Fabulous Adventures of Listgirl: New 52 | A Year of New Experiences

Saturday, January 7, 2012

One of my proudest accomplishments in 2011 is my New 52 Project. I set out at the beginning of the year with the goal of experiencing at least one new thing per week. And then blogging about it. You can read more about the intent of the project here.

As I reflect about this year of new experiences, I can honestly say that it has changed my life. Some weeks the “new” came to me, while other weeks I fully planned my new experiences. Some of my planned experiences probably wouldn’t have happened but for this New 52 life project! I saw a lot more live shows and musicals. I tried a lot more scrapbooking and crafting techniques. I tried new fitness plans and stuck with them. I learned new skills. I cooked new recipes. I opened my heart to let in a cat, who’s now an integral part of our little family. It has changed me for the better. It’s given me the perspective to embrace new experiences, and that even at the ripe old age of 41, I still have a lot to learn, and a lot more room to grow.

8 comments:

Michelle1/07/2012 11:57 AM
So cool & such a great accomplishment, Christine!!! Congrats!
Monika1/07/2012 1:22 PM
Such an awesome project! are you going to do it again this year?
bentonflocke1/07/2012 2:08 PM
congrats for so many new experiences and finishing this special project.

Can´t wait to see your photobook!
Christi1/07/2012 2:25 PM
I am so proud of you. I wish I could have made it along with you. I can't wait to see your book.

You are awesome!
listgirl1/07/2012 2:34 PM
Monika, I won't be doing New 52 as a project for 2012. I tend to not like to repeat year-long projects, due to the sheer repetitiveness of it. I like setting new goals and working on new projects! That isn't to say I won't keep embracing the concept and keeping looking for NEW things to do. It just won't be structured like it was in 2011.
Sue1/08/2012 9:12 AM
What a fabulous achievement ... bravo!!!
kym1/08/2012 5:15 PM
Christine, thanks for introducing me to new52. As you know i participated as feel my life has greatly improved. Although I finished all 52 weeks, there is still one last task. I need to do standup paddling. I got a groupon for it months back but never made my reservation. It is on my jan to do list.
Unknown2/09/2012 4:18 PM
I stumbled on your blog via Project Life and love your New 52. You inspired me to tackle it myself this year. http://melsuniverse.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-is-here.html

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