Oh my, but Grandfriends’ Day with a second grader was uplifting! Such a positive environment making learning fun.
As a reminder, my motto for the year is Do the Hard Stuff - meaning things that are actually difficult or that I avoid or procrastinate on for some reason. Did I do that in January? Yes in some cases and I feel good about how the month went which is most important.
Let’s review my grades for my overly hopeful goals for the month.
Health & Self Care (goal: increase strength, lose weight, less stress)
F Dry January for an evening routine/habit change and weight loss as it will reduce my carb snacking too
F Try different baked pancake recipes to come up with healthier substitute for commercial frozen waffles (reduce cholesterol & increase calcium)
Room by Room project (goal: improve function and aesthetics with minimal spending)
B+ Focus on our office: deep clean, organize and declutter files and closet, finish computer transition and dispose of old computer, try to get rid of white ring on desk or get large desk mat.
- I still need to deep clean and dispose of the old computer. Decided against working on desk finish or getting a mat. We jumped ahead and upgraded the family room with a new TV and TV stand which also added more storage
Home improvement (goal: increase comfort, conserve energy, and improve safety as
A+ Learn about services offered by 2 companies doing home energy audits and book one. I’m especially interested in what they are able to fix based on the audit.
- The audit was completed and we are waiting for report
B Get the names of people who might be able to build and install our desired new stair rail that will be safer and to code. Talk to them.
- I still need to talk to them but have 2 names
A Replace the gifted houseplant that died 😊
- Yeah, it is still alive and growing
Family, Friends, Fun (goal: build connections and happiness)
B+ Start using my reading journal for more thoughtful reading while working on the 52 book club 2025 reading challenge
All F’s
Try a dim sum restaurant with Hubby and perhaps family
- he decided he didn’t want to do this
Invite 8 year old granddaughter for a first sleepover
- she is too busy with swim team, etc so a no, but we did go to Fairyland and to her school Grandfriends day plus took her to swim practice and more.
Try the library mystery book club or some other activity in my search for “my tribe”
- I’ve realized this is not going to be my thing lol
Moving on to a more realistic February
Health & Self Care (goal: increase strength, lose weight, less stress)
- Doctor appointments for physical and eye exam
- Continue building strength through Pilates
- Try for healthy afternoon snacks
- Each morning ask myself: How do I really feel today? What will I focus on? How can I be gentle with and helpful to myself and others today?
Room by Room project (goal: improve function and aesthetics with minimal spending)
- Finish office project by deep cleaning it and disposing of old computer responsibly after deleting files
- Focus on dining room project by deep cleaning, decluttering/maximizing space on storage part of hutch
- Limit spending on upgrades: Keep looking for good buys on just right art for office & bedroom and for placemats
Home improvement (goal: increase comfort, conserve energy, and improve safety as
- Get at least one bid for first phase of work based on energy audit suggestions
Family, Friends, Fun (goal: build connections and happiness)
- Start dealing with logistics for attending lovely niece’s June 1st (summer formal Palm Springs) wedding including dog sitter, plane tickets, gift, clothes for both wedding and dinner night before
- Go to local history talk at community center
- Family in town for a week - enjoy!
- 2 year old’s birthday party
- Lunch with friendly neighbor
- Mark pup’s 3rd birthday and Valentines Day in some way
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