another month gone

1.  Lose weight.  Last year I set a goal and failed.   This year I am going to not set a number and just hope it is less than what I started at. This includes good eating habits and exercising.  The bad news is that I gained 9 pounds this month.  The good news is that I lost 9 pounds this month (in one weekend when I was sick).  The bad news is that I gained 5 pounds after getting better.  The good news is that I have managed to lose 4.6 by today.  So I am up .4 pounds this month but currently on a downward trend.
2.  Read at least 1 book a month.  I liked this one from last year and have decided to keep it.  I gave up on the book I was reading in January... even though it is still on my bedside table.  I then read 2 David Baldacci (is that how you spell his name?) books this month.  I read Hell's Corner and Sixth Man.  He is a great writer.  Fun books.
3.  Get at least 8 hours of sleep at least 4 times per week.  I liked this one from last year and I think it is wise that I keep it this year. First half of the month was really bad.  Last half was great.  Helps to be sick - I want nothing more than to sleep.
4.  Blog at least 12 times per month.  I am lowering the number but keeping the goal.  Done!
5.  Refinish the new kitchen table.  Really.  Not yet.  I fear might fail at this 2 years in a row.
6.  Start a 529 account.  Not yet!!
7.  Start a savings account. Not yet!!
8.  Eat out no more then 2 times per month.  I think it is important to keep this one from last year.  Hmmmm.  I forgot to track.  I think I did not succeed.  But I don't think I was bad.  No fast food this month though.
9.  Learn how to use the video feature of the camera and learn how to use Photoshop.  Nothing.
10. Pay all bills on time. I think this is an important one to keep.  Bills???  What's that.  Being sick has really made me lose motivation.
11. Make a decision about going to graduate school.  If going then start the process of making it happen.  Still side tracked... some developments with the side track.  I am in the running for a new job.  I have my second interview in a couple of weeks.  I am really interested in the job.  And scared.  But can't make any progress with school until I know what is happening with the job.
12.  The secret.  Not ready to say it out loud but need to make a decision and make it happen.  See above. 

Much better month this time.  And I am really proud of myself considering I spent 2 weekends in bed sick and feeling bad many more days than I allowed my to feel.  Feeling positive about what March will bring.

Mean Mama