Goals for 2014

I'm going to try to actually meet some goals this year.

1.  Finish a craft project every month.
2.  Read a book a month.
3.  Exercise three times a week.
4.  Loose 20lbs - I really need to loose 40lbs.
5.  Stay on track with the MBA program.
6.  Pay off 4 Credit Cards.
7.  20 no spend days per month.
8.  Blog 3x a week.
9.  Keep up with YNAB
10. Family Time - enjoy life.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year.  

I'm Alive

Sorry I'm not good at blogging, but that will change with the new year.  2014 Goals to follow - they will include debt reduction goals, weight reduction goals, career, crafting, simplifying and school goals.
See you December 31st.

Apparently I Suck at Blogging.

I have been busy, too busy to blog.  I started an on-line MBA program.  I'm already done with class one and have started week 1 of the 2nd of 14 classes.   I'm already behind and will be busy very tomorrow trying to catch.  I'm also in the middle of evaluation month I have to be done with all my evaluations by October 31st.  I'm scheduled to go on vacation November 6th.   So I have a lot going on.

I Suck at Achieving Goals

Week Sept 8th - Sept 14th. 

 

1.  5 no spend days.  Failed

2.  Exercise 4 days  Failed

3.  Yoga 2 days.  Failed

4.  No new credit card debt. Superstar

5.  4 PDSA's  Failed

6.  Update dashboard Failed

7.  Take RNC test.  Failed

8.  Log my food - starting Monday. Failed

9.  School - stick to my guns - on-line or postpone.  Superstar

10. Blog at least 3 times.  Failed

 

 

I didn't do well with my goals this week. In my defense I have had a cold all week and I feel like shit. I started school I went to class on Thursday and started the on-line class on Friday.  It took me all weekend to catch up.  I have another busy week.  My father in-law is having a cardiac procedure tomorrow so I might be going to the hospital to visit him  after work.  He may go home after the procedure my mother in-law will give me a call when he is done.  Tuesday I have a work dinner.  The remainder of the week I have homework assignments due.  I need to study a little everyday.   I work all week.

 

Here are my goals for this week. 

 

September 15 - 21

 

1.  Work out 4 days a week. 

2.  Study everyday

3.  4 PDSA's

4.  Update Dashboard

5.  Complete August's code review

6.  Eat healthy

7.  Track food

8.  Blog 4 days a week.

 

Let the week begin.

MBA Program and Payday

Started school today - it was a long exhausting day.  Worked and had school until 8:30pm thank god he let us out one hour early. I transition to the on-line program next week.  I already feel behind since the professor who taught the class I went to today is not the same on-line professor.  Hopefully they will transition me to the on-line program tomorrow so I can catch up.   Today was payday I had 16 hours of extra pay on my check.  Despite that I don't have any extra money to spend this week.  So depressing - I will forge ahead I just need to keep my eye on the prize - being debt free.  I paid the dentist 300.00 dollars I still owe $100.00.  My goal is to pay him off next week.  I still have a cold I haven't exercised at all this week except for my short swim.  

Sick

I felt like I was getting a cold over the weekend.  Well it took over yesterday and today I feel like crap.   I made a big pot of chicken soup and took Nyquil last night.  At least I was able to sleep.  Today I'm not much better, more soup and more Nyquil tonight.  Tonight I'm drinking nighty nighty tea - I'm not a big tea drinker but I'm liking it.  I don't have to be at work until 1pm tomorrow.  So I'm not going to set the alarm.   My goals for this week are not going well.   I did go swimming which I don't think was a good idea.  It was 100 degrees on the roof but the water was freezing.   Today was a no spend day.  Yesterday I went to Treasure Island for soup supplies.   The next two days are going to busy I have breastfeeding support group tomorrow and Thursday I have school 5:00 - 9:00.  I have to go to class for one day and then I can do the rest on-line. I'm trying hard to catch up on Quality I have to finish up by the 14th.  I added 600.00 to my credit card debt.  The next few months are going to be tough.   More updates tomorrow.  

I'm missing my puppy girl!   The weekend can't come fast enough. 

Another Weekend

Crazy M. Loving her ball

My baby has a new haircut

 

Why do weekends go so fast?   I accomplished a lot most of it work related. Due to potential for identity theft I joined an identification protection service - it was free for 1 year.   I checked my credit score  it was better than I thought - 730.  The amount of credit card debt is off the wall - so I need to focus and follow a plan.  The total is 76,156.00.  I added 600.00 to it to pay for train tickets for our trip to England.   I decided I would make weekly goals hoping I will hold myself accountable and accomplish them.  

 

Week Sept 8th - Sept 14th. 

 

1.  5 no spend days.

2.  Exercise 4 days

3.  Yoga 2 days.

4.  No new credit card debt.

5.  4 PDSA's

6.  Update dashboard

7.  Take RNC test.

8.  Log my food - starting Monday.

9.  School - stick to my guns - on-line or postpone. 

10. Blog at least 3 times.

 

Let the week begin.   

