...this is the home in which I will spend the next year (at least) working through a gazillion pounds (actually 19,040) of stuff accumulated in the past 24 years (possibly only the last 6 we were in Alaska). My goal is to become trim and slim, mean and lean, make fighting weight, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
So I should start with the obvious goal - work through an obscene amount of fabric by making quilts and finishing them. I will apprise you of my plans here and will use my "Finally Finished" and "Unifinished Offerings" to post progress.
Another goal is to reduce my waste and I've already begun an aggressive recycling program here. I have my bins for sorting and I have already gotten the down low on what can be taken from my house and what I will need to take to the center on a weekly basis.
It's next to the commissary so I should be able to stay consitant on this goal. I have also installed a water filter on the tap so no more bottled water, only what I put in my nice alunimum refillable one. I even bought permanent straws to use until I fix that hole in my lip that causes liquids to drip on my shirt. I am going to be constantly searching for other ways I can reduce our waste and will post as I learn.
Another obvious goal is to reduce my wasteline, bustline and my triple chin. I have tried so many diets so I am going back to Weight Watchers online and I am going to get more physical. More on that later.
Another goal is to become debt free and to reduce my spending. I have made some headway, but I will become more aggressive in this endeavor as well.
I want this year to be about growth and seeing all the possiblities of my future, whatever that may reveal. I turned 44 a few days ago and I think Ihave been in the midst of a type of mid-life crisis. And no one can blame me, I mean, my God, I became a Grandma last year! Can't think of too many things that will shake a person up more than that. Now as you may already know, I love that little guy so deeply and completely and I am so over whatever sent me down that path, but I find it's helpful to know where you've been in order to help you go forward.
And going forward is the plan! Please feel free to join me in my adventure and comment whenever you feel like you want or need to. I am human and I can accept that I have many areas to improve in, so if you need to judge, be fair and be constructive, otherwise don't bother.
Well, wish me luck, say prayers for me, send postive vibes, or anything else in support - I'll take anything you send.
More soon!
Laura
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