Mid-Year Resolution Check-Up.
When I first started my blog in December, I listed out all my resolutions, maybe as a way to keep them in the forefront of my mind and declare them out ‘loud’ in a way. So… entering into August I’m revisiting the goals and figuring out what I’ve done, and what’s still left to do to complete my resolutions. I’m posting this so you, all my friends/family, can keep me in check! Please hound me about these resolutions I haven’t done yet – I need all the encouragement I can get!!
Here they are:
- Yoga! Do yoga more. Yoga makes me feel healthier and more connected to my body.
*****Status Update: I’ve really been bad about yoga the last few months. Come to think of it I’ve been bad about exercise in general the last few months… need to work on this!
- Learn how to meditate.
*****Status Update: After trying lots on my own and not finding my ‘om’… I found a class I really want to go to, haven’t taken the leap to join.
- Go to Europe at least once. Amsterdam? Paris? Madrid to see Karen?
*****Status Update: Check! Sarah and I went to London, Liverpool and Paris! Best trip eva.
- Travel to one place I’ve never been.
*****Status Update: Check! I hadn’t seen Liverpool.
- Get promoted and attain a raise at work!
*****Status Update: Check! Done and done!
- Spoil my nieces more – send more cards and treats and make them feel loved.
*****Status Update: Hmm… I’ve been trying to spoil my girls. Quiara/Alina – am I doing a good job or not? :)
- Develop style! The last couple years my style has been nil. I want to get back a style that is ‘mine.’ A few years ago, I felt like I had a ‘Kris’ style, where did that go?!
*****Status Update: Except for my recent obsession for high-waisted skirts (which has been the only thing I’ve gotten complimented on clothes-wise) I haven’t really done this so much. Jamie/Michelle/friends – help your fashion impaired friend please!!
- Document my life better… journaling, pictures, blog?
*****Status Update: Blog’s been going for almost 8 months now, still loving the documenting!
- Work on French language skills – watch more French movies? Take a conversation class?
*****Status Update: Started NetFlix subscription and filled queue with French films. Watched a handful but then quickly started filling with Flight of the Conchords instead. Ugh. I Joined the Meetup.com French group – but then the group dissolved, double ugh!!
Okay… now here is where I’d like to add an extra challenge by adding a few more 2008 goals… a couple ‘resolution amendments’ if you will:
-Get involved with Toastmasters - my speaking skills need some help desperately!
-Take the GMATs, triple ugh.
Now… here is one more challenge… if any of you never did your 2008 resolutions or maybe did them but didn’t tell anyone, I challenge you to share! It helps so much to share your hopes and goals with friends who support you, we can all keep each other in check! Make those goals and share them with your friends (hopefully me!), post to your blog… anything to get those goals out there!
