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Whoah – over the last few weeks, things have gotten seriously out of balance. Lots of work priorities, (including work socializing), and some really heavy duty personal paperwork, have meant that a few other things have suffered. Namely, my usual commitment to at least try and eat healthily and exercise, and sadly, my relaxing, ‘hanging out time’ with my husband and my friends.
With less than a month to go until Christmas, it’s time to get back on track. The gym has seen my tracksuited self again this weekend for the first time in an embarrassingly long time. And it’s hard work! I feel dejected at having to ramp up to fitness again, but know that it’s going to be better in the long run if I take those small steps, rather than really go for it, and burn myself out.
Homecooking is back on the menu! I’ve always thought this was an easy way to get back to health. There’s just something about home-cooked food which makes me feel better, even if there’s cheese and olive oil! At least you can control the amount you put in. And cooking relaxes me too.
Sleep. Ah yes. That would be good. Stress always stops me sleeping well, so i’ll be trying to get some early nights in while I can. At least before the Christmas party circuit starts up. I’m always tempted to stay up during the week, so I can get more stuff done, squeeze more stuff into my day, but sometimes, you just need to recognize when enough is enough.
And dancing? Yep, back on the dancefloor as of this week! Rick and I have slipped a little from our Lindy Hop trials, mainly due to other commitments, work trips etc. But we both miss it, and it’s a great way to spend time together.
I’m hoping that these things combined can get me on the road to feeling good again. And of course, the hanging out with my friends bit too, but with our ‘urban family’ Thanksgiving just around the corner, that’s looking in good shape. Time for me to get started on my special brussel sprout recipe. For all the sprout non-believers out there!
Lastly, I’d like to re-commit to my blog. Sadly, it’s been another thing that’s slipped in the last couple weeks, and I’m not happy about it. So, I need to carve out the time for that too.
So, while I might not be hitting all of my November goals anytime soon, I feel good about getting everything back in good shape. Just in time for an exciting Christmas trip back to the UK with Rick!
Check back here to see if I can keep things on track…
So, I couldn’t let too many days of October slip by without setting some new goals, as prompted by the fabulous Modite. Even though my goals here are purely lifestyle-oriented (no work stuff can really make its way onto a blog about what to do when you’re not at work now can it?), I can see the holistic benefits in my overall work/life balance if I can manage to stick to them.
To recap, here were my September goals:
- As I’m getting married in October, my main goal is to plan a stress-free, low-key wedding that Rick and I will both remember forever: Aaaah, only a few days to go, and all still good (barring a few minor emergencies that have shortened my life span a tad…)
- This is still a nascent blog, so I’d like to increase my readership by at least 10% this month: A big fat YES! Thanks to all of you, my lovely readers, and i hope i can continue the upward trend.
- Plan out fun trips with R to NYC in October and the UK at Christmas: Done and done!
- Finally harvest my herbs I’ve been nurturing outside all summer (basil, thyme and sage), then actually incorporate them into new recipes!: Still a hmmm next to this, I might have to admit defeat, but there is still time for those babies to grow!
- Remember to spend quality time with my friends, when I’m not a) working, b) working out, c) blogging, d) talking to the dog, Sophie, e) planning aforementioned low-key wedding, f) watching SYTYCD and Glee, g) practicing Lindy Hop with R: This I can categorically and happily say a yes to. For some happy and not so happy reasons, I’m proud to say I’ve been there for my girls when they’ve needed me. And of course, it’s been a ton of fun.
Onto to October! This is what I’m thinking:
- Overhaul and update my wardrobe for Fall/Winter: At the age of 32 (nearly 33, eeek!), you’d think i’d manage to have some sort of capsule wardrobe, filled with classics and the odd ‘wow’ piece, right? Wrong. I still lack even the most basic good quality T-shirts and layering jerseys, let along any other foundational staples. So this is the month. I need to clear stuff out, give s**t away to the Goodwill and build on what i have left. Promise.
- Conquer my nascent fear of flying: I have NO idea why I’m suddenly jittery about flying, after many happy years of short and long-haul trips. I mean seriously. I was that girl who actually looked forward to in-flight food. I’m not happy about it, so need to nix the problem. Being a generally practical and can-do kinda gal, I’ve invested in a couple good books/podcasts, and also a day long clinic in Dec, so I’m on the right track.
- Master at least one great new recipe: Rick and I have been so busy recently, that home-made turkey chili is about as adventuresome as it’s gotten. Time to break out something new.
- Spend at least one day this month completely and blissfully free of chores, admin, or ‘to-dos’: I get it, it’s kind of ironic coming from a girl who’s all about lists! But even with a small wedding, i just seem to have spent all my free time recently engaged in ticking stuff off lists. Time to kick back and enjoy an unplanned day. This might be the hardest thing i’ve ever tried!
- Oh, and last but never least – enjoy being married!
I know what you’re thinking, these are all a bit too easy. And i agree. (But ask me that in a month when i haven’t achieved and i might be weeping tears of frustration over them!) But I’m getting married this month!! So i’m planning one easy month, before getting back to something a little more challenging. Which I’ll explain in a month’s time!
Aaagh, was prompted by the ever so efficient Rebecca Thorman, over at Modite, to think about how I’m doing on my September goals. Can it be the middle of the month already??
So, here’s where we are:
September Life Goals
- As I’m getting married in October, my main goal is to plan a stress-free, low-key wedding that Rick and I will both remember forever: Going good! Planning is going well, and it’s been fairly low stress so far. I might even have a dress picked out! And now we have a marriage license – woo hoo!
- This is still a nascent blog, so I’d like to increase my readership by at least 10% this month: Well, i’m getting there, slowly. Not at my goal yet, so help me out!
- Plan out fun trips with R to NYC in October and the UK at Christmas: Yep, yep, yep – tickets are booked, dinners are planned, can’t wait to get out there
- Finally harvest my herbs I’ve been nurturing outside all summer (basil, thyme and sage), then actually incorporate them into new recipes!: Hmmm, the rain is putting paid to my nascent gardening plans, but they are getting there, the herbs at least…
- Remember to spend quality time with my friends, when I’m not a) working, b) working out, c) blogging, d) talking to the dog, Sophie, e) planning aforementioned low-key wedding, f) watching SYTYCD and Glee, g) practicing Lindy Hop with R: I did it, I promise
Still more work to do for the rest of the month, but I’m feeling pretty good about my non-work goals. Need to spend a bit more time blogging though – wish me luck!
Inspired by a couple of my new favorite blogs, NYC Full Heart and Modite, I thought it would be a good time to think about some life goals for September. It’s shaping up to be quite a month! As this meant to be a blog about the time when you’re NOT at work, I didn’t include career goals, but instead, thought about some of the other areas in my life that could do a with a little more dedication!
Here they are:
September Life Goals
- As I’m getting married in October, my main goal is to plan a stress-free, low-key wedding that Rick and I will both remember forever
- This is still a nascent blog, so I’d like to increase my readership by at least 10% this month
- Plan out fun trips with R to NYC in October and the UK at Christmas
- Finally harvest my herbs I’ve been nurturing outside all summer (basil, thyme and sage), then actually incorporate them into new recipes!
- Remember to spend quality time with my friends, when I’m not a) working, b) working out, c) blogging, d) talking to the dog, Sophie, e) planning aforementioned low-key wedding, f) watching SYTYCD and Glee, g) practicing Lindy Hop with R.
Yeah, going to be an interesting month!
