April Official Checklist

I will update very soon with news on my health.   Right now, I need to get this checklist out of the way.

APRIL 14 - 30 2014 GOALS

Timeframe is currently 0% over.

Overall: 7.1% complete.

CAREER - 0% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 0/180 minutes – 0% complete.

Caricature test session. – 0/20 celebrities – 0% complete.

Caricature studies. – 0/30 minutes – 0% complete.

Some notes:  

FINANCIAL - 50% Complete

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 0% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 0% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 0/$87 – 0% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 0/$29 – 0% complete.

Maintain budget. – 0/16 Days – 0% complete.

Some notes: 

HEALTH - 16.7% Complete

Lose 3 pounds through diet and daily exercises. – 0/3 pounds – 0% complete.
Attend the Get Set, Go! class every Tuesday. – 0/3 days – 0% complete.
Walk with Natalie every Monday and Wednesday. – 0/6 days – 0% complete.
Measure myself and begin logging daily measurements. – 0/16 days – 0% complete.
Start doing daily exercises again in the morning and night. – 0/16 days – 0% complete.
Create a daily routine of waking up at 6 am and going to bed at 10 pm. – 0/16 days – 0% complete.
See a dermatologist for my psoriasis and inflammation spot.  – Done | On Schedule | Not Done – 100% complete.
See an endocrinologist for my Hashimoto's.  – Done | On Schedule | Not Done – 0% complete.
See a holistic doctor for my overall health.  – Done | On Schedule | Not Done – 50% complete.

Some notes:  

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify the storage closet. – 0% complete.
Tupperware the storage closet. – 0% complete.
Simplify the spiritual room closet. – 0% complete.
Tupperware the spiritual room closet. – 0% complete.

Some notes: 

KNOWLEDGE - 0% Complete

Read Runelore by Edred Thorsson. – 0/13 Chapters (210 pages) – 0% complete.
Read The Runes Workbook by Leon D. Wild. – 0/9 Chapters (191 pages) – 0% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Plant strawberry hanger and sage. – 0% complete.
Find a new plant for my spiritual room hanger. – 0% complete.
Begin transplanting seedlings to new pots when appropriate. – 0% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Growing basil, catnip, celery, cucumber, green onion, lettuce, mint (two varieties), sage, spinach and strawberries this year!  I'll have a 10 plant garden if all goes well!

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

Date night #1. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Date night #2. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.
Some notes: 

SPIRITUAL - 40% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 0/2 Times – 0% complete.
Attend Circle of Northern Fountain's May Day ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Attend one Mystic Treasures class. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.
Begin writing on a regular schedule for Witchy Words – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Some notes: 

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Check List for April

1. Take a new look at 2014 goals in light of health developments.
2. Create a measurements board and exercise schedule.
3. Weigh in for the first time since my procedures.
4. Ask Get Set, Go! instructor about a possible second (and third?) class to add to my schedule.
5. Confirm schedule for Witchy Words posts.

March Official Checklist

A lot of health issues sprung up on me.  I'll update shortly with something more specific, but until then...

MARCH 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 32% over.

Overall: 13% complete.

CAREER - 9.3% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 60/360 minutes – 17% complete.

Caricature test session. – 0/20 celebrities – 0% complete.

Caricature studies. – 0/30 minutes – 0% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 20% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  

FINANCIAL - 5.3% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 0/1 – 0% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 0% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 0% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 0/$87 – 0% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 0/$29 – 0% complete.

Maintain budget. – 10/31 Days – 32% complete.

Some notes: 

HEALTH - 16% Complete

Lose 5 pounds through diet and daily exercises. – 0/5 pounds – 0% complete.

Attempt doing a Sudoku puzzle whenever stressed out for one month. – 10/31 Days – 32% complete.

Some notes:  I actually really enjoyed doing Sudoku when I was stressed, so I think I'm going to continue that for this month.  I need to completely reevaluate my health goals due to health problems.

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 0% complete.
Simplify 1/2 of the storage closet. – 0% complete.
Tupperware 1/2 of the storage closet. – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Playing catch up.

KNOWLEDGE - 40% Complete

Read one book. – 129/325 Pages – 40% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  Reading The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum.

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Begin spinach and leaf lettuce outdoors. – 0% complete.
Restart green onion, mint, basil, aloe and garlic indoors. - 20% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Gardening is going to be tough with what's going on, but I'm going to have to manage if I want some plants this year.

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Some notes:  We need to do something this month, particularly after skipping date night last month.

SPIRITUAL - 33.3% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 0/2 Times – 0% complete.
Attend Lushede Grove's Imbolc Ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes: I've temporarily resigned from my volunteer jobs in light of my health issues.  I still plan on trying to upkeep everything else though.

