2015 Goals

I love setting goals and making plans. I'm a compulsive list maker.  I think I get that from my dad. He was always big on telling me to have a 10 year plan and such. hehe  The thing with goals is that without action, they are really just words. It's up to you to make them happen! Yes, putting it out into the universe is a great first step but then what?  You have to write down steps you can take to actually reach these goals or it probably ain't gonna happen buddy. So, make those goals and write those lists but get specific! Focus on the HOW!

My 2015 Goals

• Grow my business, Lifting Lettuce. I want this to be my full time job (along with being a mommy soon!).
• Complete an elimination diet. You can join me in completing this goal here!
• Switch my pots/pans to stainless steel + cast iron.
• Minimize wardrobe and shop less frequently.
• Be more organized- get rid of items not being used, keep papers properly filed, store clothing etc
• Spend less time using electronics (more reading, DIY projects, cooking, being outside etc)
• Graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Also complete my certificate program through The Health Sciences Academy.
• Spend more quality time with my husband (without distractions like the computer or TV).
• Get a professional massage (I'm turning 28 and have never really had one!).
• Experiment with my "look" ie have fun with hair colours, grow my hair out, wear funky lipstick colours etc  YOLO!
• whatever the heck else I think of during the year

New Year

Well, that was a longer break than I meant to take! I'd intended to blog while on vacation but it was just a hassle. I have some catching up to do now! We got back home last night. Reunited with my cat (and it feels so good). :)

A look back at 2012 on the blog:

What a year 2012 was! My husband's career kind of dominated it as he was switching MOSs (basically his job within the Marine Corps) and that was a long journey! He was gone a lot with various training exercises.  It was definitely a year of patience, growing and learning. Lots of fun times though. That is really what stands out to me when looking back. :) 

I think 2013 will be a great year! So far so good anyway. My husband will be deployed for the second half but I never look at that as a "my life will suck" sort of thing, just a time for me to focus that much more on making life the best I can. I like making yearly bucket lists so here's a look at this years.

Travel by plane

Visit Canada

Get my drivers license

Improve fitness level

Travel somewhere new

Eat even cleaner (and more raw)

Get a tattoo

Spend under $100 on myself each month (clothes/shoes/accessories)

Pick up a positive habit like meditation or yoga

Give back and pay it forward more often

Go to at least 3 concerts

Go to a Canucks hockey game

Thrift more

Greencard

Sleep in a tent

Run in a marathon

Build up savings account + emergency fund

Try something new each month

Apt makeover

Rejoin 24 Hour Fitness

Set up a proper sewing/craft area

Dress up more often

Drink more water

Declutter and stay more organized

Invest in quality items

Put more time into building my blog

Wear more patterns and bolder looks

Buy a Vitamix

Become a personal trainer

Try a new hair style or colour