and Smel´s last [type] ..12 New Things
I posted my list of 12 New Things, and I have to admit, it's a little intimidating!
I hope your breadmaking goes well, I intend to use it to teach myself :)
Stepping Heavenward is wonderful, and my 13 yr old daughter LOVES it too!
*AND* I sooo know what you mean about the hair, I call mine "medusa", my sister loving refers to it as "bat wings"…Once Upon A Time, my hair was nice…after Baby #4, it turned on me. I use gel to tidy/smooth it, side part it, neatly pull it into a ponytail, (fix my bat wings again), and spray…EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!!! …So, needless to say, I'm looking forward to your new hairstyles too!
Kathi´s last [type] ..12 New Things
Kathi´s last [type] ..12 New Things
OK…I'm in! Love this idea…I've got a lot on my plate and I think this will help me break it down into manageable chunks. Can't wait! :)
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This is a great idea. I'd love to do this and I really need to focus and I think this would help me.
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I was thrilled to see that you plan to read Stepping Heavenward. Fabulous book.
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that is so coooool… uhm, let me gather my senses and make a list.. i will be back! =)
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