Summer Goals Monday

I didn't review my goals last Monday because it was the holiday weekend and a lot of things took a back seat to relaxation and fun! Nevertheless, it's time to revisit the goals and keep myself on track.

Here is the list:

1. Take a boxing class

Progress: Purchased class. Need to schedule for first session.

2. Work on my long-paper

(Ultimate Goal: complete research and first draft by summer-end to be reviewed by Prof.)

Progress: Downloaded software to organize research. Created research map so I can get started. Started preliminary research and created long-term research plan.

3. Learn how to cook at least a week-worth of meals

Progress - - Learned the following meals:

~Turkey meat balls in marinara

4. Get my conceal-and-carry permit

5. Re-take the MPRE (August test date)

6. Visit family in Arizona

No longer applicable. My family is traveling to Alabama instead of Arizona.

7. Revamp my resume and cover letters

8. Read 10 books from my reading list

9. Take at least one weekend getaway with Al

Progress: Looking into a weekend trip to Colorado to check out Ft. Carson

10. Put together list of employment opportunities for my return to MN

11. Volunteer with an on-post organization

**See #14

12. Get another tattoo

13. Find bike trails in El Paso and start riding a bike

14. Volunteer with a community-based organization (off-post)

Progress: Meeting with ACS at lunch tomorrow to set up some volunteer opportunities both on and off post.

15. Renew my CPR and First Aid certifications

16. (used to read "strip and paint the bedroom shelves" but I'm changing it because I didn't bring those shelves and have other painting projects to do.)

17. Learn how to make homemade sushi

18. Sew covers for couch pillows

19. Determine a solid work-out routine

(Ultimate goal: lose 20 lbs, tone muscle and re-gain strength & flexibility)

Progress: Completed work-out calendar.

20. Get boudoir photos taken

21. Determine my final-year game-plan

22. Put together Shutterfly wedding album

23. Make new headboard

24. Practice and re-new my German knowledge

25. Take care of my husband in every way possible!

Progress: On-going and constant!