2017 Goals

SVRDhand13

whispering hands said:

SVRDhand13 said:

200+ spin classes
train my dog more strictly
donate more to worthwhile charities
become more organized in my apt and office
care less about the little things

If you need any tips on the dog training, you may always PM me.

Thanks I may need to!

what dreams

I posted this in the "Shape Up" thread but I guess it really belongs here.

I want to be completely credit card free this year, meaning I pay cash for everything. If there's no cash, I don't buy it or do it.

I'm starting with a 30-day restaurant cleanse to improve my cash flow. I'm only eating food I cook at home for 30 days. So far, so good. I made it through the first work week of 2017 without my usual morning muffin and coffee at the bakery. Running errands after work today, I salivated at every restaurant I passed, but I made it home and cooked. I'll re-assess after a month. It's going to be damn hard :-).

BONUS: I'm also going to lose weight. Got on the scale this morning to track the restaurant effect on my weight each week. I predict 10 pounds of salt and sugar. . .

whispering hands

How is that going @what dreams ?

what dreams

whispering hands said:

How is that going @what dreams ?

Success so far. I just recorded all my spending for the week and see that I will have to adjust some plans for a few luxury purchases this month. I really wanted to buy this freaking expensive face cream, but it's no longer in the budget, dammit.

what dreams

SVRDhand13 said:

200+ spin classes
train my dog more strictly
donate more to worthwhile charities
become more organized in my apt and office
care less about the little things

I like how you've named exactly how many spin classes you'll attend over the year. That's a great way to account for it.

whispering hands

what dreams said:

whispering hands said:

How is that going @what dreams ?

Success so far. I just recorded all my spending for the week and see that I will have to adjust some plans for a few luxury purchases this month. I really wanted to buy this freaking expensive face cream, but it's no longer in the budget, dammit.

Yeah. I have been having to count every single purchase, and weigh: need v. Want. Saving to fix my car then school, so no extras, for a while! But it'll be worth it

what dreams

whispering hands said:

what dreams said:

whispering hands said:

How is that going @what dreams ?

Success so far. I just recorded all my spending for the week and see that I will have to adjust some plans for a few luxury purchases this month. I really wanted to buy this freaking expensive face cream, but it's no longer in the budget, dammit.

Yeah. I have been having to count every single purchase, and weigh: need v. Want. Saving to fix my car then school, so no extras, for a while! But it'll be worth it

Keep your eyes on the prize . . .

hedonist

what dreams said:

whispering hands said:

How is that going @what dreams ?

Success so far. I just recorded all my spending for the week and see that I will have to adjust some plans for a few luxury purchases this month. I really wanted to buy this freaking expensive face cream, but it's no longer in the budget, dammit.

Rock on!

You too, Tree

whispering hands

hedonist said:

what dreams said:

whispering hands said:

How is that going @what dreams ?

Success so far. I just recorded all my spending for the week and see that I will have to adjust some plans for a few luxury purchases this month. I really wanted to buy this freaking expensive face cream, but it's no longer in the budget, dammit.

Rock on!

You too, Tree

Thank you Hedo!

Annafalk

I want to grow as a person and I don't mean physically. It's not like I'm imateur now but I think I can somehow grow at least some more.

HesCalledDyer

I'd kinda like a long term relationship to start sometime this year but I'll just pack that up with all the other things I know aren't gonna happen.

deadendp

HesCalledDyer said:

I'd kinda like a long term relationship to start sometime this year but I'll just pack that up with all the other things I know aren't gonna happen.

You don't know that. It's only January 8.

whispering hands

HesCalledDyer said:

I'd kinda like a long term relationship to start sometime this year but I'll just pack that up with all the other things I know aren't gonna happen.

The year is young, my friend... the year is young. Do your thing.. stay true to yourself. That "right" person will be drawn to you! Hang in there.. I know loneliness sucks. I
'M going on 17 years solo.. but worth the wait for when the right guy shows up, I will have my "house in
Order".

Annafalk

HesCalledDyer said:

I'd kinda like a long term relationship to start sometime this year but I'll just pack that up with all the other things I know aren't gonna happen.

:hug:

Ms. Haiku

Ms. Haiku said:

Cook 52 meals to expand my skills and be more comfortable in the kitchen.
Attend 52 "events" to be around more people. Events could be knitting groups, author readings, book club, running races, museum events.
Run 10 miles non-stop, or run 1,000 miles. I had similar running goals last year, but I'm trying again.

I'm removing cooking from my list and adding submitting poetry for publication. I don't know how many yet, so that goal is in progress.

I've been to 4 events, so I'm on a good pace for that.

The treadmill has been broken since December, and I had afib a few times in January, which ruins my motivation, so I haven't run, but I worked out twice. So, zero towards that goal, but I'm still interested in it.

Jason P

I am one with the force, the force is with me.

Annafalk

Jason P said:

I am one with the force, the force is with me.

That sounds great Jason P,

Ms. Haiku

Ms. Haiku said:

Ms. Haiku said:

Cook 52 meals to expand my skills and be more comfortable in the kitchen.
Attend 52 "events" to be around more people. Events could be knitting groups, author readings, book club, running races, museum events.
Run 10 miles non-stop, or run 1,000 miles. I had similar running goals last year, but I'm trying again.

I'm removing cooking from my list and adding submitting poetry for publication. I don't know how many yet, so that goal is in progress.

I've been to 4 events, so I'm on a good pace for that.

The treadmill has been broken since December, and I had afib a few times in January, which ruins my motivation, so I haven't run, but I worked out twice. So, zero towards that goal, but I'm still interested in it.

My events goal is going well as I attended five events in February.

I ran in February, but very little. I think a monthly goal may help. So, my March running goal is 31 miles.

I didn't write any poetry to submit. I read more poetry this month than last month, so that's a good start.

whispering hands

Ms. Haiku said:

Ms. Haiku said:

Ms. Haiku said:

Cook 52 meals to expand my skills and be more comfortable in the kitchen.
Attend 52 "events" to be around more people. Events could be knitting groups, author readings, book club, running races, museum events.
Run 10 miles non-stop, or run 1,000 miles. I had similar running goals last year, but I'm trying again.

I'm removing cooking from my list and adding submitting poetry for publication. I don't know how many yet, so that goal is in progress.

I've been to 4 events, so I'm on a good pace for that.

The treadmill has been broken since December, and I had afib a few times in January, which ruins my motivation, so I haven't run, but I worked out twice. So, zero towards that goal, but I'm still interested in it.

My events goal is going well as I attended five events in February.

I ran in February, but very little. I think a monthly goal may help. So, my March running goal is 31 miles.

I didn't write any poetry to submit. I read more poetry this month than last month, so that's a good start.

Monthly goals help a lot!

whispering hands

mfc2006 said:

workout more
write more
play more shows

@mfc2006 , just curious.. how do you guys play shows if you live in different states? Love ya'll's music btw.