Now that January 2015 is one for the record books, it's time to look back at how I'm doing with my resolution to work out, save money and improve my personal environment.
The Good. This being more careful with my money thing is working out well. By being more thoughtful about where I spend and what I spend it on, I was able to save $40, which I put toward my Associated Bank Visa card. It's easier and more satisfying than I thought it would be.
The Bad. I haven't kept up with cleaning and purging. I've been too exhausted by drama. There's been drama at work and drama with my condo association and it's been too easy and too comforting to just curl up on my lumpy futon and crash.
The Ugly. I haven't worked out with my trainer in months, and the weight I lost before Christmas is back. I eat way too much salt and sugar. I must stop this.
I'm trying not to slide into self-shaming. I fucked up. So be it. February is a new month. All I can do is redouble my efforts to stay Good and ease some of my Bad and Ugly behavior over.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
Monday, February 02, 2015
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I'm trying to be more mindful of spending, too, trying to curb my impulse online shopping. Although I did just buy $80 worth of yarn...
ReplyDeleteThat's right! No beating yourself up for being human. You're doing very well in one aspect, and that's progress. Now that you have a grip on it, you can shift a little focus.
ReplyDeleteI have filed my taxes and rec'd my return...which i quickly put in my saving...no spending!!!
ReplyDeleteno work out for me
weight is the same...no loss or gain
so ... i am doing fair...but it is a rather boring life
stay with it gal!
xoxoxo