24prins
1-1-11, 2:32pm
I hope to take advantage of all of you this year :) as I try to get back to basics in my simple living journey. Things have gotten a lot more complicated as my kids get older, and of course it's because I'm complicating them. This year my goals are:
1) Continuing to declutter, selling some items and donating most.
2) Getting a job. I'm a tech writer and trainer, but haven't worked full-time in 9 years. This week I'll be finishing my resumes (one for tech writing, one for training, and one in case I need it for administrative). Older dd goes to college in 2 1/2 years, I have health insurance through dh, but I need more cash for college.
3) Improving my space through creative repurposing. I want to love what I see around me (other than my kids, of course).
4) Daily 1 mile or more walks. I hate cold weather and the dog (that's my avatar, Jesse) can't deal with extreme temperatures or too much cold on his feet. This is a discipline thing for me, and I use the carrot of a cup of coffee downtown for me and a cookie at the pet supply store for Jesse.
I have other goals, but for now these four will have the greatest impact with the simplest path to success (I hope).
Today's success: I write a newsletter once a month for a local business. $100 made this morning. :cool:
1) Continuing to declutter, selling some items and donating most.
2) Getting a job. I'm a tech writer and trainer, but haven't worked full-time in 9 years. This week I'll be finishing my resumes (one for tech writing, one for training, and one in case I need it for administrative). Older dd goes to college in 2 1/2 years, I have health insurance through dh, but I need more cash for college.
3) Improving my space through creative repurposing. I want to love what I see around me (other than my kids, of course).
4) Daily 1 mile or more walks. I hate cold weather and the dog (that's my avatar, Jesse) can't deal with extreme temperatures or too much cold on his feet. This is a discipline thing for me, and I use the carrot of a cup of coffee downtown for me and a cookie at the pet supply store for Jesse.
I have other goals, but for now these four will have the greatest impact with the simplest path to success (I hope).
Today's success: I write a newsletter once a month for a local business. $100 made this morning. :cool: