June update

I took a long look at my goals that I set out in the beginning of January.  So many things have changed in my life since then -- it is like a different world.  So I decided it was best to make some changes.  New goals.  New things to work toward.  So here are the mid year goals.

1.  Loose 55 pounds by December 31, 2012.  I am down 12 pounds from my highest point at the beginning of the year.  Only 43 to go now.
2.  Begin writing a book.  I have a fiction and non-fiction option.  Giving myself 2 years to complete it.  I started writing one of the books.  And I am planning and plotting it in my head.
3.  In June I need to get 8 hours of sleep at least one night a week. Each month after I must add one more night per week.  Done.  Simple.  One night a week.  July I will need to get 8 hours of sleep at least 2 nights a week.
4.  Blog at least 12 times per month.  Success!
5.  Finish unpacking and putting together rooms in the house.  One room a month.  Problem is I have more rooms than months this year.  June is Ladybug's room.   Done!  And here are the pictures to prove it.  Well almost done.  I ordered curtains but they sent the wrong thing.  So I need to order new ones.  My mom is buying her a rug but that hasn't arrived.  And I am seriously debating the idea of building a loft and getting rid of her bed.  July will be either the upstairs bathroom or the study.  Tune in to see the results.

6.  Start a 529 account.  No.  But my employer might do it for me. It is on the list of things to do this week.  Maybe even tomorrow... since I have to be at the bank for something else.
7.  Start a savings account. I am still adjusting to the new finances.  I will worry about this in the fall.  I really need to get a few things under control this summer.
8.  Eat out no more then 2 times per month.  I think it is important to keep this one from last year.  Turns out this is fairly easy to accomplish when you live in a tiny town.
9.  Reinstall Photoshop and start editing photos again.  Nope.  But look what I did with some of the photos I had already photoshopped.  Nice idea but poor execution.  I have better ideas for future art projects.

10. Pay all bills on time. Nope. But I am all caught up.
11. Make at least 1 pair of earrings each week.  Nope.  But in my defense I haven't actually found the beads yet.  I think they are in the study closet.  And that needs to be cleaned... and is on the list of things to do while Ladybug is at my parent's house.


So there you have the new plan.  Hoping I can be successful at it.

Mean Mama