Life Among the Loons

Four Months Later May 2, 2012

On January 1st I wrote several goals for myself.  Four months later, I suppose it’s time to check my progress.

Financial Goals

1. Save $1,000 — I am only $120 away from completing this goal 🙂
2. Create a monthly budget and stick to it
3. Reduce my credit card debt by at least 40% — I have completely paid off 2 credit cards. I’m not sure how much this has reduced my total credit card debt, but it makes me feel like I’m making progress.

Health Goals

1. Lose 50 pounds — I have lost a total of 8 pounds. Despite being somewhat discouraged my this tiny progress, I am trying to stay positive and focused. If only cookies, chocolate, ice cream, and beer didn’t make my tummy so happy 😦

Professional/Educational Goals

1. Pass the TExEs certification test in Social Studies — DONE!!! I am moving to the social studies department and will be teaching U.S. history and econmics next school year. 😀
   
2. Apply for graduate school

Miscellaneous Goals

1. Complete a scrapbook
2. Actively look for “Mr. Right”
3. Find a new church home with a strong youth program

Obviously I have a long way to go before I can check all of these goals off my list.  Hopefully the summer break will refresh my spirit and give me the motivation to get out there and do something!!