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February Challenge: Vision Board

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with eXp Commercial, Referral Divison RRE-BRO-LIC-75443

I have never put together a Vision Board in my life, so this is my first ever official Vision Board! I'm doing so as part of the February 2024 ActiveRain Challenge: Dream Boards what's on your Wish List?

The featured photo is a visual of what I'd like to accomplish this year, and below explains what it all means:

Greenhouse:

At the end of Fall/beginning of Winter, we purchased a greenhouse that is made for the environment of Northwest Montana. Unfortunately we received it too late to put it together so it remains in boxes in my workshop, just awaiting Springtime. Once the snow is gone, we will prepare the ground, install the greenhouse and get started with planting. I have already planned for all sorts of different vegetables, fruits and herbs that aren't already in the regular garden. I'm so excited about that!

Canning:

With both a garden and a greenhouse, I'm hoping I have enough produce to be able to start canning food. I would love to make it through the Winter and Spring still eating healthy food we grew ourselves.

Wooden Utensils

With the completion of my workshop a month or so ago I have started making utensils, specifically experimenting with different types of wood and various utensil types. I'm having a blast using my band saw and other tools. It's amazing to take a piece of wood that used to be a tree on our property and shape it into something usable. I'm not ready to share my photos of the actual products yet but I've got several items I'm currently testing. I also have some other people willing to do some testing for me. I hope by the end of the Summer to have a small business going!

Cruise to Alaska

My husband and I haven't taken a "real" vacation (with a plane and no family obligations) in more than a decade. So this is the year we're doing it.

The plan (already scheduled) is to enjoy a 65-guest cruise through various passages in Alaska where glaciers, mountains, lakes, bears, fish, and many other living and geological items abound.

Whoo hoo!

 

Outdoor Fun

And to finish up my 2024 Vision Board, I intend to spend more time doing all the outdoor things we can do here. That includes kayaking/canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, snowshoeing and general exploring just to name a few.

Summary

So there it is - my first ever official Vision Board! I plan to look back at this next January and see how successful I was! Thank you to Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! and Kathy Streib for this month's challenge! I wouldn't have done this without you.

 

*Photos are from Relaythat and two are from AI and Kat's brain.

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I would do an easy vision board. Maybe different bottles of wine I have never tried but would like to. 

Feb 26, 2024 07:23 AM
Michael Jacobs

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - be careful if you decide to venture with this wine vision.  Things could be a bit blurry.  And quite quickly. 

Feb 26, 2024 07:40 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Haha, now that's a vision I could get behind Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty !

Feb 26, 2024 07:33 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

That would be a fun one, Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty!

Feb 26, 2024 08:29 AM
Kathy Streib

My day would be made Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty if you shared your vision board with us. If you decide to do one, I would help you with it!

Feb 26, 2024 01:19 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Kat Palmiotti, I would love to see pictures of your greenhouse and wooden utensils. You did a great job with your first vision board.

Feb 26, 2024 07:33 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Beth Atalay - I will share both in a few months!

Feb 26, 2024 07:34 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat, what a fun vision board, and know about your garden, it is very sweet, but adding a greenhouse will expand what you can grow.  I am envious, and miss my garden.  VERY cool about making your own utensils, and wouldn't know the first thing about operating a band saw.  LOL

Feb 26, 2024 07:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Joan Cox - a month ago I didn't know how to operate the band saw either, but it is SOOO much fun!

Feb 26, 2024 07:52 AM
Joan Cox

I would be afraid of cutting something off, like my arm, or fingers.   

Feb 26, 2024 07:54 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Actually Joan Cox the band saw is great because if you stop moving the wood, the saw stops cutting. :-)

Feb 26, 2024 11:39 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi, Kat.

What a lovely board! Something I know you have already made it happen. I would love to revisit Alaska. A  canoe with fishing gear would take me to where salmon live! Move over, Bear!! 😚

Feb 26, 2024 08:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Aura Alex - haha, the bear in the photo was a bit big!

Feb 26, 2024 11:39 AM
Aura Alex

Kat Palmiotti 

Psssst!  These are the wooden ones I use with Wok. They are much quieter and more accessible to clean for home cooking. It's hard to find these guys. 

 

Feb 26, 2024 12:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kat Palmiotti I am impressed that you are making your own wooden utensils!

Feb 26, 2024 09:05 AM
Kat Palmiotti

George Souto - I am having so much fun doing so!

Feb 26, 2024 11:38 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

A nice board to look forward to completing this year.  Enjoy.  m

Feb 26, 2024 09:06 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho !

Feb 26, 2024 11:38 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kat and sounds like you have lots of plans from the greenhouse to going to Alaska.  We love Alaska in the some and have been up there 3 times and so lots of moose.

