I have been thinking for a couple of weeks now about some of the things that I would like to make happen, see change, or work to improve in this newly turned year. Several things involving money immediately came to mind figuring that we all need it, and most of us want more. I am now working 2 jobs, which has been the trend for several years. Now however, instead of 2 part time jobs that were hardly enough to make ends meet, I am working a full time and a part time job. While I am not living in high class with this situation, I am living better than I have ever been able to do.
With this money situation, the thought of what I can spend has been going on for a few weeks now, and has been acted on in more than occasion. I have bought more new clothes in the past 2 months than the previous 2 years. I have gotten to start into new hobbies, and do some things with people near to me that were not possible in years past.
My goals surrounding money include what I want to spend it on, and why. Some of these include a bigger, dSLR camera. I love photography, and occasionally take decent ones. I want to get more into the art of taking good shots, and less in the current time of "point and click." I am getting some great shots with the point and click, but wish for growth. I have my camera picked out (I think). I want to buy it sooner than later.
I want to travel. I want to go places and see things. I want want to visit friends and family that are in other places. I especially want to hit Scotland. I feel like I am a very lucky in order to even consider something like this. I am very excited about this. I would love to make it a reality. I don't know if I can this year, but I am more serious about it than I have ever been.
Saving money means more financial security. In the event something, anything, that is not previously accounted for, happens, I am better capable of handling it. Better able to put money into the situation if necessary. I also want to buy a house, and a newer vehicle. I will need money for both of these situations, and want to prepare for that.
Aaron and I also just got engaged. It has not completely sunk in yet, but I am terribly excited about it. This is also something that will have substantial amounts of money spent on it. I am very excited about this, but also a bit nervous. I don't know how much money we will have to spend on our wedding, but I am optimistic that we will be able to make it work.
Money aside, I want to be more active. More healthful. Some of this is a bit shallow- I will admit I want to lose some weight, but I am not quite ready to announce how much. I don't like talking about how I feel about myself, but I don't want to be passive-submissive about it. Instead I am actively trying to improve not only my mental outlook, but my physical well being. I also know I want to feel better about me and my capabilities. For this reason, I am making a few more changes. These include getting back into dancing, jogging, walking, biking, swimming, just more activity that is not specifically related to the barn.
In addition to these, I also have a few other things I want to work on. I don't manage my time well at times. I feel like I sit on my butt for long periods of time doing a lot of nothing. This is not to say that I consider my crafting a waste of time. But the time I sit surfing the web- reading ArtFire forums (and frequently checking my shop stats, and refreshing pages to see the most up to date comments), facebooking (again with the refreshed pages), and playing online games. I also spend a bit of time browsing online selling venues. I want to spend more time crafting, and keeping my household going. I want to make sure that I leave our home comfortable for Aaron, even with my hectic schedule.
I have started this blog as a way to chart my progress on these goals. I say goals and not resolutions because for some of these don't have set resolve, or outcomes. While the irony of not wasting time online may be present, I also want some sort of accountability on these goals. So here we go!
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