Wednesday, October 30, 2013

November Goals

I belong to an online "Get Fit & Fab" group and every month we discuss our fitness/health goals.  I have been posting these monthly goals for awhile now, and a lot of them are just slightly out of reach to truly get EVERYTHING on my list done.  But, month after month, I continue this, because it gives me something to strive for and work towards.  I've been thinking a lot about goals this month.  

Health

1.  Focus on a work out routine/plan.  5 days a week.  No excuses.  Even if it's only for 30 minutes.
2.  Continue to drink more water.  
3.  Start & finish the Advocare 24 Day Challenge.

Home

1.  
Menu plan, and stick to it. 
2.  Start trying more gluten free and paleo recipes.

3.  Accomplish 10 things from my "home" to do list.

Personal

1.  Sign up for professional pictures.  Schedule a date with Shani. 

2.  Get caught back up in school.  
3.  Accomplish 3 items from my 101 things list.  
4.  Accomplish 10 items from my "running" to do list.


October Goals (Recap)

Really - there isn't much of a recap.

I managed to drink water, and have everything packed for the move.  That's about it.  

Health

1.  Continue with the weekly work out routine.  3 days during the week, 1 weekend day.  
2.  Continue to drink more water.  

Home

1.  
Menu plan, and stick to it. 
2.  Start trying more gluten free and paleo recipes.

3.  Have everything packed to move.  :o) 

Personal

1.  Sign up for professional pictures.  Start researching prices.  

2.  Stay caught up in school.  DO NOT GET BEHIND.  
3.  Accomplish 3 items from my 101 things list.  
4.  Accomplish 10 items from my "running" to do list.


Friday, October 18, 2013

peaks, pit, praises, prayers (3)

So clearly this is going to be a more sporadic posting, instead of a weekly thing.  I'm writing a lot of this stuff down in a notebook I keep with me.

Peaks, Pits, Praises & Prayers is basically an overview of whatever time frame you choose {typically a day, but well, I'll probably do a week}.  And overall, I think it might be a fun way to remember what happened during the week.

{peaks} - highlights of the day {week}; overall positives
{pits} - low points of the day; instead of complaining, consider these blessings in disguise
{praises} - praising God for specific things through out the day {week}
{prayers} - prayer requests that arouse during the day {week} or have been lingering

{peaks}

cooler weather {and rain} - texas is still experiencing drought conditions, so the rain was a nice bonus.  plus we have more chances for rain this weekend.

we're moving in less than a week!  i can NOT wait.

{pits}

the government shutdown really took a toll on the emotional stress of some people.  it was hard to watch.  now the government is back up, but they are spouting incredible backlogs for processing things, even though they were only shut down for approx. 10 days.

{praises}

a surprised me with a trip to the pumpkin patch last weekend.  i love that he takes the time to think of things that make me smile.  i can't say enough about this man.

{prayers}

* LJ - Lord, please give LJ peace and wisdom as she struggles through some personal issues currently.  She's a beautiful woman, inside and out.  Help her see that.

* KT - Lord, please give KT the wisdom and courage to fight a battle she's facing.  She knows she can't do it alone.  Watch over her and her precious baby girl, S, and the court system as well.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

October Goals

Whew!  We made it to October.  September was an insanely busy month, and October is shaping up to be similar.  Today, with my mom's birthday, starts the birthday/holiday months. I'll be planning a surprise (he doesn't read the blog) birthday for A this month, along with moving, keeping up in school, work, etc. 

Health

1.  Continue with the weekly work out routine.  3 days during the week, 1 weekend day.  
2.  Continue to drink more water.  

Home

1.  
Menu plan, and stick to it. 
2.  Start trying more gluten free and paleo recipes.

3.  Have everything packed to move.  :o) 

Personal

1.  Sign up for professional pictures.  Start researching prices.  

2.  Stay caught up in school.  DO NOT GET BEHIND.  
3.  Accomplish 3 items from my 101 things list.  
4.  Accomplish 10 items from my "running" to do list.


September Goals - Recap

Starting in September, life is going to be CRAZY!  Between work, school, packing to move, etc. there won't be a lot of time for extras, but I'm going to still create goals, because well, I can. And I'm going to do my best to keep going!

Health

1.  Continue with the weekly work out routine.  3 days during the week, 1 weekend day.  Ha!  I might have worked out twice this month.  
2.  Continue to drink more water.  I did, however, kick a$$ on the water drinking!

Home

1.  
Menu plan, and stick to it. 
2.  Start trying more gluten free and paleo recipes.

3.  Pack up all the stuff in the "office" area downstairs to prepare for MOVING.  
4.  Pack up all glassware, etc. that is not being used.

Personal

1.  Sign up for professional pictures.  Start researching prices.  

2.  Stay caught up in school.  DO NOT GET BEHIND.  
3.  Accomplish 3 items from my 101 things list.  
4.  Accomplish 10 items from my "running" to do list.


Overall, not a terrible month.  :o)  Here's to October!