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05 February 2008
New Years Resolution Bunnies - Report!→[More:] Today is Peace, Love, and Mardi Gras, tomorrow is a good day to double down on those resolutions. So how have you been doing?
1. Went nowhere near my January running goal (lots of excuses, no good reasons apart from being sick for a week) but did run more that the mefi challenge knows about.
2. Only drank wine one day. Yay me!
That was all of my resolutions and they were January specific.
I got married in January, which was kind of a resolution kept (and it rocks so far!).
My proper self-denial resolutions were held over until February - I'm now allowed one small glass of wine every other day, and no other alcohol. Feels good so far - slightly worried that I'd forgotten how good mornings can feel. Didn't think I drank *that* much. Hoping this will also result in weight loss.
1. Get my own place.
Nope, still living at home. Currently attempting to save up some serious $ in case I do get accepted to start an MLS degree.
2. Organize my crap.
Kinda sorta. I was able to figure out my benefits forms and whatnot for my new job, which was awesome, but otherwise, I haven't really cleaned out much.
3. Learn to be an adult.
Heh, still working on this one. I do have a budget made that seems to be working, I have benefits figured out, and I sent in forms for my 2nd retirement savings thang today.
Was there a "Resolutions" thread I can referece? Cause I can't find one. Anyway, I resolved to work out every weekday morning and to bring my lunch to work. I've been doing great so far - I think I probably worked out 17/20 weekday mornings last week.
I've only been bringing my lunch for three weeks, but in that time I've lost three pounds!
1. Get back to the gym. A-
I've been going almost every morning, although a couple work trips interrupted things.
2. Eat real meals at our dining room table, with the TV off. C
Buh, we have not been very good about this.
3. Try for a "date night" or some other activity with my fiancé once a week. C+
We've gone out a couple times, but not every week.
4. Be more productive at work. C
I've gotten some things done, but still probably spend too much time on the internet.
5. Keep in touch with my family, especially my sister and her new baby. B
I set up a family blog that is helping, and called my sister on her birthday a couple weeks ago.
6. Make sure my friends know how much they mean to me. C
Not very good at this.
7. Organize my "crafty room that's not crafty" better. F
Haven't even started.
8. Plan and throw a wedding and party without freaking out. B-
I have occasional freakouts but we found a cool private club and are trying to secure the last weekend in our timeframe that they have still available. Have to depend on others (need a sponsoring club member) that are currently out of town, so it's scary. I hate being not in control.
9. Not on my resolution list, but starting last Thursday I'm on a diet. For the first time in my life. I'm tracking my eating and activities using FitDay.com. It's been interesting so far.