so, how'd i do?

welp, it's that time... when i have to run down my list of '07 resolutions and give myself a final grade... ugh.... here goes...

--purchase produce that is grown locally.

did it... love it... and will continue to do so whenever possible... actually, my sunday morning trip to my farmers market is one of the highlights of the week... (is that cool or just pathetic?)... not only am i getting great prices and am supporting my local economy, but i know *exactly* where my produce was grown and by whom. on top of it, there's a weird sort of kinship that forms when you talk to the same growers week after week... and i love when they've got something extra special to share with me... :)

if you're in the LA area, check out the harbor area farmers market web site. if not, search around. i'm sure you'll find something nearby!


--replace one major appliance with a more energy-efficient model by the end of 07.

ok. this one just didn't happen. i'm bummed, as i really wanted a new washer/dryer.... BUT, thanks to our old gas-guzzling suv finally giving up on us, we went out and got ourselves a bitchin' new prius... (which i loooooooovvveeee)... sooooooooo, we did ok, i think.

--get power strips for the kitchen appliances and tv, etc. and remember to shut em off when not in use!

check! and it's been great (except, of course, when i forgot to switch em off... which doesn't happen too often, but often enough to annoy myself ;)

--replace outdoor garden lighting with solar-powered lighting.

ring-a-ding-ding! i admit the light from these do-hickeys takes some getting used to, but it's been great to be able permanently unplug at least one thing!

overall, i give myself a b... maybe even a b-plus... so i guess it's time to look to what i'd like to accomplish in '08... and i've got two days to figure it out... suggestions are welcome!