Davis I sometimes wonder about this, as I DO enjoy the journey. For example, everytime I update my BLOG, I give thanks for something THAT day. But, what might make me "Enjoy" the journey even more is to give thanks and think about EACH day's journey. For example: yesterday we made a drive to visit a grandaughter and family, turned around and drove home. On the way I read a great free Kindle book called "Margaret's Ark", we enjoyed a benefit dinner last night and several friends played "Words with Friends" with me. I really enjoyed yesterday and give thanks. :-)
My 2012 Goals. Thinking about them. Goals are important to have. I think it's important not to have too many. Select about 5-10 goals a year to accomplish. Anything more is frosting on the cake if it gets done.
Progress so far....
2012 Goals:
Step One-Determine what prevented me from accomplishing above, and create a plan for success.
In a nutshell:
- Money - oh dear.
- Motivation - just do it!
- Putting myself & my health first every day of the week
Q1-Q2 2012:
1) Renovate laundry room w/restructuring; new washer & dryer and a place to support our hobby of wine-making
- Accomplished - almost. new washer & dryer installed, a counter and cabinet installed. Contacted a plumber to move some utility room items ---he never showed. (not the first time, I told Bruce to find someone else). Need utility sink installed and some upper cabinets, but I would say it is 75% done.
- October update - NADA
2) New large-screen 3D TV in family room along with relocating furniture. Move to 2013
- Probably will not happen in 2012 - not the highest priority. 3D, 60" selected.
- October update: The room is all ready, we moved our existing TV into the family room which made Bruce realize he wants to change the whole configuration of the room. Good thing we are taking our time.
3) Install new hardwood floor on main floor - move to Q3
- I really want to do this. I picked out hardwood - maple w/50 year warranty from Home Depot. $$$
- October update: We had Karen and Eric refinish floors instead. They will be ok for a couple years. Maybe then we will replace. Consider this DONE!
4) Install shower in family room bath - move to 2013
- Not top priority either, since we have 2 baths - Nice to have in basement family room for guests, though. $$. I have selected tiles.
- October - Not a high priority.
5) Walk at least 4 days a week
- This is TOP NOTCH PRIORITY and FREE!!! I MUST DO THIS!
- October. Does occasional mall shopping count?
Q3-Q4 2012: MAYBE.
1) Install electricity in garage/shed - No progress
2) Install wood stove and chimney in garage/shed - No progress
3) NEW - Meet with Edward Jones and implement retirement strategy.- Woops, I forgot!
1 comment:
We ended up having our main floors refinished instead of replacement. So, I am going to say we achieved that goal after all!
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