Goal Review / August Goals

by GeekGirl
Categories: flutey stuff, Life, planet finance, running
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Published on: July 30, 2009

It’s the end of the month. Let’s see how I did on my Goals!

  • Follow my spending plan. - OMG this month was brutal. Didn’t come anywhere near my budget. I suck.\
  • Travel Fund - $76 – Hell to the yeah!
  • IRA – $100 – Done diddly doodly!
  • Escrow Account -Yep!
  • Sallie Mae - $50 Yes!
  • Chase - $150 Yes.
  • 10 No Spend Days - 8. Close
  • Watch my food intake. – Not even close
  • Run 4 days a week -Was told not to run, so this one is neutral.
  • Work on core and stretching. – No.
  • Get on the bike at least once a week. – Hilarious.
  • Take a weekly photo. - No.
  • Continue decluttering. - I cleared out my closet. I still have a lot more to do, but I did get somewhere.
  • No drinking unless out with friends. – Ha ha ha.

Overall, a lot of suckage for this month. In my defense, I’ve been ridiculously busy. I’m hoping to do better for August. (I say this every month.) I think we’re gong to go a bit easier this month. I don’t like failure. Here’s what I’m shooting for:

  1. Make all of my savings goals. They’re going to be the same each month.
  2. Pay off balance on Chase credit card.
  3. Pay interest on Sallie Mae loan. Start saving for  Student Loan #2 interest payment.
  4. Exercise 4-5 times a week. I’d like to run that many, but my knee is feeling iffy. I just want to be active daily at this point. Half marathon training starts in 5 weeks. I don’t think I’m going to be ready.
  5. Cut back on drinking. Again.
  6. 10 no spend days.
  7. Cook 1 new dish
  8. Continue decluttering
  9. Post a photo a week. (I found a neat scavenger hunt I’m going to try.)
  10. Play my flute twice a week.

It looks like a lot of stuff, but a lot of these items are automatic. Others are actually fun. I’m trying to make time for them.

Wish me luck since I’m feeling like a great big failure!


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