What do I hope for in 2014? Oh let’s see…Peace in this world, no more hatred, a cure for cancer, our soldiers home from foreign lands, joy for everyone, no more hunger, no more bigotry, shall I go on? But in my little corner of the world where it’s the small things that I can change I’ll address those little goals and challenges I mentioned a couple of days ago..
Ah yes, those Goals and Challenges.
So here goes.
- Lose 50 lbs. (I’ll fit in the tiny airplane seats better, I’ll look better and I’ll feel better.)
- Set up a budget (my job change affected my finances so I need to start putting money aside for the extra’s that pop up.)
- A photo a day (keeps the camera “TOM” top of mind and will help me continue to improve my skills)
- Home Improvement ( the little condo just collects clutter. Time to clean it out, shampoo carpets and maybe get the bedroom painted)
- Plan my vacation (I know, that’s what you are all waiting for )
- Keep up my blog
- Work on friendships and personal relationships so they stay strong and healthy.
So the game plan is…
Health/ Weight Loss
- A before picture taken on the first day plus measurements and weight to be updated in a log monthly.
- Walk…weather should not be a factor. Start with 1/2 hour daily for month one and evaluate at the end of the month.
- Eat healthier. Cut back on carbs and increase salads and veggies and good protein.
- Consider buying a bike in the spring depending on progress.
Finances
- Open a savings account
- Deposit $50 per pay period toward expenses like property taxes and time share maintenance fees .
- Pay off the credit card. The balance snuck up over the holidays.
- Open a pre paid credit card through AAA for travel and vacation
Hobbies
- Take the camera on the walks for my daily photo.
- Upload the best of the day. At the end of the week see which photo got the most hits and save it as the photo of the week.
- End of the year make a photo book “Best of 2014”
- Get a head start on my photo cards for the holidays.
- Add more Birthday and special occasion cards to the line.
Home Improvement
- Attack the clutter with a vengeance. If it hasn’t been used in 6 months, get rid of it.
- Have the carpets shampooed
- Paint the bedroom
- Get an cabinet or cupboard to organize my photography gear.
Vacation
- Pick a location
- Plan the vacation
- Share the plans here so my content gets more interesting
Blogs
- Post daily on Aroundustyroads
- Post my daily pictures on Dustyroadsphotos
- Work to keep content fresh and interesting by visiting local attractions between vacations.
- Increase readership over 2013. No % just an increase will make me happy. At least I know the blog is growing then.
Personal Relations, Friends and Family
- Work at the relationship. It won’t stay close if ignored.
- Stay in touch with family. Same thing, you can’t stay close if you ignore each other.
- Be a friend. Can’t have them unless you’re willing to be one.
- Lend a hand when needed even if it’s just to listen.
I think that’s enough to keep me busy for 2014.
