Status Check: Quarter 1

Upon realizing that we already a quarter of the way through the year, I wanted to evalute my progress towards my goals. Unfortunately, I'm afraid there isn't much to report. (I left the numbering the same as it was originally posted here but I only commented on the things that were valid.)

1. Reduce the waste that is produced in my home.
Doing: We are using the compost bin. I am actively making an effort to recycle all the paper products that I can. I am carrying a reusable bag in my purse.
What's next: Buy products that have less packaging, ie. buy things in bulk, loose, at the farmers market.

2. Work on muscle toning and development.
I am doing a Jillian Michaels workout dvd - 20 minutes of alternating strength, cardio, and abs- it's working! I can certainly tell a difference. Now I just need to be more consistent.


5. Begin training for a tri.
I am deleting this goal. I picked it because it seemed like a good thing to do, but really it's just the trendy thing to do, it's not actually something I want to do right now. I am riding my bike more now that it is warm. I will be happy to go swimming in the lake when it gets warm enough for that. But now's not the time for a tri. I'd rather run the City of Oaks again.

7. Take an art class.
I picked out two for the fall! Check out their Leisure Ledger- there's all sorts of stuff!
I think I should look into some type of meet up group too.

8. Read at least 3 classics.
Well, I read Prodigal Summer which was awesome. And I am reading A Prayer for Owen Meany, which is something that has been staring at me from my bookshelf for years, so I'll count that as one. I'm still not devouring books as I feel I should be...

9. Bake bundt cakes and deliver them to friends.
I will be making a carrot cake this saturday for my neighbor! I might try this recipe.

10. Spend one day a week exploring, playing, creating, doing.
Hmm... I'm not sure that I'm doing this. But I am spending more time relaxing and less time cleaning.

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10 Shared Goals

1. Visit all of the state parks in NC.
We decided that was an unrealistic endevour. But I am documenting them as we go.

4. Go on more picnics.
I eat my lunch outside almost everyday. Now I just need to start sharing this tradition with other people.

5. Plant a garden in my backyard.
I can't take credit for this... but there is a bountiful garden being planted in my backyard.

8. Volunteer with at least 3 organizations.
One down, two more to go.


It's a start.