Week 16 Review

Some of my adventures this week!

Inslee Fariss prints I picked up at Auction, now in my Master bath

Inslee Fariss prints in my guest bath

Wet Set Day 1 - very high, tight curls, even after a lot of brushing

Wetset Day 2, a lot looser and flowy

Wet Set Day 3, more Veronica Lake, which is what I'm trying to achieve for now

The cutest little ceramic lemons for my kitchen. Didn't purchase, but on my contemplation list.

Cute pineapple, also on the contemplate list.

New perfumes I am contemplating buying. The one on the left is "She Belongs There" which smells heavenly. The one on the right is "Amongst the Waves" - heavenly, but more formal.

I often see things that I want, but don't buy right away. Partly because of our #6 goal of getting out of debt, partly because I hate to bring things into my life that I'm just going to throw out later. I'd rather wait, think about how it will work in what I currently have and if I really love it, then go back. Impulse shopping has turned out badly many-a-time!

Week 15 Review

Week 14 Review

• I'm thinking I need to give up dairy to see the changes I want. Maybe test for a while what that does to my body.
• Dinner and dessert are still the weak points of my day. I feel so much better when I eat well that I'm sure this is temporary resistance that I just need to keep working through.

2016 Goals Progress Report: March

Well, I'm not sure how the February progress report slipped through my fingers. Oh well. Onward and upward!

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• Career: 5/10
  • I commute 45 minutes each way.
  • I have a set schedule that isn't very flexible.
  • I am constantly stressed out by people and deadlines at work (people not meeting deadlines)
  • I am not passionate for what I do, though I am good at it. It's not really something you can invest yourself in because it is dependent on other people completing tasks and you have no autonomy.
  • No autonomy. They won't even allow employees to work from home on a consistent basis, which basically means I need to find a new job once I have kids, which isn't my first choice.
  Environment: 5/10
  • We keep finding more and more things wrong with the house - leaks, sagging patches of floor from shoddy work and the foundation can't just be fixed, it has to be completely replaced.
  Finances: 3/10
  • We have some savings - about 3k.
  • I have a 401(k).
  • We are about 61k in debt.
  • Aaron's income cut out for most of Feb-March, which has been making me very nervous. He says it will come back 4/15. Let's hope so.
  • I want to open Roth IRAs for both of us.
  • Once we are out of debt, I will feel a bit better. C'mon 2018!
  Health: 6/10
  • I'm overweight: 166.7 lbs.
  • My binging isn't as hard as it used to be. I'm working on replacing my dessert habit with a couple squares of rich dark chocolate.
  • I am not consistent with exercise.
  • My sleep has gotten better.
  • I have had a recent bout with mid-lower back/sciatica pain. So not good. I want to work Pilates back in so I'm flexible again.
  Relationships: 7/10
  • I've got several very strong relationships which enrich my life.
  • I talk to my mom a ton.
  Personal Development: 9/10
  • I read several books a month, mostly from the library. Usually 1 or 2 fiction books, about 3-5 non-fiction depending on what I am researching.
  • I am learning new skills pretty consistently. Last year I learned SQL, now I am learning copy writing and french (for personal enjoyment) on the side.
  Fun & Hobbies: 3/10
  • I'd say planning personal development is my strongest hobby.
  • I'd like to start playing the cello again, but I would need to buy one. 
  • Sometimes I think about sketching clothing designs.
  Structure: 7/10
• Still need to improve my rituals

Progress made toward goals in January:

Goal #1 Dialing In My Food, Sleep and Exercise - Down to 140lbs or 26" by June 2016

• Still some ways to go. Quite a ways. I'd like to see 20/28 on target meals (nutritious, healthy, non-processed) for food in April.
• I'd like to see 4/7 each week for exercise.
• I'd like to see at least 8 hours a night for sleep.
• Just realized June is 3 months away. I'm pretty sure 20+ lbs is beyond my abilities at this point, so that date will likely move out. It's not about the weight so much as the measurements, though.

Goal #2 Earn $500/month on the side by March 2016

• Signed a client for up to 20 hours a week! Now to deliver and assess if a second client is needed for the between assignment downtime.

Goal #3 Pass the PMP certification test by September 2016

• On hold until approval is granted

Goal #4 Develop a home management system that is usable in small doses every day

• Did not do well with this - just the bare minimum.

Goal #5 Develop a personal appearance system

• Started deciding what my Spring/Summer Capsule needed for this year.

Goal #6 Continue 2015 goal of Debt Payoff by 2018.

• Basically on hold until Aaron's income comes back in the picture.

Fixes identified this month

• Focus more on daily consistency - using rituals for what and when things need to be done.
• Think about 3 rituals I can put into place that will help me achieve goal #1.
• Morning tea instead of coffee with cream to 1. help me sleep and 2. lessen my dairy intake and unpleasant coffee breath (which I loathe more than I enjoy the taste/kick from coffee)
• Walking the dog with Aaron when I get home from work
• Meal planning/optimizing my meals for the most nutritional impact weekly/daily
• Replacing random sweets with > 80% dark chocolate - 2 or so squares

2016 Spring/Summer Wardrobe Purchases

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Still looking for: White capris, a couple more cardigans in different colors (possibly Mint and turquoise, or kelly green, or pink), preferably short sleeve, a flowy, spring colored skirt - knee length

Week 13 Review

I have definitely been slacking with keeping my updates frequent. But I seek progress - not perfection!

Notice how nice and consistent I am in the mornings, but by the end of the day I struggle? That's partly me using up my determination so by the end of the day I don't have much fight in me and partly because dinner is often the "forgotten meal".

I'm super happy with the progress I've made on Goal #2 - I already billed over $100 on my first project this week. I will wait a week or two to see if I need to add on a new client to consistently bring in or exceed $500.

Week 12 Review

Pretty rough week, food wise.