Since we’re a few days from the end of July and I didn’t manage to post yesterday, I figured I can just merge the updates and then make plans for August later this week. I haven’t had any time to think about August as July went a little more awry than I had planned. But that’s ok. Life.
So while I didn’t really establish a nighttime routine, I did in fact start a yoga practice and I’ve done yoga almost every day in July. Huge progress. I’ve also found a cream I love and have used skin cream more days this month than the whole year before this. So major progress.
I made a little progress on the reclaim list but not nearly enough. This one will have to be something I re-tackle.
Progress on the big five:
Y: Got a lemon (not orange) tree. I didn’t do side yard but I did plant flowers in the front though two out of three already died…
G: Got ikea unit moved but didn’t unpack and put away the last bits leftover. I also got a carpet though and it looks nice!
S: Did the change, appointment tomorrow, working on research.
Sa: doing a really good job at work. Also now can leave home and be outside without her freaking out. Progress!
D: Finished both the cleaning and servicing.
Three Medium goals:
Quests are finally ready to go though i am so tired of it, we’ll see if it takes off.
MBSR book stalled after week one, partly because I am reading so many other books at the moment.
Finished all of my chores, I am very proud!
Start: I am slow reading both Diaspora and The Master and Margarita, and loving it. So proud!
Stop: I did an excellent job in July reducing my snacking considerably.
Continue: I did a handful more this month but not nearly as much as I wanted. It’s ok. It’s been an unexpectedly busy month and I am happy with how I prioritized.
Brave: Actively working on this.
I’ve done a lot this month. And some unexpected curveballs too. I am really proud of how I handled it all and truly grateful for my full life. Working hard to move onward and working hard to appreciate what is.
Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Still making progress over here. Still doing yoga and cream, I am proud of myself. I bought this cream which has been lovely and I love using it every day. I started on the reclaim a little bit but not enough. But that’s ok. I am feeling good what I’ve done so far, and giving myself grace about the rest.
Progress on the big five:
Y: Got the lemon tree! Let’s hope it sticks.
G: Didn’t clean up the rest still.
S: Coming soon!
Sa: nothing yet 🙂 but we’re practicing staying put at work and so far so good.
D: done with this one!
Three Medium goals:
LOTS of debugging but got it done. I will do more this week.
Still haven’t done week two yet, but soon.
done with getting tree pruned. so all chores done!
Start: Still doing the books with D and Evelyn. Loving them both.
Stop: doing a good job so far!
Continue: none during the week but maybe…
Brave: started this a little but not much progress.
Still feeling grateful with all the work I am putting in this month. If I can mostly maintain this for most of the rest of this month and just be there for my kids, that’s all I want from July.
Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Ok lots of progress this week, I am so grateful. I have established a Yoga practice and I also bought a skin cream I really like so I’ve been doing both regularly and it’s making me so, so happy! I haven’t begun the reclaim list, yet but it’s ok. I have time.
Progress on the big five:
Y: still waiting on the yard folks to find me a tree. we switched to lemon so we’ll see if that does the trick.
G: Didn’t clean up the rest still.
S: Coming soon!
Sa: nothing yet 🙂
D: done with this one!
Three Medium goals:
I am hoping to launch them today, let’s see!
Haven’t done week two yet, but soon.
still have the one chore on getting tree pruned.
Start: Still doing this with D and also started one with Evelyn too. The Master and Margarita. Yay!
Stop: doing a good job so far!
Continue: did two more.
Brave: still have not started this.
Feeling great with eating a bit better, doing a lot of yoga, taking care of my skin, doing two interesting slow-reads and a lot of awesome book discussions. I’ve also been practicing painting from photos. Feeling grateful.
Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
I’m so grateful for the longer days of summer, having long days of sunshine is nothing to take for granted. One of the most magical parts of California. I haven’t really established a nighttime routine yet, but I have been doing daily yoga and cream so I’m making progress even if it’s my own way. I haven’t begun the reclaim list yet. I have to find a practical way to do that, I’ll think through it.
Progress on the big five:
Y: i found someone to prune one tree and replace the other. waiting for them. I will research planting in the meantime.
G: Got the unit moved! Haven’t done the last bits.
S: Done with appointment four, the rest coming later this month.
Sa: nothing yet 🙂
D: woohoo got the car serviced and washed my car!
Three Medium goals:
I will look into launching quests this coming week maybe?
I started the MBSR book, week one down.
made a lot of progress on my endless list of chores:
get car serviced
get tree pruned
figure out downstairs plan
ultrasound
decorate office
decorate yard tent
decorate garage
flush water heater
return g items
also: bought new glasses!
also: booked V tix
Start: Started and wow hard so far!
