Well, it’s almost the new year…again. Didn’t we just ring in a new year? Time just keeps going by faster with each day. Recently I started wondering if I achieved the goals I set for myself at the beginning of this year. So I looked back at a post to see how I did…
Stitch more ~ I haven’t been stitching much and I really miss it ~~~ Well, I stitched but I wouldn’t say I stitched more. Days go by between stitching sessions.
Read more ~ I didn’t read the 20 books I had hoped, but I did read 16 last year ~~~ I read this year, but still didn’t reach 20 books. I read just 14 books this year. My favorite book was The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. It is in my top favorite books ever.
Complete the Tinker Bell Half Marathon on January 20th ~ That is right around the corner. I’m looking forward to doing this but not sure how I feel yet about continuing to run afterwards ~~~ I completed the half and before I even ran it, signed up for another and then signed up for a third! What? Yes, I ran three half marathons this year. I also ran a 10 miler, a 10K and a 5 miler, signed up for the Tinker Bell Half again with a 10K (a new race the day before the half) and signed up the Princess Half with a 10K (a new race the day before the half) called the Glass Slipper Challenge. Oddly, I am still not sure how I feel about running. I don’t really like it. But do like the way I feel after I run and really like how I feel when I get that medal.
Exercise 5-6 days a week ~ Lately, I’ve mostly been running for exercise but want to get back into more strength training again. I received the Jillian Michaels Revolution 90 day program and I would like to start & finish it following the program as closely as possible ~~~ I do work out 5-6 days a week… most of the time, but then there are times that I miss a day here and there. I also completed the 90 Day Body Revolution. It was a really good program and I didn’t get bored with it at all. I am even considering doing it again.
Lose 10-12 lbs ~~~ LOL Well, this didn’t happen, but I also didn’t gain weight so I am happy with that.
Keep house better ~ I use to work on a pretty good schedule that I fell out of and have been failing at getting back on track ~~~ I do well, then not, then get back on track again.
Have better eating habits ~~~ Some days I am good, others not so much.
Try new recipes ~ I like to cook so this isn’t to hard to do. Now if only I could get my family willing to try things they think they don’t like ~~~ I’ve tried a few here and there, thankfully because I friends that have different taste than my hubby and kid, so since we have lunch together about once a month I have been able to try a few new recipes. Only very few new recipes with the family.
Continue gardening ~ I need to re-plant my herb garden and annuals. I really enjoyed gardening last year and I am looking forward to getting my hands in the soil again~~~ I did plant this year, but it wasn’t a huge success, but once again looking forward to the spring and getting my hands dirty.
I haven’t really given any thoughts to 2014. Pretty much the same thing as this year. I am not going to set goals or make resolutions this year. What I hope to do is live life to it’s fullest, stay healthy, love my family and friends.
My Life and Stitches 