Feb 26, 2024 09:25 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Will Hamm  - I hope I see some moose!!

Feb 26, 2024 11:38 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kat, Your inaugural vision board is fantastic. I look forward to seeing what you achieve during this year on a future post!

Feb 26, 2024 10:18 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - I look forward to it too!

Feb 26, 2024 11:37 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

That is a great Vison Board and that 65-guest excursion to Alaska sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Enjoy and good luck.

Feb 26, 2024 11:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 !!!

Feb 26, 2024 02:26 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are going to love your trip to Alaska! Its definitely a state in our Union that shouldn't be missed. Your 65-guest excursion sounds very inviting. I have a feeling at the end of the year you will look back at your vision board and see you checked each one off your list!! Well done!!

Feb 26, 2024 12:38 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX - I am so excited about the Alaska trip!

Feb 26, 2024 02:26 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Kat Palmiotti wow...I love it!!!  I love the idea of your greenhouse!  I always wanted one for my orchids when we lived in Norther VA.  Larry has a band-saw but I'm such a klutz around things like that I doubt I could get him to show me how to use it. LOL  I know that all of your dreams will come to fruition. 

Feb 26, 2024 01:22 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Kathy Streib - if you ever come to visit me, I'll show you how to use the bandsaw!

Feb 26, 2024 02:25 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

If I didn't know any better, I would have thought you have put many vision boards together over the years based on how well this one turned out.  The Alaska cruise sounds exciting, I have heard really good things about a cruise around Alaska!

Feb 27, 2024 04:47 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Brian England - I am really looking forward to the Alaska trip. With so few people on board, they can be flexible with schedules. So if there is an interesting animal around, they might stay in one spot longer. Fun fun fun!

Feb 27, 2024 04:56 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Kat, for sharing your vision board. I love your plans for the year.

Feb 27, 2024 07:31 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Roy.

Feb 27, 2024 07:49 AM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

Sounds like your plan is in place Kat! I've been canning some green beans I've been growing here in central Florida. Tomatos are coming in now! Stinks about the snow and not being able to use the greenhouse. 

Feb 27, 2024 07:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Ben DeHaven - if the greenhouse was already installed I'm sure I could use it but..... we didn't get it up before the ground froze!

Feb 27, 2024 07:48 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

This was a fun read!  I'd like to get more into a greenhouse situation as our back yard develops.  I have never done a vision board - but whatever inspires one is a tool worth utilizing!  Good luck on your goals and dreams Kat Palmiotti 

Feb 27, 2024 08:52 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Cara Marcelle Mancuso - I appreciate your good wishes!

Feb 27, 2024 09:09 AM
Amy Steele Realtor SRS CNE NHS MRP LUXE epro
JPAR Real Estate - North Richland Hills, TX
Principal, Amy Steele Estates Group LLC

Love this! I have a vision board I made in 2020 that I keep adding too. I should probably get a new one done at this point, since many of those goals were met. I like seeing the progress though!

Mar 08, 2024 07:21 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Excellent Amy Steele Realtor SRS CNE NHS MRP LUXE epro ! Maybe you could do two vision boards - one that gets bigger with everything you accomplish!

Mar 08, 2024 02:18 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Kat, Wonderful first go at creating a vision board!  Sounds like you have most in place already!  Enjoy the year ahead!  Look forward to seeing photos of all your endeavors!

Mar 08, 2024 07:22 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Gloria Todor !

Mar 09, 2024 04:25 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Oh Kat Palmiotti - your Vision Board is lovely with heavenly dreams! Your spoons look terrific! I was actually looking at some the other day for a gift to take on a trip but decided not to buy it because of the quality and where it came from made me skeptical. 

Love the ideas, photos, and vision. I hope your trip to Alaska is perfectly spectacular and fun too! I will be looking forward to seeing your photos posted some time in the future. 

Great job!

Mar 09, 2024 01:34 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP ! That photo was not of my spoons since I don't have that many made yet. I gave four away last night to my cooking club for testing purposes. We'll see how the testing goes!

Mar 10, 2024 05:18 AM
Ray Henson
Retired - Goodyear, AZ
Retired Real Estate Agent

I enjoyed your vision board.  It has been some time since I have been to Alaska, but it was very memorable.  I hope your trip is even better!

Mar 12, 2024 07:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you Ray Henson - I'm looking forward to it!

Mar 12, 2024 07:43 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat, if you don't see moose in Alaska, come to Estes Park CO, and you will see some up in the Rocky Mountain National Park!

Mar 31, 2024 10:59 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Joan Cox - I'll have to put that on my must-visit list!

Mar 31, 2024 01:15 PM