Stop: doing a good job so far!
Continue: meh no visual nottaking yet so far.
Brave: have not started this one yet.
Really productive start to the month. Somewhat helped by the short week, let’s see how I do this coming week! Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Well, onward to July. Still hoping July goes very slowly. I am enjoying the summer and especially enjoying the long days. So here’s to savoring them all.
Big Goal: Ok I am going to pick two this time, I’ve decided I can’t pick between them so I am going for both and I will see if one sticks over the other. The first one is to establish a nighttime routine. At least for weekdays. Some combination of yoga, stretching, shower, skin cream, puzzles. The second one will be the reclaim from the list I’d made in January. Making a list, understanding the roots, reclaiming them. Let’s see how far I can get.
Progress on the big five:
Y: The plan for July is to get the new orange tree. Maybe just maybe i can also do the side yard? Or also maybe I could plant some flowers in my front yard.
G: Get the ikea unit moved and clean up one more time. Also unpack and put away the last bits leftover.
Sa: How about we try to do one thing on this, this month?
D: I don’t really have a goal around driving this month. But I have two related goals: to learn how to fully clean my car inside out and to get the car serviced.
Three Medium goals:
Get quests going.
restart the art mbsr book possibly, or some other deeper dive plan.
do my endless list of chores:
get car serviced
get tree pruned
figure out downstairs plan
ultrasound
decorate office
decorate yard tent
decorate garage
flush water heater
return g items
buy glasses
buy V tix
Start: slow read with D
Stop: snacking so i can reset.
Continue: regular visual notetaking practice.
Brave: make a plan for E.
Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Since it’s two days to the end of June, I figure it’s best to do a review at the same time as a weekly update. Now that it’s the end of June, summer is already half over which makes me kind of bummed. But it’s all good, taking every day as it comes and trying both not to jump ahead and also savor what’s here.
Big Goal is done and dusted, I am proud of myself. It was a good idea, good execution, and great memories.
Progress on the big five:
Y: did some of these. didn’t touch side yard still and didn’t decorate the pergola, maybe I can before Wednesday.
G: Did donations, bought a few things but calling movers today.
S: Done and also did the replacement renewal and appointment.
Sa: Well I did find new people to leave Sadie with which was not about training but still worthwhile progress.
D: Well not sure I will do this one. Can’t decide.
Three Medium goals:
Did a whole bunch in June. Feeling good about it!
Did a lot of practice then did a whole sketching journal during travels. Good job for me.
This one will have to be a July plan.
Making solid progress on this one, too. Let’s see where it goes.
Start: yes! did this!
Stop: so so much better on this one, too!
Continue: Took so so much time off in June, I am very proud of myself.
Brave: trips done, seeing them done, no driving. still proud of myself.
I did a lot this month. Proud of myself. Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
I am hanging on to the summer days as much as I can. I am trying to take my time and savor each and every day. I am working on being present, slowing down and taking steps to be intentional.
Progress on the big five:
Y: i got a few more things for the yard this week. i think i feel good about where it will be once i put everything up.
G: didn’t schedule the movers yet. I will look into it this week.
S: All set on this one!
Sa: made it through our hard week.
D: No progress this week.
Three Medium goals:
Took a week off so this will have to wait a bit more.
did a whole visual journal slightly different but still awesome.
will start this one this week too.
ordered furniture and all!
Start: yes! Still doing this one!
Stop: I’ve gotten better on this, too. Work in progress.
Continue: doing great at this one!
Brave: meh no progress on driving yet.
getting through a bunch more todos this week, too! I am feeling like i am making progress. Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
I feel like the universe didn’t get my memo on the summer going slowly. It’s already midJune and I am not ready for the days to go as fast as they are. I will do my best to slow down and savor every day as much as I can.
Progress on the big five:
Y: No new progress this week but it was 90+ this week so I didn’t want to be outside.
G: didn’t schedule the movers yet.
S: All set on this one!
Sa: Sweet Sadie will be practicing this week.
D: No progress this week.
Three Medium goals:
This was a dud week with a lot of other stuff on my mind.
Still doing a lot of practice on this one, I am proud of it.
I did look up the book but haven’t started yet.
Started decorating my office!!
Start: yes! Still doing this one!
Stop: I’ve gotten better on this, too. Work in progress.
Continue: I a little bit more time off last week, I am proud of myself.
Brave: meh no progress on driving yet.
Ok progress this week but that’s ok. Our AC broke and I got that fixed and that was a big win! Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Well, okay. Good news is that I did absolutely book our tickets. I made the decision. I booked plane tickets, I booked a place to stay and a place for Sadie. Here’s hoping it’s a great trip.
