Sunday, June 2, 2013

13 in 2013: Halfway Point

Can you believe that 2013 is already half over? I sure can't. Fortunately, we still have summer and autumn to enjoy here in the Northern hemisphere, so I'm pleased.

I figured that now would be a good time to review the goals I set in January, my 13 in 2013, since I don't even remember what half of them were. Here goes nothing.

  1. Start a journal - Well, I started a journal back in January, but I haven't written in it since probably February. Once I find it (most of my items from school are still in bins), I would like to start writing more!
  2. Get back in shape - I have been making a little bit of progress on this, especially in the past few weeks, but I want to try harder. I especially want to bike more.
  3. Eat less processed foods - I would say that I am doing well with this one, but again, there is definitely room for more improvement. I'm looking forward to doing more cooking now that I have access to a full kitchen again.
  4. Read more for pleasure - I really struggled with this one when school was in session, but now that it is out, I have been reading so much! Would you like it if I do occasional book reviews on the blog?
  5. Take more outfit pictures - What a complete and utter fail! I don't think I've taken an outfit picture since February (maybe even January). This is something I really, really want to add back to the blog! I just need to find somewhere to take pictures.
  6. Try out more hairstyles - I have one or two new hairstyles added to my mix, but this would be cool to work on more (although it's not a priority. I also could use a haircut.).
  7. Get another piercing - DONE! I got my helix pierced a few weeks ago! (check out the picture below)
  8. Start an online shop - This is still in the works. I don't think I will be opening an etsy, but I plan to at least sell some of my old clothes to make some cash.
  9. Get my degree - DONE! I graduated two weeks ago, to the date.
  10. Clean my room at my parents' house - Currently, my room is even more of a mess than it was at the beginning of the year (since I just moved back in, temporarily), but I'm planning on cleaning it all out (I need to put more work towards this, though). 
  11. 12.  13.  Be a better girlfriend, be more positive, be happier - I put the last three together because I have pretty much the same response to all of them: I would say that I am doing quite well with these! My long-distance relationship is definitely a challenge, but we are still trucking along. I have also started using the Happier app (I highly recommend), which asks me each evening to record 3 things that made me happy each day. This allows me to stay positive and happier. I also listen to a lot of podcasts and read "self-help" books. I would say I am on the right track to all three of these goals!

my new helix piercing (done about 2 weeks ago)

12 comments:

  1. Well done for completing at least a couple of your goals, I don't think I've managed any of mine! I can't believe the years practically halfway over, it's gone by so quickly!x

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  2. Hi dear,your blog is so cute!!
    I will visit you again,in the meanwhile you can have a look at mine!
    www.filidiseta.blogspot.com
    ilaria

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  3. You've done pretty good! Love the new piercing!

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  4. Good for you for making progress with your 2013 goals! I barely wrote any resolutions down in January! (Although start an Etsy shop was also on my 2012 list, I need to get on that!) And no, I cannot believe 2013 is half over.

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  5. Great idea for reviewing New Year's Resolutions. I feel that we often forget about them after two months and only see the list when the year is over. This is great for getting back in track :D
    Love it!

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  6. This is a good idea -- and I really like your honesty. I often can't keep resolutions very long... I adore that piercing. I love book reviews!

    mariathemagpie.blogspot.com

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  7. I think getting your degree should count for 3! That is a major one!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  8. hey hun!
    I just found your blog and I love it!
    love your photos and your lay out!
    check my blog if you want!!!
    xoxo

    www.fashionrailways.com

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  9. Thank you for the kind comment on my blog
    At I'm jealous of your helix piercing it looks awesome.
    I wish I made yearly goals bit I KNOE I would forget them pretty much straight away ha ha
    X

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  10. Love the idea of checking in halfway through the year to see how you're doing on your goals! It's too easy to just forget them.
    I like to make seasonal goals so that I have a shorter time frame, and they're usually pretty reasonable. I feel like accomplishing a reasonable goal helps me to move on towards the bigger ones!

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  11. Oh, I love lists like these! So great!

    Also, I'd never seen the Happier app before. Will have to check it out; sounds like a great thing.

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  12. I just started a journal too! I wish you luck as you work toward your goals!

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