Updates and Redefining Goals

My trip to Vegas was very enlightening. I started to rethink my vision board goals and work towards some of them and think about life in general. More importantly, I began to rethink my relationships with people and with myself. I decided to be positive when I felt like being negative and to be a nicer person. Even though I had been tested and my own sharp wit was constantly challenged, I am proud of my progress. I have also been enjoying working out and my overall alone time. It is amazing. The relationships I am building with my students have also been affected and I feel like we are connecting more and I am just more productive and happier at work. Can I also talk about how I have tried to change my eating habits and have rejected chocolate covered oreos and eating out more often than not. I have also started going to a Step class. I am just feeling better about myself and my life and who I am becoming.

I know I am not done.

There is still a lot to go in my development. In theory we are constantly developing and growing so this is not necessarily unusual. I have decided in an attempt to be more accountable to share my new directions and goals on this blog. I also think going by month or every couple of weeks is a short enough time to know that you can feel real changes and form real habits.

1. My budget.

I was just speaking to a friend of mine about how men who do not have their money together worry me and I would prefer not to date them. Pot. Kettle. Black. I am horrible at my budget and not living paycheck to paycheck. I live beyond my means. There is really no way around admitting that, but I do want to take strides in stopping this behavior. I am going on several trips in the next couple of months and need to save rather than spend.

2. Health

So I have been working out about three times a week and eating healthier. I do not eat out as much and I am trying to not eat poorly by myself (container of oreos anyone?) This is definitely a work in progress. However, I did just quit my gym which means I need a new way to work out. I do not want to sign up for another membership so I am hoping that I can 1) start taking more walks 2) buy a one of yoga groupon 3) find other ways to work out :/

I am taking a trip to Florida and Costa Rica in the next five months and want to look great for both!

3. Finding my passion

I love to read, dance, and back desserts (licking the spoons and tasting to make sure something is "cooked"). My goal is to pursue these things. I have a living social deal for Bachata classes. I also need to find a book club or start one of my own. I also enjoy hosting people at my apartment so finding my avenues for that would be wonderful. Did I mention I have completely disconnected from the news? I need to develop my interests and pursue different interests. I read a book, "Work It Girl" that speaks to finding your passions and pursuing them.

4. Continue to work on building and strengthening relationships. I have noticed a difference in the way I feel and the way people treat me since I have become "nicer". I am going to continue pursuing this.

All in all, I am a work in progress. We all are and that is okay.