So if you’ve been reading my blog by now you now I am really goal oriented. As soon as I have something written down, or thought of as a goal it makes it that much more a reality that I’ll actually do it. But they have to be pretty specific. While my Wheel of Balance idea was great – it took signing up for a triathlon and creating a pretty specific training program to really focus on the exercise portion.
Anyway, lots of people have bucket lists. Today I decided I need to spice up my life a little bit. What better way to do that then by coming up with 10 things to do before September? What better way to combat feeling lost? And really, I love making to do lists.
In reality they’ll all be things I want to do. But sometimes life gets in the way and it’s easy to let things slide. So I want to do the following 10 things before September and the best part is that my triathlon is August 29th which will be a perfect end goal.
- Read 3 books
- Buy a back up hard drive and save my crap
(I worry about this constantly since my old computer died with all of my Tasmania/Australia pictures 😦 ) - Adopt a soldier
I just did! Through this amazing organization, you write to a soldier once a week and send care packages 1-2 times a week. I feel such strong support for anyone willing to fight for our country (even if I don’t support the war) I support the people out there. So even if this helps the soldier on one day – it’s worth it! - Try to have conversations with my new gym crush, “Georgia” (somehow need to find out his schedule! Stalker much?)
- Go on a date (preferably with Georgia 😉 )
- Make a new friend.
I have amazing friends in my life. But I’m finding each new person teaches me something, or adds value to my life, or is open to do activities with. I am a little shy and reserved when meeting new people so it might be nice to drop that and try to make a new friend. - Create an excel budget.
No more debt, no more spending $150 a week on groceries (seriously, I shop for one person), or $100 a week on new clothing. - Go to a drop-in dance class with my younger sister and cousin who will only be in Boston for the summer
- Go to a BODYPUMP class
my hope is that with one of these, I can get into routine of doing it once a week. I need some strength training! - Do a triathlon!
- *Have really good sex 😉
So number 11 is a bonus. I can’t really have sex unless I find someone I feel connected with so there isn’t any bad hang-up after but I’m opening the door to the possibility. My body is basically screaming at me to open that door. And what better way to re-assign my thoughts towards the number 11 (the number which has always reminded me of B for a number of reasons.)
I know some of these sound like silly goals but the truth is, if getting them on paper is what gets to do them so I get cross them off my list, so be it. I say it’s worth a try.
These are great goals!! Especially #11 😉 And Body Pump is great…I do Group Power, which is basically the same thing and it’s a great workout. You can totally do it. And I love reading in the summer, especially, always good at the beach, right?
Yes it’s one of my favorite parts of summer! If you have any good book recommendations let me know! I’m dying to find one of those page-turners-don’t-want-to-close-my-eyes-even-though-it’s3am type books 🙂
ooh yes, LOVE those! Try any of the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. They are thriller-ish and they are the BEST! I’ve read every single one and read them super fast because they suck you right in!
I’ve been following for a short time and have to say congrats for coming up with a realistic list of stuff to achieve before September! I often make up a list in my head, but I don’t usually follow it through. And, gutsy number 11 to post online! Whoa! I am going to say that I almost faint if I spend $50 for groceries for a week, so $150 makes my mouth drop.
I love new commenters! (And now of course I can’t wait to check out your blog) I tend to do that too, make up a ton of lists in my head or think about things I want but something about writing it on the blog makes me feel like I will hold to it. And we’ll see about #11… I’m hoping it comes with a really amazing guy 😉
Haha, I don’t even know what I have been buying! I have been stocking up on fruits, veggies, etc and started baking a ton for parties/friends but I’m still wasting so much. The $150 should be like $30!
Oh, I LOVE gym crushes!!! But somehow they never talk to me, lol! Here’s to you and Georgia striking up great conversations that lead to a date!
thank you — i hope so! hopefully i’ll run into him again soon… 😉
i just read the lovely bones and couldn’t put it down! literally bought it friday evening and had it done by saturday afternoon.
i think you should add an addendum to #11 — have really good sex with a guy that is as equally hot as the guy in that picture! yum.
great goals and totally achievable. it makes me want to make a list of goals for the summer too. i think i’ll lead off with number 11 though 😉
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