2011 Goals

Well here it is, a new decade! Can't believe that I am now in my 30's and ready for new adventures. Looking back at last years goals (see the previous blog post), posting it kept me on track. With that said, here is the new goals for 2011. I hope that you also will share your goals and how you strive to keep them!

1. Go to 3 Concerts and/or take a couple day trips
2. Be more fashionable - don't just dress for comfort
3. Be a helpful, caring friend, wife, sister and family member
4. Donate my time / money to causes I believe in
5. Eat better and make healthier choices
6. Use Cookbooks on hand to create better meals
7. Be a better Blogger
8. Less Internet when home or with family (including on phone& iPad)
9. Look into college options for a BA
10. Read more - strive for 3 books a month
11. Be more organized
12. Finish 30 while 30 list
13. Lucky #13... do a 5K (yikes!)

Cheers to another great year!

2010 Goal Recap

With the end of 2010 I had a chance to recap my goals. This was a trying year for me and my family, but I made it through and can still see the positive.

 

1. Read at least 2 books a month

Read 23 books for the year. Missed the goal by 1 book!

 

2. Learn and expand my knowledge to further my career goals

More than I would have expected. With my boss on Maternity leave for 3 months I took over her job!

 

3. Learn to Knit or Crochet (make a scarf and a blanket)

Yahoo! I learned to Crochet! I made both a scarf and blanket, plus other items

 

4. Eliminate clutter around the house, make our home more organized

Done! Plus we moved and got rid of a bunch of items

 

5. Stick to my monthly budget

Fail- we had some hits to our wallets this year

 

6. Be accountable and more conscious of my daily/weekly spending

I was more accountable. If we weren't this year would have been a lot tougher between my medical bills, the dogs medical issues and our move.

 

7. Pay off my car and find a replacement

PASS! In April I purchased a new car

 

8. Contribute more to our savings for the purchase of a house

Fail. See #5

 

9. Do a 5k

Fail - due to medical issues

 

10. Make a fitness routine and stick to it (realistic goals)

The first half of the year I did well with this, so Pass for me!

 

11. Make 4 new recipes a month

Pass! I tried all sorts of new things for the year.

 

12. Make more creative meals, and cook at home more (will help us save more $$ for the house)

Pass! Loved trying new things!

 

13. Help out and donate time to my church or other charities

I am very proud of what I accomplished this year

 

14. Be a better blogger

Getting there, I have made good progress this year

 

15. Scrapbook more, document our life in creative ways

I have not scrapbooked nearly enough this year

 

16. Be a supportive, loving and helpful wife, sister, friend and family member

Pass! I love the time that I have spent with all of my family and friends

 

I may have not accomplished all my goals but I certainly made progress. I am going to continue to make goals and have plans for achievements. This is the best way I can keep my self on track. Thanks for reading along on this journey!

Thankful Thursday!

I have 1 thing that I really Thankful for, and that is my health. Today I received some news that after almost 4 months of sickness and serious health problems, I am on the upswing! I am getting stronger and that is something I am truly Thankful for! 

Listen to your Body!

A good portion of July I was feeling sick, tired or just plain BLAH (for lack of a better word). I kept putting off any kind of Doctor visit, because I thought I was fine, or felt better after a little while. Then it would come back. Then last weekend, my health went into a downward spiral and my husband rushed me to the ER.
To make a long story short I spent 3 days in the hospital and had 5 blood transfusions. It was awful and I still have a lot of follow up to do. I wasn't expecting to be seriously ill.
As woman we usually think what ever is wrong with us is something to do with our womanly parts, or when it goes away we don't think about it. NOW I know better and will not ignore how I am feeling ever again. Word of advise from me- LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

I didn't make any goals for August- YET- but I am working on them tonight.

Land Hooooooooooo

What an amazing vacation! The cruise was fantastic. This was my first time out of the country and on a cruise. I was able to relax and get some reading done. The food was great and besides a little rain it was just beautiful.

Now back to reality and time to get things back in order. Greg and I are currently in the process of moving. Moving is no fun. I hope this is the last time I move until I buy a house. I am going to try and make some goals up for the month, we will see. I am also going to be celebrating a birthday soon. This should be an interesting month!

Up for the Challenge?

Last night I had dinner with 2 girlfriends. One just finished her fifth (I think) 5K. I was impressed and congratulated her. She turned and said to me, "Do the next one with me." I was flabbergasted. I have always admired the people who can do 5K, half and full marathons, never expecting myself to be a part of that crowd. I said that I would seriously think about it, and to let me know the details.
So am I up for the challenge... I hope so! I would like to do it, and think that the motivation to be able to do it will help me continue on my weight loss journey.