Spiritual
Read through the Bible in a year
- print out Bible-in-a-year plan
- get up on time to read Bible in the morning, otherwise finish reading at night
- read Genesis, Mark, Exodus 1-14, Psalms 1-23 by the end of January
Physical
Run a 10K at <10 min mile pace by August
- run 2x per week in January
- run 5K at <10 min mile pace consistently
- increase distance to at least one 5 mile run per week by the end of January
Lose the rest of the baby weight by end of May (20 lbs total, 4 lbs per month)
- track points with WW
- run/swim/exercise video at least 5 days per week
- weigh 167 by the end of January
One mile open water swim under 30 minutes by end of September
- swim 1-2 times per week
- increase total distance to 1800 yds by the end of January
- increase timed distance to 500 yds by the end of January
Educational/Professional
Teach professionally by the end of the year
- write a resume
- send out resume/apply for 5 teaching/tutoring jobs in January
- look into childcare options for the kids
Participate in one seminary course per term with husband
- read 3 books for Pastoral Ministry class in January
- write review/response for each book
Community/Social
Open our home to others at least once per month
- make & follow chore chart
- make & follow kids' chore chart
- set aside 1 evening per month to invite people over: 3rd Friday in January
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Goals 2012
We try to set pretty clear goals around here. The desire to plan and measure achievement has been given to us naturally and pounded into us through training, I think. As a student, the goals were straightforward with built-in time limits and metrics. Now that I stay home with my children, it can be much harder to determine if I've "succeeded" at anything on any given day. So I make lists.
Here's my list for 2012:
Spiritual
Read through the Bible in a year
- print out Bible-in-a-year plan
- check up on my progress monthly
- get up on time to read Bible in the morning, otherwise finish reading at night
Physical
Run a 10K at <10 min mile pace by August
- run 5K at <10 min mile pace consistently
- increase distance to at least one 6 mile run per week
Lose the rest of the baby weight by end of May (20 lbs total, 4 lbs per month)
- track points with WW
- run/swim/exercise video at least 5 days per week
One mile open water swim under 30 minutes by end of September
- swim 1-2 times per week
- increase total distance to 2000 yds
- improve time trials for 1 mile pool swim
- find a place & a plan to swim in open water when it's warmer
Educational/Professional
Teach professionally by the end of the year
- write a resume
- send out resume/apply for 5 teaching/tutoring jobs in January
- look into online teaching/tutoring
- look into childcare options for the kids
Participate in one seminary course per term with Luke
- read 3 books for Pastoral Ministry class in January
- read 1000 pages for Covenant Theology course in Spring
- write a book review/response for after each book I read
Community/Social
Open our home to others at least once per month
- make & follow chore chart
- make & follow kids' chore chart
- set aside 1 evening per month to invite people over
My plan is to break these into smaller goals for each month, and then check up on my progress and post about it here. There's a risk in this, because if I fail to meet a goal, it's in print. On the internet. Where anyone can find it! But if there's no accountability, it isn't really a goal.
There's also a risk that I'll look like a nerd. I remember reading Benjamin Franklin's autobiography and laughing at his attempts to change his behavior and the candid way he tracked his progress. But I guess if I'm blogging about goals and reading Benjamin Franklin, I should probably just take the nerd title and run with it.
Run a 10K at a 10-minute-mile pace, that is.
Here's my list for 2012:
Spiritual
Read through the Bible in a year
- print out Bible-in-a-year plan
- check up on my progress monthly
- get up on time to read Bible in the morning, otherwise finish reading at night
Physical
Run a 10K at <10 min mile pace by August
- run 5K at <10 min mile pace consistently
- increase distance to at least one 6 mile run per week
Lose the rest of the baby weight by end of May (20 lbs total, 4 lbs per month)
- track points with WW
- run/swim/exercise video at least 5 days per week
One mile open water swim under 30 minutes by end of September
- swim 1-2 times per week
- increase total distance to 2000 yds
- improve time trials for 1 mile pool swim
- find a place & a plan to swim in open water when it's warmer
Educational/Professional
Teach professionally by the end of the year
- write a resume
- send out resume/apply for 5 teaching/tutoring jobs in January
- look into online teaching/tutoring
- look into childcare options for the kids
Participate in one seminary course per term with Luke
- read 3 books for Pastoral Ministry class in January
- read 1000 pages for Covenant Theology course in Spring
- write a book review/response for after each book I read
Community/Social
Open our home to others at least once per month
- make & follow chore chart
- make & follow kids' chore chart
- set aside 1 evening per month to invite people over
My plan is to break these into smaller goals for each month, and then check up on my progress and post about it here. There's a risk in this, because if I fail to meet a goal, it's in print. On the internet. Where anyone can find it! But if there's no accountability, it isn't really a goal.
There's also a risk that I'll look like a nerd. I remember reading Benjamin Franklin's autobiography and laughing at his attempts to change his behavior and the candid way he tracked his progress. But I guess if I'm blogging about goals and reading Benjamin Franklin, I should probably just take the nerd title and run with it.
