Friday, May 14, 2010
Face it Friday! Week 20
I woke up this morning and groaned. Friday already?
I haven't been feeling all that great the last couple of days. The current suspicion is that my gall bladder is attacking me, though that hasn't been confirmed by a medical professional.
So I woke up this morning, trying to decide if I feel any better today, and really, REALLY wanting to stay home from work.
And then it occurred to me: this is the last Friday I have to work until AUGUST.
Our district goes to a 4-10 schedule during the summer, which starts in June, and I'll be off the next two Fridays since our building will be closed and, well, I want a vacation. And then there's the little fact that I'll be off the ENTIRE month of July so that I can go to South America and stuff.
I can suck it up and go to work today.
So, it occurred to me last week that I haven't talked much about my own progress lately. I've been focusing on posts about staying motivated and all that, which was a good reminder for me, of course, but it's been a few weeks since I've really looked at how I'm doing.
I have 16 goals that have been started or completed. Sixteen out of sixty-five. Considering that we're just a bit over a third of the way through the year, that's really not where I want to be. It's not bad, exactly. I mean, having started that many goals is a good thing. Having finished them? Also good.
But I should be in the twenties right now and I'm not.
What bothers me is that some of those goals aren't even hard or all that time consuming. I just haven't done them. I guess I've been so focused on the big stuff that I keep neglecting some of the little things.
There are a couple of recent successes I can share, though.
The first is that I've made plans for a fun day with The Nephew. I'm taking him to the zoo in a couple of weeks, when I'm off work. I'm really excited. It's gonna be a good day.
The other is that I'm making progress toward my Habitat for Humanity trip. I found a ridiculously cheap flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Asunción, Paraguay and I bought it. I still have to figure out how to pay for the flight to Buenos Aires, but having actual dates, times and flight numbers that I WILL be arriving in Paraguay is making this whole trip feel more real. It's going to happen and I can't wait.
I've got a lot more to work on. There are a lot of things on that list that are begging to be accomplished. And I will get to them. But, for now, I'm just going to be happy about the things that are done and what's coming up and give myself a bit of a break.
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You'll get there, keep up the great work Karen!
ReplyDeleteI've had a little "hiccup," if you will with my W4WL, but I'm hoping to get back on track!
I have a new goal. Get a leopard Snuggie. I am please to announce my success.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about your trip! I feel like I've fallen off track on several of my goals...I just don't have time at the moment, even though they are hard.
ReplyDeleteThis was fun--thanks!
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Hurray for Fridays off! I think the whole world should have a four day work week (says the mom that has either a 0 day or a 7 day work week depending on who you ask!)
ReplyDelete16 out of 65 sounds pretty good to me. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI had surgery about 4 weeks ago and was forbidden to run (which is pure torture for me). Monday I go in for a check up and my goal? To hear the doc say 5 little words: "You are cleared for running." Small, but it's what I'm shooting for! It's always good to have goals, gives you something to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your trip--that sounds really exciting, and thanks for stopping by my place! Happy weekend!
That's right! you're going to South America in July! okay, no pity party for you over here. get your booty to work;-)
ReplyDeleteand do you work in a school district? your sched. lingo sounds so.
happy wknd!
It's so good to meet people with goals...reminds me that I need to get some! It's wonderful that you're doing a Habitat for Humanity activity. They do incredible work and offer a wonderful service to those in need. It's saturday where I am so I'm starting Saturday Sharefest early. Have a great day. BTW DID you go to work? I think so...but not sure.
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your trips sounds amazing! And to have fridays off all summer..awesome! Happy Saturday Sharefest!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a pretty busy summer. And everything sounds like fun even you list of 65 things. Maybe I need to make a list.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know the Habitat trip is coming together!
ReplyDeleteI picked you for one of my Lady Blogger tea social stops because it's always interesting here. =)