Since October rolled around this weekend, I figured it was time to re-visit my fall goals and see how I am doing...
1. Spend Wisely & Maintain Budget
Al and I have a monthly and long-term budget, including a savings plan. Beyond that, our individual spending is up to us to use how we wish. In addition to maintaining our budget goals as a couple, I want to spend more wisely on my own. I have put myself on a clothes/accessories spending budget, which I track here.
I am doing just fine. I broke my clothing budget this week. It's not much, since it was such a low budget to begin with, but it is against my goals, so I figured I should come clean. As far as the other financial stuff goes, I am doing very well. I am sticking to my savings plan, and spending less. Ultimately, I foresee no problem sticking to our plan and having a hefty savings in the bank when spring rolls around!
2. Complete my long-paper
I will be tracking the progress of my long-paper requirement. Sure, this is school related, but since I am required to monitor my own practice and it is the only non-class requirement I have left for graduation, I want to insure I am on top of it. I hear so many horror stories from graduating students who struggled to push out their paper in the last couple months and I refuse to do that. Final draft = Due December.
I have made absolutely ZERO progress on this goal. {{hangs head in shame}}
3. Visit Al at least once before Christmas
I am sort of "cheating" on this since I have already booked a ticket to visit over my fall break in October. I created this goal list, however, before I did so and I still think it counts. Plus, don't all the experts say that the best way to be motivated to complete a to-do list is include something you can check off right away?!?
Trip scheduled for October over fall break. I'm giddy with excitement!
4. Complete at least 3 sewing projects
I really, really want to get better at sewing, and this means forcing myself to sit down and do it.I want to complete at least 3 sewing projects, but they can consist of mending or altering something I already own or making something from scratch. More likely the former, but I've got to start somewhere.
None started. None in the works.
5. Blog less, but with more purpose
I hope I've already started myself on the path to accomplish this. I want the days that I take time to write something outside of the scheduled memes to be purposeful and worth-wile. Less negative attitude and more fulfilling writing so I can keep a positive and productive outlook.
I have done a great job of this! I am sticking to my planned memes and only blogging extra for healing, venting or purposeful reasons. I am really pleased will how well I've stuck to this!
6. Lose 15 lbs.
It's crazy to me that I spent the entire summer in Texas sitting on my butt and did not work outat all! Sure, I was regularly active as far as being outside and walking and such, but nothing that produces weight loss, muscle gain, or over all health increase. This is simply not acceptable for me. Here it is, in black and white - I will lose 15 lbs. by Christmas.
Oh dear...I have not been making any progress on this. I have maintained my current weight, which really just means I'm not eating excessively terrible things. I want to bike more and just get outside whenever I can - that's not going to cut 15 lbs., but it's a jumping off point.
7. Join a fitness class
To tie in to the above goal, I want to join a fitness class. It is unlikely that I will pay to join a gym while I'm staying at my parents (we have a home-gym) but I do want to do a yoga or spin class and finally a boxing class. Any combination of the above would be great, but actively going to a class once-per-week is my realistic goal.
I printed a guest pass to a gym near my house, where my BFF goes. I am hoping to visit a yoga class on Friday and go from there.
8. Maintain a healthy life
Again, this is related to the above two goals, but also to our timeline for baby-making. I want to be eating healthy, getting enough sleep and taking my vitamins. I know these things sound so simple, but it is really easy to neglect some of the basic life necessities when you're as busy as I am. This includes no smoking (4 weeks smoke free!) and staying away from pop (which I've also all-but given up.) Coffee will remain a significant part of my diet, but if that's my worst habit, I can accept that!
I am still smoke-free! I am still taking my multi-vitamin and eating (mostly) better. I am not getting enough sleep, but that has only been a recent occurrence. I am shifting my sleep schedule a bit and a few late nights threw me completely out of whack. I should be back on track very soon!
9. Attend church once per month
I am a little embarrassed to even put this on here, because it's something I should do without "scheduling" it, but it's so easy to brush aside when I'd rather sleep in on Sunday morning. Along with taking care of my mind and body, I have to take care of my soul too!
I have not been doing this and that is unacceptable. I am currently committing myself to church this Sunday - no excuses!
10. Be active in my relationships
This means making the people I love a priority. Specifically, checking my bad days at the door when I am talking to Al or my mom. I also want to have monthly friend-dates with my faves and a monthly date with my momma. I want to make sure I stay active in my sisters' lives also.
I think I am doing well with this. I am actively keeping people in my life, even if it's only for a quick lunch. I am trying to be thoughtful even if I can't physically be in someone's life. I am working on giving people my complete attention when I am with them or talking to them. I hope my friends and family are seeing this effort and my love for them!
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