Run a 10K at a 10-minute-mile pace, that is.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Updated Christmas List for 2011
Here's my running Christmas Gift List (for DIY/handmade gifts) for 2011
FINISHED:
Dudester scarf - for LL, FINISHED 11/7/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for R, FINISHED 10/26/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - EG, FINISHED 11/9/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for CD, FINISHED 11/19/11
Cowl sewn from reclaimed sweater - for MC, FINISHED 11/17/11
Denim rag quilt - for CD birthday, FINISHED 12/8/11
snowflake/star ornament for neighbor (2) - FINISHED 12/13/11
easy crocheted necklace for KC - FINISHED 12/14/11
Elliot sweater - for OC - FINISHED 12/14/11
Cowl sewn from reclaimed sweater - for MSC, FINISHED 12/15/11
crocheted necklace - for BZ, FINISHED
Christmas stockings - FINISHED 12/23/11
PJS for EG - FINISHED 12/23/11
PJs for CD- FINISHED 12/23/11
PJs for EJ - FINISHED 12/23/11
KNIT/CROCHET IN PROGRESS:
Julie’s Itchy Fingers sweater- started last Dec for CD
Milan Jacket - started in summer for EJ
Crochet mittens / fingerless gloves - for EG - started 11/8/11
Diagonal Dishcloths x2 - for SN - started 11/14/11
Distinguished Neck Warmer in machine-washable - for LL - started 12/11
Easy fingerless mitts - for LL - started 12/21/11
THE AFTER-CHRISTMAS PILE
Juggling Balls - for MN & EJ
crocheted necklace for ML
Susie’s reading mitts - for MC
Cerus scarf - for DCbookmark for DL
ornaments to have on hand
coffee cup cozies to have on hand
Supersize me knit sweatshirt-y sweater for EG
Tall Latte for me
dollhouse rooms (x2, maybe 4)
OTHER:
Ellie's story in photobook - started 12/10/11
Photos for family - FINISHED 12/16/11
Christmas Letter - FINISHED 12/19/11
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Updated Christmas List 2011
Here's my running Christmas Gift List (for DIY/handmade gifts) for 2011
FINISHED:
Dudester scarf - for LL, FINISHED 11/7/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for R, FINISHED 10/26/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - EG, FINISHED 11/9/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for CD, FINISHED 11/19/11
Cowl sewn from reclaimed sweater - for MC, FINISHED 11/17/11
Denim rag quilt - for CD birthday, FINISHED 12/8/11
snowflake/star ornament for neighbor (2) - FINISHED 12/13/11
easy crocheted necklace for KC - FINISHED 12/14/11
Elliot sweater - for OC - FINISHED 12/14/11
KNIT/CROCHET IN PROGRESS:
Julie’s Itchy Fingers sweater- started last Dec for CD
Milan Jacket - started in summer for EJ
Crochet mittens / fingerless gloves - for EG - started 11/8/11
Diagonal Dishcloths x2 - for SN - started 11/14/11
Distinguished Neck Warmer in machine-washable - for LL - started 12/11
KNIT/CROCHET QUEUE:
Easy fingerless mitts - for LL
Juggling Balls - for MN & EJ
crocheted necklace for MC
THE MAYBE PILE:
Susie’s reading mitts - for MC
Cerus scarf - for DC
bookmark for DL
ornaments to have on hand
coffee cup cozies to have on hand
Supersize me knit sweatshirt-y sweater for EG
Tall Latte for me
SEWING IN PROGRESS:
Christmas Stockings
Cowl sewn from reclaimed sweater for MSC
SEWING QUEUE:
dollhouse rooms (x2, maybe 4)
OTHER:
Ellie's story in photobook - started 12/10/11
Photos for family
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Updated Christmas List 2011
Here's my running Christmas Gift List (for DIY/handmade gifts) for 2011
I'd like to have the starred things ready to send out on Monday (!!)
FINISHED:
Dudester scarf - for LL, FINISHED 11/7/11
**Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for R, FINISHED 10/26/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - EG, FINISHED 11/9/11
Cape from Growing Up Sew Liberated - for CD, FINISHED 11/19/11
Cowl sewn from reclaimed sweater - for MC, FINISHED 11/17/11
Denim rag quilt - for CD birthday, FINISHED 12/8/11
KNIT/CROCHET IN PROGRESS:
Julie’s Itchy Fingers sweater- started last Dec for CD
Milan Jacket - started in summer for EJ
**Elliot sweater - for OC - started Oct '11
Crochet mittens / fingerless gloves - for EG - started 11/8/11
Diagonal Dishcloths x2 - for SN - started 11/14/11
Distinguished Neck Warmer in machine-washable - for LL - started 12/11
snowflake/star ornaments for neighbor (2) - started 12/5/11
Easy crocheted necklace for KH - started 12/9/11
KNIT/CROCHET QUEUE:
Easy fingerless mitts - for LL
Juggling Balls - for MN & EJ
THE MAYBE PILE:
Susie’s reading mitts - for MC
Cerus scarf - for DC
bookmark for DL
ornaments to have on hand
coffee cup cozies to have on hand
Supersize me knit sweatshirt-y sweater for EG
Tall Latte for me
crocheted necklace for MC
**infinity scarf for MSC
infinity scarf for ML
SEWING IN PROGRESS:
Christmas Stockings
SEWING QUEUE:
dollhouse rooms (x4, maybe 6)
infinity scarves for KC, MSC, ML, etc.
OTHER:
Ellie's story in photobook - started 12/10/11
Photos for family
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