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Now that we’re over halfway into January, are you ready for some 2021 goals?
Hi.
You might notice that we are missing two quarterly updates on my goals from last year. Once we were well into October I decided to bundle the last two updates into this post.
I think it’s safe to say 2020 wasn’t normal for anyone, and so far 2021 is only normal in that it’s a lot like 2020.
Continue reading “2020 updates + 2021 goals”As I sat down to write this post, I scanned through the goals I shared with you for 2019 to see how I did. Honestly, I was rather impressed. The last 12 months have brought a lot of surprises – both good and really not so good. It was the kind of year where goals go out the window. But somehow I kept to the plan fairly well. Shall we review?
Continue reading “2019 recap + 2020 goals”This time last year Kevin and I were ready for a big change in our lives, and 2018 did not disappoint.
The year started off with me working at an oil company in Colorado and ended with me working at a hospital in Oregon. We moved twice, bought our first home, and made lots of new friends in the cutest little town you could imagine.
Looking back over the year, these are some of our accomplishments in 2018 that especially stand out.
Kevin spoils me, and up until January of 2018 I had pumped my own gas exactly twice in my lifetime. The oil company job involved a long commute, so it behooved me to learn the fine art of pumping one’s own gas. I was filling my tank twice each week, so I gained proficiency quickly.
I find it quite ironic that after this personal victory we moved to a state with full-service gas stations.
Thanks to a bump in salary, we were able to purchase a home shortly after moving to Oregon. The home buying process was quite the crazy adventure, but our awesome realtor made it a lot easier.
I love my job. At least, most days I do. There has been a lot to learn being a director, but I couldn’t have asked for a better educational experience. The hospital I work for invests heartily in their leadership team, and I am fortunate to be working here.
Aside from food, finance is a big passion of mine. Getting rid of debt makes me incredibly happy. I look forward to ditching a good chunk of student loans in 2019.
As far as 2019, we have a number of things we are excited to accomplish:
Kevin and I have both wanted chickens since we were kids, and the house we bought even came with a coop! It’s not in great shape, so we are planning to replace it. But at least there is a designated place for chickees!
I can’t adopt every cat in the world (though some might argue I try) so this is my plan for helping out in the community. The humane society here has limited space, so foster homes are greatly needed. We are very excited about having more little fluff muffins around!
Our house has some raspberry bushes that I can’t wait to add to. I’m planning for more raspberries and some blackberries too. We’d also like a vegetable garden if we can figure out a good place to put it. And I’m really hoping to grow some flowers that the deer won’t eat!
My love of cats and love of plants are not what you would call complementary. One of my cats especially loves to eat plants, so I’m hoping to start filling our home with hanging planters. Right now we have no living plants and I feel the void.
Our home needs a new roof in the next year or so, so we are hoping to get that done over the summer. We would also like to do some painting around the house.
I started using free weights this year and I really love it. One of my birthday treats this year was the MSS guide from Madeline Moves ( find it here ). I needed something to give me structure as well as more ideas. In 2019 I want to devote a little more time and energy to this practice.
Our home is heated primarily by a wood burning stove, and while I can keep a fire going, I am less skilled at getting one started. This time next year I’m hoping I can boast of my fire building skills.
What are your top five plans for the new year?