2006 Goals

***Editors note: For the record, I did not want to put the picture of my underwear only clad ass on my blog, but my sister and husband thought it was too funny not to share with the world. You now know why I have no more dignity.***

My ladies (The GWO/Wife Liberation Front) and I have decided to come up with some goals for 2006. Not resolutions, just some things we'd like to work on to make our lives better. Like organized on the ball, not hungover ladies that they are, they've already posted theirs. So here goes mine.

Health
1. Go vegetarian with balanced meals by March 2006 / Vegan by September 2006
(Jump started the vegetarian thing. Last meat product was Friday. It was a cheeseburger, RIP. I'm also working on eating mostly soy cheeses when possible to make veganism easier.)

2. Cook healthy dinners at home - 4 to 5 times weekly
(Already have planned meals for all week, including snacks leaving one night for our "try a restaurant with friends" meal. Groceries bought as well. Here goes!)

3. Take yoga or dance or both at least 1-2 times a week
(Got a jump start on this too. I went Saturday for a "Kwando" class but it was cancelled so I worked out anyways. Going to Yoga tomorrow morning. Surprisingly, Saturday afternoon after working out was the first day since starting thyroid medicine that I didn't need a nap. Note: This isn't for weight loss as much as health and I used to take a load of dance classes and I miss them.)

4. Erase all sugar from teas/coffee/drinks
(So far so good except morning tea I still sugar up. Will start this tomorrow.)

5. Learn more about hypothyroidism and find Endocrinologist I trust
(I have an appointment Jan. 20th and I plan on getting a referral to a specialist.)

6. Go to dermatologist and get my 1,000 moles checked out for skin cancer.
(Sorry, too much information I know, but my great-grandmother blessed me with a well decorated body and the more I look at them all, the more I get freaked out.)

7. No more alcohol until Seattle trip in June.
(I just don't like how I act, feel or smell after drinking. Give me pot any day, just not everyday.

Finances
1. Make meal plans and budget for it weekly
(Done, except budget. I need to get a feel for how much it actually costs. The plan is all made up though and the food is bought.)

2. Pay off remaining credit card debt
(The stipulation to this is after I get our vacation paid for, will reassess this after June 1st trip to Seattle.)

3. Save $5,000 by December 31, 2006
(I want to buy some land/build a house eventually and I'll need a huge lump of cash to get that started.)

4. Organize 401k plans/invest smartly.
(My pal Jzn lent me a couple books yesterday to get started on my path to figuring out this shit. I'm soooo not right brained.)

Intellectual Development
1. Read one non-fiction book for every fiction book
(I have no bias towards fiction vs. non-fiction, I just want to branch out more and actually read some new topics.)

2. Listen to Coast to Coast once a week (internet radio show)
(This is so I can relate more with theMan and stuff he loves to discuss.)

Spirtuality
1. Learn about meditation and devote weekly time to it
(I'm finding I'm full of anxiety, especially rockin' 1/2 a thyroid, so I hope this helps me focus more and relax.)

2. Study one new religion every 6 months
(I used to do this and I miss it.)

Personal Development
1. Remember cards for birthdays
(I'm bad about this and I want to improve since I have so many long-distance lads and they all make me feel like a million bucks.)

2. Prepare body, bank account, and mind for child-rearing
(Fear not, I'm not knocked up, but I'm nearing 30 more every day, it's time to get it together. We want kids, we always have and I find we are at a point to start making some plans to get there.)

3. By June review, be qualified for promotion and raise at work
(I love my new job and I want to just keep getting promoted. Plus, I'm the breadwinner of the house and I want to support my family. My last review I got rave reviews...just need to keep at it.)

So there you go. If you read them all, thanks and be sure to punch me if you see me eating steak.

I also want to say that I do appreciate the past years and all of your comments and emails and just being on the other side of this screen. I love writing this blog so thanks for stopping by. I hope your 200-Sex!?! is great too.