Where did Jul-Sep go? I can't believe it is already time to review my goals. My instinct tells me I am not doing very well, but let's have a look:
1. Be more active! Um....pass? Jul-Sep was not awesome for motivation. I mostly blame my own laziness, but it was also ridiculously hot outside for most of the summer and we were traveling more than usual. John and I played tennis a few times, but I have not had a consistent routine at all. I have a coupon for 30 days at Curves, so I am starting that this week. I've never been to a Curves, so I hope it's a good gym for me!
2. Be a More Discerning Shopper. This is so subjective, but I think I am doing better. I have been trying harder to have list in mind of things I want to add to my wardrobe instead of just buying whatever is cute and on sale. Just this past weekend, I had an armload of clearance dresses from Banana Republic that I was going to try on, because they were like $15 each! Then I thought about it, and realized they were all summer dresses that wouldn't transition into fall/winter very well. And I wasn't sure I would like any of them next summer, so I put them back without even taking the time to try on. That's progress, my friends!
3. Be a better wife! Mostly in the realm of dinner preparation. I haven't been keeping track of this, but I think I am doing better. I should really have a measurable goal for this. I'll have to think about that and determine one.
4. Be more creative! The beginning of July was a good time for creativity. I made the July 4th tank top, and fixed up my purse from Goodwill. I also recently painted my front door, which is kind of creative, right? I'm also re-decorating the hall bathroom, and am halfway through attempting this project.
5. Read 50 books in 2012. It was a good quarter for reading, at least! I read 17 books in Jul-Sep and am now at 40 for the year, which puts me 3 books ahead of schedule. I was worried I wouldn't be able to hit my goal on this, but I feel like I am on track now. Just have to read 10 books in the next 3 months - shouldn't be a problem!
Top: J. Crew
Cardigan: Gap
Skirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Michelle D via Dillard's
I have a hard time not buying clearance things! i'm trying to do better!
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