September Goals

Okay so this might be more of a to-do list but there's also a few goals in there. I can't believe it's September already. This year has been flying by quickly, probably because I've been keeping myself very busy on the weekends and the work week is usually packed to the brim.

1. Celebrate Lola's 1st birthday this week. Oh gosh, she's turning one and deserves a little fun tonight before we leave for the long weekend.

2. Tour New Orleans for Labor Day weekend (K's birthday trip) and try all the food. Some places on our list are Coop's Place, Acme Oyster House, Mr B's and a few others. I'm still looking around for a good brunch spot for Sunday. 

3. Attend Helene's free webinar to learn ways to monetize your blog which was last night. (DONE)

4. Get started on the 17-module online photography class that I just signed up for to become a certified photographer. I'm not sure I'll be able to complete it in one month so my goal is to be done and certified by the end of October. 

5. Pack more healthy lunches and fruits for breakfast. Eat out less. Spend less. 

6. Finally make it out to Wekiva Island one weekend. 

7. Pressure wash our house and driveway. Well, pay someone to do it because I don't own a pressure washer and have no desire to get on a ladder or roof.

8. Go shopping at Ikea for a new living room rug and outdoor walkway lights. I've had my eye on shag rugs like this grey one but I'm not sure how well they hold up. 

9. Weekend trip to Ft Lauderdale to visit a friend and her kids who all just moved to Florida from Trinidad. 

10. Celebrate with friends for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a local resort's lazy river pool.

Fifteen Goals For 2015

I cant believe 2014 has come to an end but it was a fabulous year for me with lots of travel, weddings, and fun with family and friends. I did a complete 2014 year review last week you can read here. I'm excited about the unknown and already planned adventures that 2015 has in store for me and I have some goals that I want to achieve in the new year.

#1: Paint master bedroom

#2: Get back on a regular gym schedule

#3: Cook healthy meals for lunch and dinner during the week and no carbs at dinner. Cheat meals allowed on the weekends.

#4: Experiment with a gluten free diet

#5: Do a photography class

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#6: Cut back on alcohol

#7: Get more sleep during the week

#8: Visit Napa Valley while I'm out in California for work

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#9: Take Lola to a 6-week puppy training program

#10: Plant new flowers in garden and give lawn/shrubs a good manicure

#11: Book and plan trip to Barbados in October 2015

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#12: Get a new Macbook computer

#13: Declutter garage and get the roof fixed (the torrential thunder storms and semi-hurriances in Florida have caused major water damage)

#14: House shopping for a new construction home

#15:  Save 10-15% of my paycheck to put away in savings and put toward 2015 trips and new computer.