Progress on the big five:
Y: No progress on these. I did buy things to decorate but just didn’t do anything yet.
G: Did the donations, yay! Will have to schedule the unit move. Will get that started. Will buy things after.
S: All set on this one!
Sa: Found Sadie a new rover family. Let’s hope it goes well!
D: No progress this week.
Three Medium goals:
Watched some videos but didn’t add more this week.
Doing a lot of practice on this one, I am proud of it.
I haven’t looked up the book, yet, will check it out this week.
Started decorating my office!!
Start: yes! Started this one!
Stop: I’ve gotten better on this, too. Work in progress.
Continue: I took so much time off last week, I am proud of myself.
Brave: the trip is scheduled, one step at a time.
Good progress this week. Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Here’s to the official beginning of Summer! I really would like June and July to go very very slowly. Once we hit August, we have to actively worry about several big milestones we have this year and I don’t want to wrap my head around any of that yet. Pretty please.
Big Goal: Even though I am tempted to make a goal around food, I am tired of disappointing myself, so I am going to pick a different one. I think my big goal this month is to figure out some plans to go visit D. This involves a bunch of planning and I keep putting it off but I think it will make me sadder not to go. Either way I’d like to have made a decision and plans so I can stop thinking and start doing.
Progress on the big five:
Y: Decorate under the pergola, fix the fence lights, maybe clean the side yard & buy plants.
G: Do donations, move ikea unit, buy a few things and a rug maybe.
S: Laser appointment three. Follow up on replacement.
Sa: not sure I want to do anything on this one.
D: maybe if i am brave, go to berkeley and oakland to renew library cards.
Three Medium goals:
more workflow stuff, get the quests going.
practice visual notetaking, do the book I bought, create my own library.
restart the art mbsr book possibly, or some other deeper dive plan.
decorate my office.
Start: regular visual notetaking practice.
Stop: replying fast.
Continue: to find pockets to take time off.
Brave: trips, seeing them, and driving and my brave this month.
Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Made it to the end of May. This month went by in a blur. It’s annoying that the darker months forever and the brighter months go by fast. I would like the summer to go by very slowly so I can savor every moment. I’d say May was mostly a wash for most things. Even though it started okay, the last two weeks were so so hard that I just need to give myself grace. Alas.
Big Goal: I did eat more fruits and vegetables this month. I also ordered out more than ever before and I really don’t like to do that. I did paint and journal regularly. Did a bit more exercise than before. But it was mostly baby steps.
Progress on the big five:
Y: I bought a bunch of things and I love how my yard feels. I didn’t go through the side because it didn’t seem super needed.
G: I did the trash pickup and donating this week. I think I will buy some things this week likely.
S: Did appointment two, also emailed for replacement, onward.
Sa: I made a plan but didn’t start it. However I did find her a new sitter.
D: commuting like a champ and drove A to old school at night. we’re calling it a win.
Three Medium goals:
Did a lot of workflows and classes, I am proud of myself.
Researched a bunch of ideas for backyard and garage and my office!
I made the list of ideas/thoughts/belief to reclaim. I think this one needs more work.
Start: Supporting D still. One step at a time.
Stop: I’ve been sleeping really early. proud of myself.
Continue: I met with lots of people this month. I’d say 1-2 social engagements a week which is a lot for me.
Brave: I haven’t planned my trip yet. This will have to be in July.
Even with disappointing myself, I did a lot this month. Proud of myself. Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Meh this week was a total wash. I had a lot of after-work meetings and I just came home exhausted. I ate out practically every day. It was not the best. We will see if I can do better next week.
Progress on the big five:
Y: The pergola got here and man oh man we spent hours trying to put it up! It’s up now and i LOVE it.
G: It was such a hard week that I completely and totally missed the donation truck when it came by. I’m going to have to reschedule. Giving myself grace.
S: Nothing more to do here this week.
Sa: No new progress on this, still just have a plan.
D: Still commuting all the way down to new office. I need to schedule maintenance, maybe I can do it for this week.
Three Medium goals:
Yes so much more this week, I am on a roll!
Still have a few ideas for the yard and want to vacuum it all, too. Then onward to the garage. I will start with buying a rug, I think. I like rugs it turns out.
I didn’t do extra work on this, this week. I will try to this coming week.
Start: some bumps but one day at a time.
Stop: doing a good job on this mostly. last week was just hard.
Continue: more of this, this week. so much time with so many people. met with someone new, then P from work, then went to bookclub, then met with J. Lots of socializing this week. Too much, in fact.
Brave: Yes, looking for a new sitter for Sadie. I may have a lead. Let’s see if I get lucky.
Good progress this week. Here’s to a better week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
