http://metachat.org/index.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:48:57 +0000 c610267@http://metachat.org I will get my exercising back in order. I will write at least three times per week. Those sound like a good start to me, I tend to pile too much into a list and then things drop off or I decide have better things to do. I will write at least three times per week.

Those sound like a good start to me, I tend to pile too much into a list and then things drop off or I decide have better things to do.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610267 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:11:54 +0000 c610270@http://metachat.org In February, I pledge to: get rid of that almost-dead car parked in front of my apartment (in fact, I may accomplish that this week - maybe) begin using the exercise bike on my front porch on a daily basis, even if it is just increasing my exercise time from three minutes to four complete the design work on at least two of my long-hanging website ideas (as well as some content) to the point where I can unashamedly submit them to MeFi Projects (with at least one new site a month for the next four months) Not pledged to complete in February, but to make significant progress with a March/April goal: sort through the last of my mountain of paperwork (a job half-finished almost two years ago when interrupted by the death of my father, resulting in the sorting of a different mountain of possessions... which, come to think of it, isn't really finished either - another March Yard Sale is inevitable) I feel tired already.
get rid of that almost-dead car parked in front of my apartment (in fact, I may accomplish that this week - maybe)

begin using the exercise bike on my front porch on a daily basis, even if it is just increasing my exercise time from three minutes to four

complete the design work on at least two of my long-hanging website ideas (as well as some content) to the point where I can unashamedly submit them to MeFi Projects (with at least one new site a month for the next four months)

Not pledged to complete in February, but to make significant progress with a March/April goal:

sort through the last of my mountain of paperwork (a job half-finished almost two years ago when interrupted by the death of my father, resulting in the sorting of a different mountain of possessions... which, come to think of it, isn't really finished either - another March Yard Sale is inevitable)

I feel tired already.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610270 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:33:13 +0000 c610272@http://metachat.org Inspired by this question on the green, I want to become more flexible. Whether or not I'll ever manage the splits I have no idea and seriously doubt I'll get that limber, but I pledge to stretch every day. I have already done my stretches for today. I intend to run three times a week, and if it's just cold without the rain/snow that's predicted, that should be achievable. I mapped out a nice 6km run in my area that I'm dying to try. I've been on a food and supplements regime to try to get my psoriasis in check, and I want to stick to this throughout February. Luckily I like fish and salad. I've been adding in things like pomegranate seeds and edamame into my salads. I read yesterday that, in addition to no red meat, dairy, wheat and citrus I should also eliminate nightshade vegetables - so no aubergines (eggplant), peppers and tomatoes, all of which I love and eat a lot of. But I'm willing to sacrifice this if it'll clear up this damned psoriasis. It's worth doing for February, to see if there's a difference. I need to clear out my old clothes - I have too many grease-spotted t-shirts that I should get rid of, and things I haven't worn in a couple of years that I'll not wear again. I have to do this before the end of the month, so I can buy some new t-shirts in time for my holiday in March. Directly related to grease-spotted t-shirts, I want to get back into the habit of wearing my apron when I'm cooking. this question on the green, I want to become more flexible. Whether or not I'll ever manage the splits I have no idea and seriously doubt I'll get that limber, but I pledge to stretch every day. I have already done my stretches for today.

I intend to run three times a week, and if it's just cold without the rain/snow that's predicted, that should be achievable. I mapped out a nice 6km run in my area that I'm dying to try.

I've been on a food and supplements regime to try to get my psoriasis in check, and I want to stick to this throughout February. Luckily I like fish and salad. I've been adding in things like pomegranate seeds and edamame into my salads. I read yesterday that, in addition to no red meat, dairy, wheat and citrus I should also eliminate nightshade vegetables - so no aubergines (eggplant), peppers and tomatoes, all of which I love and eat a lot of. But I'm willing to sacrifice this if it'll clear up this damned psoriasis. It's worth doing for February, to see if there's a difference.

I need to clear out my old clothes - I have too many grease-spotted t-shirts that I should get rid of, and things I haven't worn in a couple of years that I'll not wear again. I have to do this before the end of the month, so I can buy some new t-shirts in time for my holiday in March.

Directly related to grease-spotted t-shirts, I want to get back into the habit of wearing my apron when I'm cooking.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610272 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:28:09 +0000 c610275@http://metachat.org I wish you all luck but I'm not going to subject you to my horrifying list of things I want to accomplish in the next few weeks. http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610275 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:33:13 +0000 c610277@http://metachat.org What a good suggestion! I will begin actual exercise. PT is down to once per week and they said it's OK to exercise in moderation. I will allow no more candy into this household. I wil thoroughly clean everything I let slide during recovery and its general tiredness.
I will begin actual exercise. PT is down to once per week and they said it's OK to exercise in moderation.

I will allow no more candy into this household.

I wil thoroughly clean everything I let slide during recovery and its general tiredness. ]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610277 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:20:05 +0000 c610281@http://metachat.org My goal is to email my best friends. I've fallen into a bad habit of just drive-by commenting on their facebook pages or whatever. Even up to a couple of years ago we would write really long emails every other week or so, and I felt a lot closer to them. http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610281 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:22:28 +0000 c610287@http://metachat.org Oh, fun - I much prefer monthly lists instead of just yearly goals. (ok, I just like lists. :) ) I will - 1. Keep the craft room/bunny room organized so that I can work on sewing projects. (I just cleaned and organized it last month - it's taken years to get a functioning craft room. Now, I just have to not let things pile up again.) 2. Make progress on the shirt to dress pattern class that I am taking.
I will -

1. Keep the craft room/bunny room organized so that I can work on sewing projects. (I just cleaned and organized it last month - it's taken years to get a functioning craft room. Now, I just have to not let things pile up again.)

2. Make progress on the shirt to dress pattern class that I am taking.

]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610287 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:55:49 +0000 c610288@http://metachat.org I'm working this month on getting up half an hour early on workdays to workout! The baby is sleeping well enough that I really shouldn't be using him as an excuse any more. http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610288 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:41:14 +0000 c610292@http://metachat.org My goal is to cheer up by the end of the month, but it's gonna take a lot of work. http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610292 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:55:12 +0000 c610293@http://metachat.org For you, JanetLand. For you, JanetLand.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610293 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:46:54 +0000 c610296@http://metachat.org 1) Go to the gym everyday 2) Start circulating the resume 3) Either not fuck my life up, or fuck my life up in a productive way
2) Start circulating the resume

3) Either not fuck my life up, or fuck my life up in a productive way]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610296 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:09:02 +0000 c610302@http://metachat.org I will disclose my preexisting goals for end of February to you folks: 1. Drop 2-4 more pounds and get body fat % back under 30% 2. Be up to 8 mile long run by Feb 24 3. Finish the sweater (my FIRST EVER) I am currently knitting 4. Get planning for a September 2013 educational program squared away 5. Be done with cleaning the office closet and well on the way to clearing out other items in the office.
1. Drop 2-4 more pounds and get body fat % back under 30%

2. Be up to 8 mile long run by Feb 24

3. Finish the sweater (my FIRST EVER) I am currently knitting

4. Get planning for a September 2013 educational program squared away

5. Be done with cleaning the office closet and well on the way to clearing out other items in the office.]]> http://metachat.org/index.php/2013/02/04/goals_for_the_month#c610302