2016 Goals
I know we're one month down already.... better late than never!
These are just a few “to-dos” I’d like to tackle this year:
MOVE!!!!
This is absolute must! I was really hoping to move last year, but as you can see, that didn't happen. Brandon's been looking for a new job (out of state), but nothing has really panned out. He's going to keep looking/applying, but if nothing works out and we're stuck in NC a little longer, we're still moving! haha 4 years in a small, outdated rental is long enough!
PLAN A WEEKEND GETAWAY... OR TWO ;)
We've never really been on a vacation. We don't even have passports! :( Between the cost, wanting to move and the fact that Brandon doesn't like to fly, we tend just road trip it to NY or FL to visit family. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE seeing them, but I'd love see other places too. Maybe Hawaii or Greece... I just need to figure a way to get Brandon on a plane. ;) So for now we'll have to keep it close and maybe do a few weekend trips.
CONTINUE WORKING OUT
Last year we joined a gym and I realized I didn't hate working out as much as I thought I did. Once we found our groove and developed some sort of routine, I really started to enjoy it. I've been able to lose and keep off about 20 lbs so that makes me happy and motivated to keep going!
EXPLORE
We've lived in NC for 4 years now and we never really venture out of our little bubble. We live in a small little town with nothing going on. We're about 35-45 minutes to either Norfolk, VA or Kitty Hawk, NC and we always tend to head to the beach, especially in the Summer. I'd really like to explore a little more and see what else this area has to offer!
LESS SCREEN TIME
In a world that revolves around social media, it's easy to give into the pressure to be connected all the time. This year I really want to put the phone down and be more present with the people around me, try and read more and get creative again.
LEARN SOMETHING / GET CREATIVE
I'd love to take a photography or pottery class or brush up on my French. We live in the middle of nowhere so this one might be kind of difficult since I don't want to drive over and hour to class... Maybe I'll look online, but I'm really trying to step away from the computer.... I've also been wanting to paint more and maybe print out some of the photos that just live on my iphone and finally make an album.
Nothing to crazy.... and totally achievable!
What are some of your goals? It's not too late to make some if you haven't already.
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I have the same Rifle Paper planner (along with 4 others haha). Weekend trips around are so nice, especially in North Carolina! There are so many beautiful places. I love Raleigh, and we have a great time in Boone, although that is far. Greece is amazing though if you are ready to get passports :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to check out Raleigh! Might have to add that one to the list!
Deletelearn something is a great one, it's on my list of things for the year too! have fun exploring & learning!
ReplyDeleteAll such wonderful goals! Planning a weekend getaway (or two...or three or four!) sounds like a fun idea! I actually don't do too well on planes either (claustrophobia) but I try to fall asleep or listen to music to keep myself preoccupied.
ReplyDeleteBrandon is very claustrophobic! He hates... more like refuses to take elevators too!
DeleteCongrats on losing and keeping off 20 pounds, that's awesome! This year for me is a wild card, since I will be giving birth to our first baby in just a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Lots of new & exciting things are in-store for you, that's for sure!!
Deletegreat goals!! and congrats on keeping off the 20 pounds. i go back and forth and so i'm still trying to figure out how to keep the pounds off. but i think i found my groove in running (i always had a love hate relationship with running). i haven't been able to go on a run for a while now because of the snow storm we had but it looks like the snow is melting away and will all be gone soon so fingers crossed that i can lace up my running shoes soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's a struggle... I love food (and sweets!) too much!! I've had a hard time getting back on track since Christmas and our Florida trip... plus the cold weather doesn't help. It's hard for me to get motivated when it's raining or I'm freezing!
DeleteThat's so awesome, love! I love how you kept your goals so simple. I'm moving at the end of the month too so I feel you there! I highly recommend Greece! My girlfriends and I did a Mediterranean cruise with Royal about five years ago and stopped at Spain, France, Italy, Turkey and Greece. It was about 18 days and cost about $1,800 with flights included. Crazy part is that this trip started off as a joke and it ended up really happening, lol! You're going to have to rub the gym thing off on me because I dislike it. I think if I can get a routine in like you, it might help, but I've always been a fan of active sports to get my workouts in. Love mixing it up. ;)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you spoke French! I tried taking a class in junior college and didn't do so hot, lol! I agree with less time with the phone thing. I've been getting a bit better each day and hopefully, it stays that way!
P.S. I replied to your comment on my blog about the sugar detox. :)
Sounds like an amazing trip.... That's really not a bad price! And I wouldn't say I speak French. lol I took it in high school for 4 years but pretty much forgot it all, so I'd love to pick it back up again!
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