I’ve been terrible about blogging. Really, writing alltogether. I guess now that I’m not in school I’m just not in front of the computer like I used to be. Also, it feels very much like work now that there is no real writing-work to compare it to. But here an update on the goal-progress is:
BODY
things I’m already doing, or kind of doing
-running. Tomorrow it’s day 880 in a row. Big deal! And, I’ve been doing 30-20-10 HIITs so I’m getting super-fast.
-water. Most days I drink all 12. Some days get busy so the worst I’ve done is 8 cups.
-flossing. Doin’ it! Daily too. I am a rock-star.
-Been wearing makeup every day (except Sun) to work. Perfume some days also. [time-line: daily, before work]
things to start
-I went to the dentist–and had ZERO problems. That’s not usually my life. Also, I have my 6 month check up on the books. Feels good to work for a corporation and get for-real health insurance. Dentist = free. Next, gyno and general dr appt. Research on those will be commencing Sunday.
-I need to pain my nails more. It’s an easy thing to do and I have a lot of pretty colors. [time-line: Fridays, during the day] I have been lackadaisical about this, but did it twice this year.
-And I should wear my beautiful jewelry more. Those are really easy things that add an extra touch of niceness. [time-line: Monday, Wednesday, +/- Thursday] This has happened at least once a week, but there is work to do in this area.
-I’d also like to take more care fixing my hair. Instead of a pony-tail, maybe a braid or rows, or a nice barrette. And, as a more expensive, and long-term thing, this year I’d like to start permanently dying my hair. I dyed my hair. The appointment was long and semi-expensive. The color–my exact hair color for cheap up-keep. It is boring! I need to have a little pizazz, but on a budget. More planning will happen. As for the hairstyles–I’d say I make an effort about once every 10 days. It’s a D.
MIND
things I’m already doing, or kind of doing
-Work stress has been bringing me down. Mostly when I’m alone on Sundays, because I worry about things I may have done wrong. I need to remember they NEED me, and to not care. Because–really, I shouldn’t.
things to start
-reading more for pleasure. [time-line: Friday, Saturday, Sunday]. I read every night before bed! Good for me.
-read/outline my undergrad textbooks and notebooks. This will serve 2 purposes: 1) it will utilize some of that money I’m paying in school-loans and not make my degree seem quite so pointless. I feel like I’m paying all this money back, yet I never USED my education for anything. 2) I might learn the material better without the pressure of multiple classes, regurgitating info for tests, and papers and projects. I can learn the stuff at my pace and the stuff I find interesting/important. And a surprise 3rd advantage–I might be able to clean some of it out and get rid of it once I’ve looked at it. [time-line: Thursdays during the day? Try it and see if this day works, then reevaluate] I haven’t done this, like at all. F-.
SPIRIT
things I’m already doing, or kind of doing
-be more consistent about adding a weekly item to my positivity jar. I do it, but not that frequency. [time-line: Sunday night] It’s happened almost 3 times this year–I need to step up my game.
things to start
-I newed to re-start thinking of all the things I’m thankful for daily. I really liked it, and it was an easy thing to do, which also had the benefit of re-focusing my attention from worrk to gratitude. I just sort of fell out of the habit the less stressed and the happier I got. [time-line: daily, before sleeping]. One word- fail.
-painting for enjoyment. It’s a nice hobby that Cool and I can do together. I want to paint light switch covers and finish my totem painting series. [time-line: Friday or Saturday, twice a month] also fail.
CLEAN/ORGANIZE
things I’m already doing, or kind of doing
-I did clean on schedule. It is hard because I’m tired.
-make a shopping list. I always do this, but lately it’s been more of a long-term list then is really helpful. I need to buy the items at least twice a month and start a new list. [time-line: as needed]. Fail.
things to start
-scan all my photos and back them up on my external hard-drive to cut down on albums. [time-line: tomorrow–get it done ASAP] I actually did 2 full photo-albums. It takes a long time!
-Also consolidate my scrapbooks, and make power-points or DVDs of some of the materials to save space (and future moving hassle). [time-line: next Wednesday, January 13th]. It’s on my to-do.
-set a consistent grocery shopping day! Problem is I hate it. But in order to cook, I need ingredients on hand, so this has to happen. I think every other Sunday after work will be a less-busy convenient day (relatively) to go. [time-line: every other Sunday, starting January 17th]. Fail.
SOCIAL
things I’m already doing, or kind of doing
-I have also learned not to place the expectations I have for myself on people at work. Through experience, I realized that only creates social problems and makes me stressed and resentful. People aren’t going to have my drive or dedication, and it’s not my problem. So a huge goal is to keep that up, because I really am bunches happier for it. [time-line: continuous]. Ugh–I need to ignore douche-baggery!
-make a firm cooking date with Cool. We love to cook together and it makes the following week a lot smoother. Friday or Saturday depending on what else is going on will work well. [time-line: Saturday, January 9th]. It happened once? We need to be much better.
things to start
-2015 was AWFUL for blogging! I didn’t do it, when I did it felt like an obligation, and it wasn’t too technically great of writing either–much like that last sentence. Partially, it was because 2015 was such a transitional year. Partially, I was too tired and adjusting to a new work schedule. And it didn’t happen a lot, because I was happy hanging out with Cool, and didn’t want to “step away” to write by myself. This year, I aim to be better than that, though I don’t know if I will go so far as to impose deadlines or post-numbers on myself. After all, it supposed to be fun. [time-line: write again Thursday or Friday this week]. I didn’t. I also didn’t Yelp, or things of that nature.
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