3 months in and the year is hotting and shaping up really well.
As the housing market continues to disappoint me I am focusing the majority of my disposable income into travelling and new experiences. In January I finally got to see Hamilton in London along with Young Frankenstein, Book of Mormon and School of Rock. The trip was just great from start to finish and it was so lovely to be able to spend time with Paul, Gerald and Mark.
February was quiet and March as usual is busy and expensive! I have birthdays all over the place, mothers day, car insurance due and a holiday to try and budget for. Despite this I am remaining positive to conquer them all and still soak up every piece of new experiences.
This Monday Paul and I are heading off to Malta to stay for 5 nights in Sliema. Malta will be my first new place I am travelling to this year and it looks incredible. We ended up getting our flights for almost free with Ryanair cancelling our original London flights in November. We plan to explore the three islands, go diving, swim lots and fill up on fresh Maltese food in 17 degree heat.
Ongoing life stuff include continuing to grow my hair in order to chop off 7+ inches on 21st April with Noeleen and possibly Judith. As well as trying to adjust to a new relationship with Dave and all the excitment and terror that comes along with that.
Life is good though, lots going on and a trip planned every month for the next few months!
J9
Tuesday 6 March 2018
Wednesday 3 January 2018
2017 revisited, 2018 goal
2017 Goals
1. Travel to at least three new places outside of the UK. (Currently two booked)
DONE. I travelled to Amsterdam with Gerald in January, to Poland in March with Amy and to Italy (Lake Garda) with my parents.
2. Become an active volunteer for Rosie's Trust.
DONE. I volunteered with a man called Mr Bell and his dog Snoopy. Sadly Mr Bell died and I went to his funeral in December.
3. Reduce meat and dairy consumption overall. Starting with a veggie January!
DONE. Moreso with meat than dairy. I find I mostly only eat meat when I am out for dinner or somebody is making me dinner. Most days I will have veggie alternatives or just veg based meals.
4. Establish a fitness routine.
DONE. I rejoined the gym and actually went which helped my overall fitness levels with the dog walking.
5. Buy a house by myself.
PROGRESS - Although I haven't bought one I have saved a few more thousand for my deposit so I am happy about that.
6. Improve overall diet - REDUCE SUGAR!
FAIL - I did a little but not to the extent I want to.
7. Get a promotion/new job.
DONE. I took on new work with doing Corp/Community bookings and well as being part of the social media team.
8. Read 12 books.
FAIL.
9. Explore creativity - sell your stuff at a craft fair.
DONE. I did this in April selling handmade cards, and bath cosmetics.
10. Learn to switch off from social media/technology.
DONE. With the help of music and doing more gym/dog walking this helped me.
Overall I gave myself a 7 out of 10. Which I am happy with!
Now to 2018.
1. Buy a place of my own.
This has been on it for the last few years and every year I want it a little more. Come on 2018!
2. Travel to at least 3 new places in the world.
Currently I have Malta booked in March. Two more please!
3. Donate 7inches plus of my hair to Little Princesses Trust.
Growing it long to hopefully cut it in April with my friend Noeleen.
4. Get a new job.
Limitied to no opportunities where I am. Time to find a job just as fulfilling where I can grow.
5. Do an adrenaline event and raise money for Action Cancer.
A charity that does good, and that I have been a part of for over 2 years.
6. Volunteer to help the homlesss.
An issue I am becoming increasingly worried about in this city and around the world.
7. Try and come off all medication completely.
Just try and go back on it if it does not go well.
8. Improve diet by reducing dairy and sugar.
9. Improve fitness - dog walking or gym classes at least twice a week - yoga and pump?
10. Do a creative fun class with a friend or alone.
Here's to the New Year!
J9
1. Travel to at least three new places outside of the UK. (Currently two booked)
DONE. I travelled to Amsterdam with Gerald in January, to Poland in March with Amy and to Italy (Lake Garda) with my parents.
2. Become an active volunteer for Rosie's Trust.
DONE. I volunteered with a man called Mr Bell and his dog Snoopy. Sadly Mr Bell died and I went to his funeral in December.
3. Reduce meat and dairy consumption overall. Starting with a veggie January!
DONE. Moreso with meat than dairy. I find I mostly only eat meat when I am out for dinner or somebody is making me dinner. Most days I will have veggie alternatives or just veg based meals.
4. Establish a fitness routine.
DONE. I rejoined the gym and actually went which helped my overall fitness levels with the dog walking.
5. Buy a house by myself.
PROGRESS - Although I haven't bought one I have saved a few more thousand for my deposit so I am happy about that.
6. Improve overall diet - REDUCE SUGAR!
FAIL - I did a little but not to the extent I want to.
7. Get a promotion/new job.
DONE. I took on new work with doing Corp/Community bookings and well as being part of the social media team.
8. Read 12 books.
FAIL.
9. Explore creativity - sell your stuff at a craft fair.
DONE. I did this in April selling handmade cards, and bath cosmetics.
10. Learn to switch off from social media/technology.
DONE. With the help of music and doing more gym/dog walking this helped me.
Overall I gave myself a 7 out of 10. Which I am happy with!
Now to 2018.
1. Buy a place of my own.
This has been on it for the last few years and every year I want it a little more. Come on 2018!
2. Travel to at least 3 new places in the world.
Currently I have Malta booked in March. Two more please!
3. Donate 7inches plus of my hair to Little Princesses Trust.
Growing it long to hopefully cut it in April with my friend Noeleen.
4. Get a new job.
Limitied to no opportunities where I am. Time to find a job just as fulfilling where I can grow.
5. Do an adrenaline event and raise money for Action Cancer.
A charity that does good, and that I have been a part of for over 2 years.
6. Volunteer to help the homlesss.
An issue I am becoming increasingly worried about in this city and around the world.
7. Try and come off all medication completely.
Just try and go back on it if it does not go well.
8. Improve diet by reducing dairy and sugar.
9. Improve fitness - dog walking or gym classes at least twice a week - yoga and pump?
10. Do a creative fun class with a friend or alone.
Here's to the New Year!
J9
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