progress report

I wanted to give you all an update of how I'm doing with my 2013 goals, if for no other reason than to hold me accountable. But maybe it will motivate you a little bit too.

Goal #1: Blog 4 days a week. Clearly I am struggling with this one. Three might just be the magic number now that we are back in session.  

Goal #2: Run a half marathon race. Eh, I was running, until we had 4 days in a row where the weather did not get above zero. Even now it's only 15* out and my general rule is 20* to go on a run (unless there is absolutely no wind). But once the weather gets a little better, and the days a little longer, I'll be back on track and starting to add in some long runs.

Goal # 3: Go on two dates a month. January = success. First date was to the neighborhood cheap theater to see Flight. Second date was dinner at First Course. Of course it's during the Twins season where this goal becomes a challenge.

Goal #4: Read 30 books. I'm off to a good start. I have read The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe  and Prince Caspian so far. And have started The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Anne's House of Dreams, and The Presidents' Club (admittedly I started this one a long time ago, but if I finish it in 2013 I think it'll count).

Goal #5: Keep nails nice. Hmmmm... they were looking real bad, I mean, it's pretty unavoidable when it's this cold. They were cracked and bleeding, with hangnails everywhere, and so brittle they chipped every time I bumped my hands. Luckily I got a gift certificate for manicure for Christmas, so at least currently they look all fancy.

Goal #6: Host garage sale. I clearly could not have completed during January, but thanks in part to another goal of getting organized, I have purged more stuff from the house and added to the pile of things to sell.

Goal #7: Make wedding album. Haven't started.

Goal #8: 1 organization project a month. I still haven't filled you guys in on this one, but so far so good. I finished January's project of organizing the bathroom closet.


I'm off to a good start I'd say, let's hope I can keep it up during February.