More Life Changes.

Summer is almost over, the kids are back to school.  Where did the time go?  I might be heading back to school myself.  I applied for graduate school, I haven't broken the news to my husband yet.  He will not be happy.  I get very crabby when I'm in school.   The program is little over two years.  It meets once a week at work.  I might transition to the on-line program.  Each class is 6 weeks long.  I think I handle almost anything for 6 weeks.   My goal is to blog more.   I plan on starting the new month with goals - weight loss, debt reduction, no spending, getting organized, school, crafting, blogging, exercise, photography and getting caught up at work.   We will see - I must be realistic. 

Starting over

I haven't posted in a long time.  I missed the entire month of April. May is my birthday month so it is time to start new.  So I will start with my May Goals. 

1. Study for the IBLCE exam 5 times a week.
2. Complete my Lactation Education Course by mid May.
3. Attend Lactation Conference.
4. Pay off one credit card.
5. Complete PDSA for Qtr 1 and 2
6. 10,000 steps at least 5x a week.
7. Do not dip into savings account.
8. Apply for graduate school
9. Catch up on SERs reports. 
10. Start Garden.
11. Blog at least 4 x a week.

Hefty goals lets see how it goes.  

One Day Without Coffee

Yesterday I didn't have one sip of coffee.  Today I'm paying for it. I woke up with a splitting headache and it hasn't left me all day.  I feel like I'm having a stroke.  It just goes to show you how addicting coffee is.  I'm trying desperately trying to loose weight it just is not happening.  No matter what diet I try I can't seem to stick with it.  I need to go back on Weight Watchers and be religious about tracking my points.  At least I can eat and drink the food I like. 

Maggie's 6th Birthday

It is hard to believe that Maggie Marie is 6 years old. I feel like I have had her forever. She is the sweetest puppy ever. I'm looking forward to spending the summer with her and many more years.

Busy Weekend!

This weekend went by too fast.  Daughter 3 had her MRI - hopefully we will have results Monday or Tuesday.  Praying for good results.  Mechanic man and I went to a friends 50th birthday party - we had a great time.  Work is stressing me out - the nurses are unhappy and we are back to them and us again.  I thought things were going well but apparently not.  It is difficult trying to make everyone happy.  I signed myself and the girls for the Color Run in June.  I need to go back to my Couch to 5k workout schedule.  I need to get my act together not only for my health but for our finances.  This weekend my debit card to was compromised and I had to deactivate it.  I'm waiting for a new one - in the meantime I have to stop spending money.  I don't really need anything I just can't stop shopping. Tomorrow I work an OT Shift - I have a very busy work week.  Many meetings and late night shifts it's going to be a long week.  I miss MM already she can sense when I'm leaving for the week.  I really wish I could take her downtown with me. 

The Flu has got me down!

I have been sick with the flu since last Friday.   I went to the doctor on Wednesday and was started on antibiotics.  I'm not sure the antibiotics are helping but they certainly haven't hurt.  I'm tired, have a productive cough and can't hear out of my right ear.  I haven't worked all week - making this 2 weeks off since I was on vacation the week before.  I'm hoping to be back to work on Monday.  I need to work OT so I can work on paying of some of these bills.  Tonight is my last night at home I'm back downtown tomorrow.  As much as I love the condo downtown I miss my house, my family and the 2 M's.   I need to start working on my goals the first is to get my health on track with exercise and diet.  This bug has really taken me down I need to work myself back up and get healthy. 

Christmas Celebration and Another One Leaves the Nest

 

Today we celebrated Christmas with the girls we also said good bye to D3.  D3 is starting a new job in Springfield.   Springfield is where her boyfriend lives with his family.  I'm sad to see her go but I think it is a good move for her.  She needs to see if this relationship is the one and the only way to do that is to spend some quality time together.  She sounded excited when I talked to her this evening.  I hope everything goes well with her new job.  Her dad is sad he is going to miss her and so is Miss. M.  

 

For Christmas the girls put a picture frame together with pictures of all the events in 2012.  I have to say it is my favorite Christmas gift of the year. 

 

Tomorrow I start a diet after having a week off and ending the week with the flu I have discovered that I need to get my act together.  My focus will be getting healthy by loosing weight and exercising on a regular basis.  Many of the health issues my mother is suffering from are from poor diet and lack of exercise.  I can see myself falling in the same trap.  It is time to get it together. 

I need to start 2013 over

My no spend year hasn't started well.  I need to get back to work and stop on-line shopping.  So the year starts tomorrow.  Today was a total bust.  I spent money on things I didn't need.  I also ate poorly and haven't exercised at all this entire vacation.  I also have a cold.  M.M. got her haircut today she looks adorable.  They never put bows in her hair but today she got bows.  I don't think she likes them I know for sure M2 hates them.   Tomorrow is my last official vacation day.  We are suppose to go to dinner with Mr. J's parents I'm hoping I feel better because right know I'm not up to it.