2011 "To Do"s

Hello, this side of the sun! It's been awhile -- 365 days, thereabouts -- and we've reached another opportunity to pause and look back,... then forward,... before continuing our journey. As a fan of checklists and to add a variation on the "R" word (given my less than stellar performance on past "R"s), voila my top 5 "to do"s for 2011:

1. Daily Walk - Physical and spiritual exercise. Join the leaders of our church in going through the entire Bible this year, but with a twist. Instead of reading the New Living Translation version like the others, "experience" it -- following the same schedule -- with The Bible Experience audiobook. While on my daily walk (literally). I'm not a fast reader, so this should help me keep up.
2. Relnsp Bldg 101 - Opt to call people -- and, whenever possible, visit -- instead of relying on e-mail communiqué. In the midst of our tech-driven society, cherish the value of the more personal touch in fostering my friendships and connections with family.
3. Creative Bucket List - Don't neglect the other side of your brain, you big nerd! Make time to keep the creativity alive. As a lefty, you're supposed to have more of it. Make progress with that creative bucket list this year (e.g., songwriting, improv, poetry slam, short film,... ).
4. Hola, Nei Hou - Become basically conversant in Spanish and Cantonese. Why these two in particular? Most practical for the Bay Area, especially in underserved communities.

5. "Do or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda is so wise. Stop putting off acting on ambitious thoughts and ideas for fear of not doing them perfectly. Instead of being paralyzed by wanting to do it "just right", JUST DO IT.

Okay, time for that Daily Walk. Covering Genesis through Chapter 9 today, to catch up with the others.

Happy New Year, everyone! Wishing you all the best with your lists.