Oh well - here are July/August reflections and intentions... a few days late!!
Last month:
1) Finish the art project we started in JUNE.
Yes, we finally did!! It looks great.
We found a neat photo of a bike online and modified it so that it would look like a tandem bike.
2) Work at least 10-20 minutes of Spanish practice in 5 days a week
I made a more conscious effort to practice my Spanish, but I fell short on this goal.
3) Translate several documents at work into Spanish
Yes, I accomplished this goal with the help of one of my co-workers! We now have many really important documents that the Spanish speaking public will need (information about our low-cost vaccine clinic, how to surrender, information about heartworm testing and prevention, etc.).
4) Get up to 10 miles like my running training guide says
I actually surpassed this goal and completed an 11 mile run. I am very pleased to say that I will be completing a 14 mile run this weekend which is a big deal for me - the furthest I have ever run is 13.1 miles (the distance of a mini marathon).
5) Clean out my car
We'll consider this one an utter failure. I have been really busy with work, my volunteering, training schedule, and spending time with Aaron. Unfortunately, I do not prioritize my domestic duties. I try to push myself to live differently - more boldly and interestingly - so that usually means that I push household duties to the side in order to spend the most time doing things that are fulfilling to me. Let's just say I maintain the household cleaning begrudgingly and sometimes let the laundry pile up
Goals for August:
1) Work out 5 days a week - I started this goal at the beginning of August and have been successful so far.
2) Make travel plans for a conference for work that I am attending at the end of October.
3) Plan a fun activity with my mom (it feels like I haven't spent quality time with her in a while!)
4) Complete two sewing projects that have been on my list (see my comments above about putting off domestic chores!)
5) Finish the book I'm reading for marathon inspiration: http://www.amazon.com/Second-Wind-Midlife-Marathons-Continents/dp/1580053076
6) Write a journal entry chronicling my thoughts about starting a new position at the Humane Society. I will be the new office manager at the Indianapolis Animal Welfare Center. I will also (hopefully) get to dedicate more time to one of our outreach programs too - http://spayindiana.org/
7) Plan our 2 year wedding anniversary celebration for September!
8) Keep up my Spanish practice but not worry too much about sticking to 5 days a week. Starting a new position will be hard enough - I don't need to overwhelm myself too much!
8) Keep up my Spanish practice but not worry too much about sticking to 5 days a week. Starting a new position will be hard enough - I don't need to overwhelm myself too much!
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