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!

I've got my eye on you!

Money is a bit tight, and we are doing our best to save... However if I was to spend some dough- Here is how I would do it this week:

I would like an iPad. I didn't think I would be into one. However after seeing all that they do, I am hooked.


I STILL want all the Ina cook books. I think this might be something I start off by buying one a month. (With a coupon or discount code!) I love the show Barefoot Contessa, and these books are visually stunning and the recipes are easy to understand.



There is a new make up line at Sephora from Tokidoki. I am not sure what the quality of the products are, but I love the packaging. They would look really good in the new Tokidoki pocket book that I received for my Birthday. (More on that in another post)

Need Vs. Want

I made an adult decision yesterday. It sucks but I decided that as much as I WANT a new(er) car, I just should wait it out.
My current car is in good shape , and I still owe a bit on the loan. I was going to trade it in and get something newer. But all in all.. Keeping it is not a bad thing. I just put breaks in and had my oil changed. It has no 'major' problems.. it is almost 5 years old. Not too bad.. but this little voice in my head was telling me that I needed a new car.
I decided to keep my car, and pay it off as quick as possible. It is the smart thing to do, and save money towards a house instead.
Growing up stinks sometimes! But I am happy I have a good car and that I can pay it off now.