Report Card

For me, accountability is the task master of motivators. Knowing this about myself, I want to give a little monthly report on how I'm doing with my goals for the year. Although I'm still excited about the new year, I'm hoping this ritual will help me keep on track in future months when the resolutions are usually collecting dust. So this is an exercise for myself that you can read if you like.

Spiritual- Thanks to Stake Conference, the visit to the Temple was programed into the schedule. The plan to move my scripture study to the morning was a little harder than I foresaw. I forgot how insistent Gracie can become when I'm giving undivided attention to something other than her. So I'll have to work more diligent on this next month. Visiting teaching and my lesson preparations went well too.

Educational- I read The Alchemist and began my book for Feb. I love trying new recipes each week. That goal has been easy to keep. Still no plans for that Spanish class...

Physical- Although we haven't managed to have a salad night every Monday, we've had at least one every week. I haven't reached my weight goal yet, but slow and steady wins the race, right? And working out is my little break, so no problems there.

Financial- I managed to put away twice my goal amount for the anticipated DSLR. And no progress yet on the credit front line.

Other- Gracie and I have made a nice park routine. So my goal to have her outside more is going well. Cori and I have done pretty well with our date night plans too. Getting a sitter has proven to be the biggest issue with this goal. But, even if its grilling steaks and a trip to blockbuster, I just love having him all to myself.

Plenty of room for improvement, but all in all, I think January was a good start. Here's looking at February.