I started this post on Thursday and never got my ish together enough to actually finish anything.
Oops.
Lots of people set intentions for the new year, whether it's a single word or quarterly goals to help them keep their lives on track. It's really hard for me in this season of life (god I hate "seasons" don't you?) to commit to quarterly goals or even a word for a whole year (I mean who knows what life will be like 6 months from now!). I don't like the idea of "New Year's Resolutions", but I generally set them up anyway.
For this year, one of my goals was to write more (including writing this blog - can't you tell?). I set a few "food" goals, like learning to bake good gluten free bread from scratch, keep chickens at home (we really like eggs), and eat something I've grown from seed in the garden. I am also hoping to lose at least 20 pounds this year, and to that end have reactivated Weight Watchers. We'll see how it goes this time.
There are a few silly goals, like take more pictures. I've also added plan a fun trip and get married to the list (which go hand in hand). Dan and I know we're getting married this year, but I keep delaying the planning of the wedding which means in all likelihood we will end up getting married at the courthouse down the street. Nothing wrong with that, but not the magical day every little girl dreams of. In a perfect world, I'd be having my wedding at Disney. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget to be able to do that unless we only invite four people. We're also talking about planning a trip to Yellowstone for summer 2020 when hotel reservations open up in May.
I want to get serious about learning again - I feel like my brain is being wasted and I don't know how to fix that. I want to take a class and do research and write again. Granted, I am technically able to do all of this with my job, but without the motivation of a class (or having it hanging over my head), I don't do as much of it as I'd like. I have a few publication deadlines coming up this year I plan to submit for, and I'm presenting at two HUGE conferences... so maybe that'll light a fire under me.
Finally, I want to read more. Last year I read 32, and my goal was 30. This year, with my stupid long commute, the goal is 40. I believe I'll beat it, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm also trying to read for at least 20 minutes each day in an effort to achieve that goal.
Anyhow, to attempt to continue to improve my baking I'm off to try some 3-ingredient gluten free peanut butter cookies! Delightful! I'll let you know how it goes :)
Oops.
Lots of people set intentions for the new year, whether it's a single word or quarterly goals to help them keep their lives on track. It's really hard for me in this season of life (god I hate "seasons" don't you?) to commit to quarterly goals or even a word for a whole year (I mean who knows what life will be like 6 months from now!). I don't like the idea of "New Year's Resolutions", but I generally set them up anyway.
For this year, one of my goals was to write more (including writing this blog - can't you tell?). I set a few "food" goals, like learning to bake good gluten free bread from scratch, keep chickens at home (we really like eggs), and eat something I've grown from seed in the garden. I am also hoping to lose at least 20 pounds this year, and to that end have reactivated Weight Watchers. We'll see how it goes this time.
There are a few silly goals, like take more pictures. I've also added plan a fun trip and get married to the list (which go hand in hand). Dan and I know we're getting married this year, but I keep delaying the planning of the wedding which means in all likelihood we will end up getting married at the courthouse down the street. Nothing wrong with that, but not the magical day every little girl dreams of. In a perfect world, I'd be having my wedding at Disney. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget to be able to do that unless we only invite four people. We're also talking about planning a trip to Yellowstone for summer 2020 when hotel reservations open up in May.
I want to get serious about learning again - I feel like my brain is being wasted and I don't know how to fix that. I want to take a class and do research and write again. Granted, I am technically able to do all of this with my job, but without the motivation of a class (or having it hanging over my head), I don't do as much of it as I'd like. I have a few publication deadlines coming up this year I plan to submit for, and I'm presenting at two HUGE conferences... so maybe that'll light a fire under me.
Finally, I want to read more. Last year I read 32, and my goal was 30. This year, with my stupid long commute, the goal is 40. I believe I'll beat it, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm also trying to read for at least 20 minutes each day in an effort to achieve that goal.
Anyhow, to attempt to continue to improve my baking I'm off to try some 3-ingredient gluten free peanut butter cookies! Delightful! I'll let you know how it goes :)
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