Update on Goals III

Well, I thought every other month, I didn't intend every three months for an update!

Here is the list:

1 & 12 & 16. We're making amazing progress getting rid of paper and we've also got a lot of clothes together for donation. But we're having a difficult time finding the time to get rid of other stuff.  How does one collect so many random trinkets, etc?  I also discovered I have WAY TOO MANY beauty supplies. While I don't appreciate the commentary, Partner might not be too far off suggesting I can open a yarn and bath and body shop.

2 & 10. Oh. Dear. God.  I'm not sure it's possible! I am very aware of the dangers of stress, but getting mine under control has been a struggle. A lot of it's more personal than I want to post a blog - good and bad! Most other people with blogs follow the same line of showing the happy and better parts of our life. But, probably like all of you, I have the down, and the negative and the bad that I don't post about. A couple times of late I've been angry with Partner (see 10), and that just isn't right. But even the good, can also cause stress (and then anger). I'm trying. But there is a bit (like a skyscraper) worth of room to improve.

3 & 4. I'm shredding or recycling paper every day and so happy about that. Most nights we are getting the daily dirty clean. But I'd love to make progress. on the deeper issues - the overcrowding, lots of cat fur in nooks and crannies. 

5. The weight is going the wrong way. We recently met with a friend who is starting a personal training business. I hope that helps.

6. Sleep. It's been going well, except the last few weeks. Might have a bit of impact on that whole stress level thing.

7. I've been knitting up a storm and have FOs to post. I think I may actually break 4,000 yards this year! I've also been knitting with some cool stuff - like nettles. That's right, nettles... 

8. I'm at just about one book a month. Mostly mindless, but I'll settle for that. Especially because I love those books.

9 & 11. Cooking is out. Local is in. Organic not as much. I think yoga may be out too. Even if it would help with stress and anger.

13. More on this later.

14. I have started a training plan and am hoping to run a trail marathon at the end of September or early October! I'm really excited about this.

15. Probably not happening. Maybe when those stress levels go down and there isn't as much going on. Oh, and when the books I'm willing to read aren't knitting mysteries!

17. This is going super well and I know that I need to put up a separate post for this. We've made some bigger purchases lately, but there is definitely a need for them. Today I broke down and made my first non-necessary yarn purchase. I think if I can sell as many yards from my stash as I bought (873 meters), I may not count this against my total. Maybe. I have considered allowing myself a diet break if I hit 4,000 yards. Of course, maybe if I knit the difference in what I've bought, maybe I'll still get my yarn break. Or, maybe I just don't get my November treat! 

18. 

So, that's it! Mostly good, but the ones that aren't going well, are biggies. But, I'll just keep trudging along, one foot in front of the other... kind of like training for a trail marathon! Thanks for reading and caring. :)

Comments

[kate]

Kathy I admire your honesty, both with us and with yourself. We're all a Work in Progress, after all!

[snoopydog]

Hmmm! Good luck with that little lot. Ros

[melissa]

i agree with kate's comment - i am very admirable of your honesty and your willingness to put all of this "out there" for everyone to see!
i too have struggled with anger and stress issues. my therapist suggested i read a book called, "the dance of anger." it was really helpful in shifting my way of thinking and giving me the power to be in control of myself. i'd highly recommend it.
sending you a big hug! i'm proud of you for all you've accomplished this year!