I am a very results-now kind of person so setting goals for this year that were not immediately attainable was difficult for me. However, I do like looking at my list and seeing that I am working towards completing many of them. Also, I have done things that Travis had said "You should've put that on your list". Things like mowing a lawn for the first time and visiting Hager Park for the first time (I know, I can't believe I'd never been to Hager Park before last week!). So, here is my progress:
2. Run a 5k - I've been out running and working up to it, but I need to be more diligent so I can do one before the snow comes!
4. Take a trip with Travis - We are going to Niagara Falls for our 1st anniversary!
11. Cut credit card debt in half - Okay, so this might be hard to measure since I never added this up to have a "before" amount...but we have been working REALLY hard at saving money and paying things off. I am really proud of us!
12. Find a new church - I had been researching churches in the Jenison/Grandville area for a while and visited my first one last week for a church service. While I don't think it is "the one", I think I've gotten over my jitters of walking into a new church where I don't know anyone.
14. Finalize design for our wedding album - Sent my feedback on the first version to the photographer a couple of weeks ago!
16. Read a Jane Austen book - I am 1/3 of the way through "Emma"...I really like it, but it is difficult to find (or make) time to read and to find a place in our house that is quiet. Normally I can read anywhere at any time but with its more formal language, "Emma" requires some concentration and thought while reading. I have a whole list of books I want to read next - so I am determined to finish this book yet this summer!
21. Raise money for ALS Association - I have raised $150 so far through donations from family for the ALS Walk which I will be participating in on Saturday, October 10th. And if anyone wants to make a donation, go here: http://web.alsa.org/goto/jessicathompson
The 21-year-old brother of one of our friends died this past week - please keep them in your prayers. And hug those you love <3
I am finally going to check off my Volunteer in Grand Rapids next weekend, helping at a bike race.
ReplyDeleteHoping wednesday might be good to visit
Yay for you for checking things off your list!
ReplyDeleteYou and me really need to get together sometime soon! I would love to see your house and catch up. Let me know if you may have some time?
I hope you've had an amazing summer! :)