A couple months ago, I shared my 2013 bucket list. You know…those things I want to accomplish before the end of 2013. Well, one thing I’ve discovered about goal setting (and, this bucket list is also a goal list, of sorts) is that if there are no points of measurement along the path, the goals typically do not get reached. So, in an effort to hold myself accountable, I thought I’d give you an update on where things stand with my list, especially considering we’re already over halfway into 2013 (yikes!).
1. Develop and keep a consistent fitness schedule. I’m learning to incorporate exercise back into my life again, but in order for it to become a routine habit…I’ve got to build in consistency.
- I’m going nowhere fast with this one. The issue here is the word “consistent”. I’ve been exercising…some. That’s it. This remains on my bucket list, however.
2. Complete our wedding scrapbook. Now that Joel and I have been married nearly 8 months, it’s time to start tackling our wedding scrapbook.
- I’ve been organizing the pictures digitally to prepare to make a print order. My plan is to have pictures here by our 1st anniversary (next month!) so that the scrapbooking can officially commence!
3. Catch up 2013 scrapbook. As a scrapbooking lover, I have endless projects I could be working on, but I’m also trying to keep up with our years – in pictures. I plan on 2013 being the first year that I actually keep up with as time goes on…therefore, I need to get it caught up (and stay there until the 2013 book is done).
- Best laid plans… 🙁 Staying on my bucket list. Before this 40-day blog journey is over, I plan to have January complete. Hey…it’s a start…right?
4. Memorize 9 new scriptures. I used to do scripture memory routinely, especially along with Beth Moore’s Siesta Scripture Memory Team. But, I’ve gotten out of the habit of regular, intentional scripture memorization. So, beginning now, I’m choosing to memorize two scriptures/month. For me, the scriptures I’m selecting are those that I feel will help me in my weight loss journey. Infusing God’s Word into this is vital to ultimate success!
- Epic fail! 🙁 No excuses.
5. Write a book proposal. I’ve had a book (actually a couple) in my head for quite awhile, but I’ve never taken the time to flush it out on paper. I’m going to do that for 2013 – in the form of a formal book proposal. What happens after that is up to the Lord’s leading. 🙂
- I am actually making progress with this one and still feel I’m in line to compete by year-end. 🙂
6. Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail. This is something I’ve wanted to do for a LONG time! Along with my husband, I plan to finally do it later this year!
- We’re making plans for an October trek!
7. Get at least 1 more newspaper for my collection. I have this little habit. Some might call it silly, but it’s quite fun for me. I collect newspapers from all the state capitals. Now, I don’t just call the newspaper office from each state’s capital and ask them to mail one to me. I have to actually go there to get it. That’s the fun part…the travel! I have quite a few already, and I intend to keep pursuing this little passion of mine until I have all 50! So, my goal is to get (at least) one more this year.
- We’ll be doing this in early November during our midwest/southwest vacation! I’ll actually have several new papers for my collection if all goes as planned.
8. Make curtains for all my windows needing curtains. This one is self-explanatory. My windows need treatment…I would love to make them myself!
- I have the fabric for the windows in the living room. Sewing machine is still sitting there…staring at me.
9. Have all my Christmas cards ready to mail by Thanksgiving (even if they don’t get mailed for a few weeks). I’m a Christmas card freak! I love to give them AND receive them. But, the joy of exchanging Christmas cards can get snuffed out if I procrastinate and wait until the last minute to send them out. This year, I plan to work ahead and have them ready by Thanksgiving. I can do it. I know I can…I know I can…I know I can.
- On target!
10. Reach my goal weight! This is my biggest and loftiest goal/bucket list item for this year. But, it’s not impossible. I’ve already “crunched the numbers” and see how I can do…jut gonna take some hard work and LOTS of prayer!
- Not gonna happen. I’ve had to set a new goal here. I do have a “number” I’m trying to get to by year-end, but I won’t be at goal. It would be impossible without making myself physically sick, and that’s not the goal here.
There you have it! As you can see, I needed this reality check, because I’m not hitting many of my goals / plans for the year. I’m re-grouping as I type this and plan to update again in a couple months. Feel free to hold me accountable. I need all the help I can get. 🙂
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