To Do List before Feb 09 --UPDATE #2

As of today...
1. Work out 15 times at the gym I've worked out 3 times.
2. Run/Walk 30 miles 8 miles down, 22 more to go
3. Cook dinner 15 times Cooked 10 meals
4. Fit into dream jeans Haven't tried them on yet...
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights 11 great nights of sleep
6. Work out 10 times in the morning 0 times so far
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album Ordered photos...
8. Set up sewing machine Sewing Machine still in the garage
9. Take one new fitness class a week 2 down
10. Read two books Finished Twilight, Reading Glass Castle
11. Lose 2 lbs. going to let this one be a surprise!

So, how do I feel so far?

I'm feeling good and quite proud I'm staying on top of most of these! Some things I want to make an effort to keep doing once the new month rolls around, others, I don't mind if they fall off (I'm looking at you, morning workouts). This week's goal is to start the album before the puppies eat the photos! ;)

To Do List before Feb 09 --UPDATE #1

As of today...
1. Work out 15 times at the gym: I've worked out 1 times.
2. Run/Walk 30 miles: 3 miles down, 27 more to go
3. Cook dinner 15 times: Cooked 4 meals
4. Fit into dream jeans: Haven't tried them on yet...
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights: 6 great nights of sleep
6. Work out 10 times in the morning: 0 times so far
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album: Ordered and received photos
8. Set up sewing machine: Sewing Machine still in the garage
9. Take one new fitness class a week: 1 down
10. Read two books: Started Twilight last night
11. Lose 2 lbs: haven't weighed myself yet

So, how do I feel so far?

I feel like I'm really starting to make some progress. I need to read more and push myself to go to the gym. I know I am capable of this, it's just a matter doing it now. I'm really enjoy cooking and making my lunches (something I didn't add but wanted to do). I feel like I can control my meals now...

Things to do before Feb 09

Today is the first day of the new year and some new changes. Below are my 10 things to do before Feb 1, 2009. In order to stay afloat, I'll update this post on my progress.

1. Work out 15 times at the gym
2. Run/Walk 30 miles
3. Cook dinner 15 times
4. Fit into dream jeans
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights
6. Work out 10 times in the morning
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album
8. Set up sewing machine
9. Take one new fitness class a week
10. Read two books
11. Lose 2 lbs.

I know the majority of these are health related and some seem a bit lofty but I think I tried to keep everything within grasp and it will just need much needed effort on my behalf to turn these goals into accomplishments!

To Do List before 2010

Happy New Year! To ring in this wonderful new year, it's time for the yearly to do list!

To Do List before 2010
1. Start paying more for my car
2. Work harder for the promotion
3. Start a garden
4. Read a minimum of 2 books a month
5. Teach the puppies some manners
6. Start cycling again
7. Organize and clean out the rest of the house closets
8. Do one triathlon
9. Do one big craft project each month
10. Find out what a set of good abs look on me! (third year on the to do list)
11. Get up to date with all vacation albums (currently 3 behind)
12. Work out 1 time a week at work for 2 months straight
13. Finish remodeling guest room
14. Cook 4 nights a week for 1 month straight
15. Take a vacation to a destination I've never been to
16. Work out 5 times a week for 3 months straight
17. Run 365 miles

Winding down the year...

I always start the year with the best intentions about staying healthy, last year I think I did a fairly decent job until this fall. The last few months I fell off the wagon and then had an unfortunate health issue to deal with. Now I'm almost at the 2008 finish line and gained the lbs I lost last year by being active and eating well. So I've decided I'm going to once again put myself on a regimen in January so I can once again not get winded by walking stairs or running excess mileage. On top of my usual list of things to do, I'm going to put a list to do before Feb. The majority will be health related while I'll try to knock off some other things from the Yearly list.

I will also figure out some reward if I complete my challenge. Stay tuned!

Taking a few deep breaths...

Sorry I've been a little MIA lately... I know I've gotten a bit bad about blogging. Not only have I gotten bad about blogging, I've gotten bad about responding to all my blog emails! (if you've written, sorry, I'm not ignoring you and will try to respond soon!)

I have a good excuse for it. I've been a bit under the weather. I wish it was a cold but have had some health problems as of late that needed immediate assistance. I can't even tell you how many pokes and prodding I've gotten in the last few weeks and it all ended with a minor surgery. I'm better now and while it wasn't life threatening, it's left me drained and a bit mentally unglued. Usually I'm rather chill (at least I hope I am...) but lately, life's curve balls are a little harder to take.

I guess what I'm just tired of this year. As much as I've thrown myself into the holidays (decorated the entire house by December 4) and even wrapped the majority of my presents except for the ones I haven't bought yet for the hubby, I'm just done with this year. This whole health problem was just the icing of this day-old moldy cupcake that you can call 2008.

What a great year it should have been... first year of marriage but it's like if there was some "test of strength" that could be thrown at us, we had it. We lost a sibling this year, had our roof cave in during the "stormy season," sister-in-law in critical condition, lost a family member's house in the fires, had a cousin go through a horrible pregnancy only to lose one of her babies and have her other one have surgery and live in the hospital for a few months....it's like the list goes on and on! I think if anything I'm angry for all these things happening. All these bad moments overshadowed some great ones, one of best friend's beautiful wedding, an amazing Caribbean vacation, and lots of running weekends with my other BFFs. Now, it's December and I find myself just taking deep breaths and counting down the days till the holidays, hoping everything will be okay and we can make one final happy memory for this year.

So, while I'm going to try to keep the rest of the year's post more upbeat, I think I just needed to one little post to vent and say I'm tired of 2008 and now it's time for me to look forward and hope 2009 will bring the yang of happiness to the yin of this year's hardships.

Okay... don't venting... thanks for listening!

Addicted

I just made a VERY important decision.

I decided I need to quit drinking caffeine. For REAL this time. I know I know I've stated before how I gave it up... but each time I was back in the coffee area at the office within 72 hours. But I'm talking for reals this time!

And since my addiction is soo strong (4 cups of coffee...really is that bad?) I decided I will have to set an end date. (OMG... i can't believe I'm planning how I'm quiting my favorite tasty drink!) I think I will quit on November 1. This gives me all of October so I can start weening myself off it. What about September and the rest of August you say? Did I mention it is my FAVORITE tasty drink?!?!

you think I can do it?