February goals recap + march goals

So February ended and I cannot believe it. Seriously feels like we just 2015 and now it's March of 2016.. I dislike time going so quickly at times. Anyways, I'm sure you're curious about how my goals for February went and I am here to tell you ... it went badly. I'm sure a mixture of this was because of the wedding and it being winter, but here's a recap. 

Go to church: Did not happen, not once. While trying to pluck up the gumption to go... I got nothin else.

Read Devotionals: I have been on and off with this habit. I started SRT's Lent book and still doing a mix of Savor. It's still awesome for me and a good habit!

Organize Office Areas: SUCCESS! It's amazing what having a couple of organized areas can do for you. The "office" in the living room is good to go and I have my "craft" desk that is also my bible study area.

Sew Something: Nope.

Photography: I did some ring shots, but that's it. I did schedule a few shoots for March/April so that'll be a blast!

Date Night: Nope.. we planned our honeymoon though!

So while I had a mediocre month with my goals, I just succeed more in March so I will set some of the same goals and some new ones soooo without further ado here's my March goals.

Go to Church - oh hey, yeah trying this again. So I was able to meet some people who go to the church I am interested in and feel a little more comfortable.. Plus writing it down in my planner, dry erase calendar and in my phone will help me stay on track.

Style my Hair - As I unsuccessfully tried to do a french braid the other night, I wanted to challenge myself to do more to feel feminine.

Make the Bed - Oh so important to start your day the right way and we got really lazy in the last year with not making our bed.. soooo I'll be working to make my bed and tidy up my room daily.

Spending Freeze - So with planning our honeymoon and taking into account that I need to really put some savings aside I am not buying clothing, makeup, coffee (like caribou, you know I need my coffee)  or spend money on food from any fast food joints!

January Goals - So Far

Hi, remember me, the girl who decided on monthly goals? 

Check in time... 

January Goals:

- Unplug during social times 

I gotta say that this has been a lot easier without Facebook on my phone. I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I've made a bigger effort to be present with friends and family.. I also get annoyed at people on their phones now. 

- Workout at least 2-3 days a week

Can I skip this one?! I went to the gym maybe once.. it's the 21st and I can say that the biggest reason I haven't been working out is that I have an inconsistent schedule and an ovary that's been being a jerk. Aside from that, I have made healthier choices by trying to cut down on caffeine. 

- Read 30 days of my Savor devotional 

Shauna Niequist, you are an amazing lady! I can't tell you how thankful I am that I broke down and bought this devotional! I am spending some time with Jesus before I get ready for work, it's been amazing for me and my relationship with God. 

- Accomplish two goals I've set for photography

Done, son. I got logos, pricing, website AND I almost didn't work the entire month. I can't turn down a cute library themed engagement session. 

- Wake up early everyday 

I wake up at 06:35 everyday, I plan to wakeup at 6 next month and then eventually go to 5/515. I don't want to wake up much earlier than that because I'm sometimes not getting to bed till 10/1130 at night. Thankfully I'm not too hard on myself with this goal, things happen and with an inconsistent schedule (hopefully will be changing soon) it's been a lot harder than I thought. 

So here it is, I have 10 more days to keep at this and February is gonna bring some FUN stuff so stay tuned! 

2013 ... oh 2013

You did nothing for me, you moved nothing in me and you were nothing extraordinary. 
I brought you in two stepping with another guy, not my (ex) boyfriend. I craved Christ more than ever, because He needed me to cling to him? I moved somewhere terrifying and gave up everything I've known for years.. for what? To be told I'm not enough.

Oregon won, that's the only good thing... but...  You had no promises for me, you never inspired me to do more.. but your end has. I want to do what scares me. I want Christ more. I want to move more and not just physically.  I will step into this year with an extra open heart.  I will be doing 26 things that are new, 26 adventures. I will be preparing my heart for someone who truly deserves me.  I will write more, journal and live.  I will love. I will make decisions about my future and make peace with my past. I will walk further in my forgiveness of others and myself. I will eat healthier, but I will still eat bacon.  I will take more pictures.. of myself and my life.. I will try.  2014 ... YOU WILL BE MY YEAR!!!!

 I am looking forward to this and I hope you will all join me on this adventure.

Also, a special shout out to those who have gone above and beyond in my life. YOU are the biggest reason I have been successful and will continue to be. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! 

Reminder

Just a little something that reminds me of a certain someone.. at times 

I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) 

I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling) 

I fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) 

I want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true) and its you whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you. 

Here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide) 

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart. 

I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart) 

--

even when you piss me off, make me want to hit you over the head with a frying pan -50s style- I seem to recall the reasons why I love you.

Here's to a life full of realistic goals and expectations.. anger, and hopefully more laughter than either of us can handle.