Friday Five

And just like that, we're here on the very last Friday of 2016.  I for one, had some very good experiences this year but I'm very ready for this year to be over.  Let's hope 2017 is much kinder and gentler.  And in that regard, here are the 5 things I'm hoping to do in 2017.

1. My one little word for 2017 is: 

I want to be open to new experiences, new feelings and new ideas.  I want to go to new places, and see new things.  I mean, I always want to do that but that's the focus for this year.

2. I'd very much like to cook and bake more. I'm terrible at this, and I really want to be better.  Maybe my nice new KitchenAid will help out with this goal.

3. I'm sort of loving the idea of doing the NYC once a month thing again.  It was super fun this year and I really enjoyed having that one fun plan that was set each month.  Also, the 2017 theatre scene is looking way too good to pass up any chance at a trip.

4. Lose weight - doesn't everyone have this resolution? We'll see if it happens.  It would be nice if I could combine Numbers 2 and 4 and cook more food that's better for me.  But where's the fun in that?

5. I'm upping 2016's goal for reading to 4 books a month. My bookshelf is growing immeasurably which is just fabulous (for my sanity, not necessarily my wallet...) and hitting the 3 mark each month was so exciting.  I live a quiet life, what can I say? : )