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marshall and i have been talking a lot lately about things. things we want to do versus things we actually do versus things we should do. i used to be so good at doing all these things, but its gotten to the point lately where i have so many things to do i dont even do the ones i want to do! but thinking back on when i was all on top of it, the major difference is i used to write everything down. and that was one of my resolutions this year too. in a continuing effort to just be better, i’m going to use this space for that as well (more often than i have been). so, following up on last week’s to do list, here is my current one: 

• catch on on weekly paintings (i’m who knows how many behind!)
• catch up on photo a day
• organize photos on computer/phone/ipad - disable icloud photo stream? i dont think i like it. thoughts?
• cut & dye hair
• print out photo a day photos for album
• print out photos & start assembling honduras scrapbook
• grocery shopping
• clean off kitchen table
• start looking keep an eye out for flights to savannah for nontras wedding - halfway did this - holy astronomical prices! 
• find new eye doctor and make appointment
• play around with wordpress and see if i want to switch to that platform instead of blogger (thoughts?)
• make dentist appointment
• put away laundry
• figure out if i have the funds for my new tattoo
• get diana film developed 

i’m not usually a big resolution maker. i usually feel like if there is a change to be made, just make it in the moment - why wait for new years? but this year i have a lot of projects i want to do and things that just need to happen, so i figured i’d write them down to keep myself accountable.

• a photo a day, which should be a cinch, but i want to give it some focus so i don’t end up with 365 pictures of my feet. 
• a painting a week. i’ve gotten so off track with my paintings and they’re the whole reason i even started the blog! i eventually want to do a craft fair, so i need to build up my inventory. 
• “wish you were here” feature. a little something i’ve been dreaming up in my head. i’ve tried features before, but those have been out of my comfort zone and ended up not getting off the ground. this one will be totally doable all on my own.
• lose at least 1 size. for the most part, i’m comfortable with the way i look, but i’m much happier when i’m smaller. it just feels better, obvi.
• blog redesign/organization. one thing i am NOT comfortable with is the way my blog looks. i’m so dissatisfied with it, and it gives me a ton of anxiety. this will be a tough one.
• write everything down. since college, i’ve almost always carried a little notebook with me and written down every single piece of important information or just ideas and to-do lists. lately i’ve misplaced this habit and i really need to get it back.

that’s it for now. marshall and i were talking about it on new years eve, and i know there were more, but these are the biggies. we also have some fun projects planned together that i’m pretty excited about and can’t wait to share. i have a feeling this will be a great year.

i dumped out the contents of my purse a couple weeks ago looking for my checkbook to write the rent and thought i’d do a “whats in my bag” picture. 

clockwise from top left: 

• canon rebel xs with tokyo dreamer strap from photojojo
• carmex
• always at least one pair of sunglasses (these are f21, natch)
• diana f+ mini and flash from the lomography store
• pocket mirror, gift from a friends trip to china
• nananontra iphone case
• kate spade wallet (was the jane st neda, now they’re calling it the lacey)
• skull candy headphones
• bike notebook that i have NO idea where it came from…i’ve had it forever just laying around cause its so cute. 
• checkbook/business card holder/favorite pen ever (again, the origin is a mystery, i just hope i never lose it or have it run out of ink)
• nananontra kindle case (currently reading moby dick)
• ice breakers. i’m not a mint/gum person, so i always pick the candy flavors. 

i’ve been very good this year, AND everything on my list is l.a. related and therefore blogworthy. weeee!

-uggs. honestly, i dont know how i’ve survived two years in this city without them.
-tickets to mary poppins.
-mom and/or gramma sis to come visit me.
-a flip cam so i can take some videos around town.

ideally, i would like all of the above so mom and gramma and i can go see mary poppins while i take videos while wearing my boots.

thanks in advance santa, you’re the best!

<3,

miss amy

***i cant believe the most important one - CALIFORNIA POPPIES TATTOO!!!***