I don’t have many resolutions this year because I want to make sure I only resolve to do things I’ll actually accomplish. If you put these crazy, lofty goals out there, you’ll never accomplish them within a year and you’ll just feel let down because you won’t accomplish them.
So here are mine:
Lose 30 pounds by July 31 (my best friend’s wedding)
This date is more of a deadline to complete the goal instead of a reason to lose the weight. Being back in DC has made me a lot more sedentary than I was in New York. Also, I drink more coffee and beer… all bad things for my waistline, thighs and upper arms.
Blog more (at least three times a week).
I’ve been doing well lately, posting several times a month or a few times a week, but I want to make writing a habit. I’ve even come up with a blogging project for the year that I’ll be posting later!
Learn to live with less.
I simply own too many things and certain things… I just have too much of. I’ve had all my belongings with me since I was 17. What started out as a few suitcases, some sheets, and knick-knacks, has grown into an entire furnished apartment or small home with wall decorations and small animals included.
This means that my apartment is always kind of messy and I’m growing tired of it. I have a few projects in mind that relate to the previous resolution that I’ll write about later!
Learn to manage my money better.
I’m getting ready to move into another, more expensive apartment in my building because I currently live under a bridge like a troll. The added expenses will force me to rearrange my finances.
I recently joined mint.com to organize everything and I saw how much money is spent on coffee, eating out, and random things. The nice thing about Mint is, they immediately send you a grumpy email when you exceed your “restaurant” budget. I plan on learning the system a little better and using it to properly organize my spending.
Wish me luck!
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