January was a crazy month, and it doesn’t look like anything’s slowing down for February either. We’re packing up and moving from LA to Vegas in 6 days, and I still have yet to process everything from the Philippines. Even amidst the craziness, I still wanted to put together goals for the month of February. Although because it’s my birthday month, other than moving, I am tempted to let myself be as lazy as possible and lounge around until March arrives! ;)
When it comes to setting goals, I normally wouldn’t be easy on myself two months in a row especially so early on in the year. But after the Philippines trip, I promised myself time to REFLECT and RECOVER.
Last month’s highlights on the blog:
- A Blog recap of 2013: Counting my blessings not my problems
- 4 lessons learned from the life of Mother Teresa
- 365 instagrams a day – Complete! & Tips on how to get through the year
- Dating again! 52 dates a year and Dave and Busters Atlanta where it all began (Date 1 / 52)
- 13 Things to Do in the Galapagos Islands
- 100 Days of Less challenge – complete! Our journey to a simpler life
- LA Food we ate in January
How we did on monthly goals for January:
Starting off the year, I had 5 monthly goals for January and completed four out of five. I know that the four was only possible because I adjusted for how busy the month was going to be. As a perfectionist, I know I can be very hard on myself and realized that I need the reminder to also be easy on myself.
I blogged 3-4x a month and scheduled several weeks of posts ahead – I’ve never been able to do this! We went on four dates so far since we’re trying to date more seriously this year. We started packing up our closets and almost finished picking out the 33 pieces of clothing that will be going in our wardrobe for the next 3 months (project 333). I started a gratitude jar and wrote something to put in once a week. Plus, we just got back from the Philippines a few days ago. Lots to process. LOTS. How I will process… I do not know.
I did not try a new baking recipe, but I think I will be making up for it next month because of our move. There will be neighbors to say goodbye to and neighbors to say hello to, so it will be easy to double up! Gotta take my southern hospitality and kick it up a notch. :)
What are some good tv shows/movies you’ve been watching lately? I need to schedule in some serious R&R.
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Those goals sound great! Sometimes it really is best to keep it simple!
Thanks! I agree! At the very least, they are more realistic to achieve. :)
Waaaah! You can’t move to Vegas. I live vicariously in CA through you!!!
haha Don’t worry.. I still have a ton in the archives that I haven’t blogged yet. :P And I’m pretty sure we’ll be back. Plus, there’s so many socal bloggers! Hopefully, Vegas life will be just as exciting.
I can’t believe you’re moving to Vegas already! it’s going to be so fun! can’t wait to see all your adventures as you get settled :)
I know! It’s happening so fast!
Hooray for your birthday month!!! I’m so excited to follow along as you make your transition to Vegas! Good luck with all the packing and moving this week!
Thanks so much Jessica. Can’t wait for all of it to be behind us! haha
what a month! good luck with your goals. I love that going on dates is on your list :)
Thanks girl! Yeah.. otherwise they don’t happen! :P
What a crazy month you had! Moving is the worst but it is always nice to finally settle down in your new digs. I’ve been watching a ton of Gossip Girl (never saw it when it was on TV), Sherlock, and The Mindy Project :) Good luck this month!
Agreed! I don’t know what it is about packing that gives me anxiety. I watched some of gossip girl. One of my gfs got me hooked on it. I watch Mindy too, but haven’t checked out Sherlock yet. Heard good things though!