Vision Board 2012
As I am looking at my vision board I see a whole host of
accomplishments that I achieved. Some
tangible, a few emotional and a smattering on self-improvement. A number of them
have a very deep rooted meaning now within me.
This is the first time I’ve put together a vision board of this nature
and size. I am so thankful that I
did.
Tangibles
The picture of a handler at the post running their dog is of
special meaning to me as I ran my new dog Sally this year. I had no intention of running her at a trial
only after adding her to our home after 4-5 short months. My focus & commitment was on building our
relationship. That’s it. Much to my
surprise we did extremely well as far as placement goes, more importantly I got
to feel for the first time what it was like when a dog gets a hold of her sheep
and I also learned there is still a plenty
of road for me to travel training-wise too.
I still get a very warm fuzzy feeling when I think about that day.
Zeke and Tweed made huge strides in their herding training
as well. I am very thankful for them. There were days that I wasn’t sure who had
more patience….Me teaching them or them teaching me. Thankfully I am getting better too or I am
pretty sure the lot of them would have made me wear a t-shirt that says…. “Handler, free to good home”
Several pictures of food are placed on my vision board as
well. This year was very kind to me as
far as time goes. I found quite a bit
more time to sit and write recipes, test them and of course enjoy the fruits of
my labor.
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| Frog Cupcake I created for a baby shower |
Numerous word phrases are scattered throughout my
board. I put them there as I wanted to
focus on some self- improvement. I felt
like I was the end of the yarn ball, a little frayed when I finally did sit down
to create my 2012 vision board. So….what
better than to put what you want to focus on up on the board.
I am relaxed – This one I tend to be…..searching for the
right words here….passive/aggressive maybe…...
Getting too relaxed then getting angry for letting things get too
relaxed. Still playing with being
relaxed, but not letting it all hang out either. This one will be a carry over to 2013
I am blessed & I am thankful – A not so subtle reminder
that I have a ton of blessings to be thankful for. A loving & patient husband, my family and
friends who love and support me, fabulous dogs, a welcoming home, my farm critters & my
creativity. Just to name a few.
I trust myself – This one meant NO SECOND guessing my
decision. I’m gonna leave that one right
there.
I am happy – This one is in a similar vein as I am
blessed. Whenever I wasn’t happy I asked
why? Then how did I get to that unhappy
place. Did I allow someone else to take
me there? Usually it wasn’t long before
I had my answer.
I am focused & I am committed – This meant giving up a
few responsibilities and focusing on what I am already doing so not to spread
myself too thin. Also after the
devasting loss of 5 of my lambs this year to a coyote hit I realized that I
need to be more focused on making sure my flock has a protector. I committed to finding out my what my choices
were for flock guardianship and with the help and guidance from close
friends/fellow shepherdesses I selected a llama. It truly has been a gift that keeps on giving. Not a day goes by that Talja doesn’t give me
a story or a chuckle with her antics. I
truly believe she has come home to our farm.
I know as I continue to sit and write out my 2013 vision
board and goals I will remember other things that I should include, I am good
with this. That’ll do
There are more pictures and sayings....the one that roots
beneath all that I experienced this year is…..
Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places
Through inspiration from those most unlikely places….. I
have dared greatly like never before.
You know what is really exciting?
It’s that I know in my heart this is only the beginning.
2013, I hope you are ready for me
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