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Check List for February

1. Select personal illustration villain.
2. Choose book.
3. Determine plants for garden and create a list of things needed.
4. Plan date night.
5. Reevaluate goals in light of recent health issues.

Final February Check In

Checking in is important, whether the month was successful or not!

FEBRUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 100% over.

Overall: 56.4% complete.

CAREER - 101.5% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 360/360 minutes – 100% complete.

Caricature test session. – 20/20 celebrities – 100% complete.

Caricature studies. – 30/30 minutes –100% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 106% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  

FINANCIAL - 100% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 1/1 – 100% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 100% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 100% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$87 – 100% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$29 – 100% complete.

Maintain budget. – 28/28 Days – 100% complete.
Taxes. -  Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes: 

HEALTH - 50% Complete

Lose 5 pounds through daily exercises & walking 1 mi once a week. – 0/5 pounds – 0% complete.

Attempt doing a Sudoku puzzle whenever stressed out for one month. – 28/28 Days – 100% complete.
Eye exam. – Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 0% complete.

Some notes:   

KNOWLEDGE - 100% Complete

Read one book. – 288/288 Pages – 100% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Select plants to add to garden and obtain materials needed. – 0% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Some notes:  

SPIRITUAL - 100% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 2/2 Times – 100% complete.
Attend Lushede Grove's Imbolc Ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 100% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes: 

February: Week 3 Check-In

Still behind, but managing!

FEBRUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 86% over.

Overall: 55.9% complete.

CAREER - 97.3% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 300/360 minutes – 83% complete.

Caricature test session. – 20/20 celebrities – 100% complete.

Caricature studies. – 30/30 minutes –100% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 106% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  So I did do one personal illustration this month, but it wasn't for I am the Villain.  That's okay.  I'm just glad I got something completed for once!  I still have to complete last month's IATV illustration...  Also, I did finally get caught up on commissions.  Only took me all month.  I feel like I need a random free week to get fully caught up.  Or some additional caricature gigs.  That would be great.

FINANCIAL - 97.2% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 0/1 – 0% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 100% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 100% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$87 – 100% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$29 – 100% complete.

Maintain budget. – 24/28 Days – 86% complete.
Taxes. -  Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes: Still need to do my research for this month.  I just can't figure out when between all the work I've been doing.

HEALTH - 53% Complete

Lose 5 pounds through daily exercises & walking 1 mi once a week. – 1/5 pounds – 20% complete.

Attempt doing a Sudoku puzzle whenever stressed out for one month. – 24/28 Days – 86% complete.
Eye exam. – Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  I have gotten back on diet and exercise, but am experiencing some strange health issues.  I'm waiting for those issues to replicate themselves sometime today before I officially make an appointment.

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 0% complete.

Some notes:  LOL NOPE.  This month, this goal encompassed getting the top of the fridge cleared and putting shelves in our pots and pans cabinets so everything's not just stacked in there.  It doesn't seem like much, but I just can't get done.  I blame work.

KNOWLEDGE - 100% Complete

Read one book. – 288/288 Pages – 100% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  Already ordered my books for next month and the month after (or maybe I'll just double up).  One's an audio book so I can work while I read, which should help.

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Select plants to add to garden and obtain materials needed. – 0% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  LOLOLOLOL NOPE.  I usually use craft days with Sara to get caught up on TINAB, but, as noted by my last Life Update, I slept right through it.  I was barely functional that day.  This section is the easiest to bypass when I'm struggling to get caught up.

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Do taxes count?

SPIRITUAL - 100% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 2/2 Times – 100% complete.
Attend Lushede Grove's Imbolc Ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 100% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes: Ended up sleeping through the Coffee Coven.  Again, since I only want to attend four, I won't consider me behind on that until I hit the last four months of the year - and hopefully I'll have attended some or even completed that portion by then!

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Check List for February

1. Select personal illustration villain.
2. Be 163.6 by the end of the month.
3. Choose book.
4. Determine plants for garden and create a list of things needed.
5. Plan date night.

February: Week 2 Check-In

Honestly, because of everything that's happened this month, I'm pretty far behind.

Here's the check-in nonetheless.

FEBRUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 64% over.

Overall: 42.2% complete.

CAREER - 46.3% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 120/360 minutes – 33% complete.

Caricature test session. – 20/20 celebrities – 100% complete.

Caricature studies. – 0/30 minutes – 0% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 52% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  

FINANCIAL - 92.8% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 0/1 – 0% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 100% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 100% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$87 – 100% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$29 – 100% complete.

Maintain budget. – 18/28 Days – 64% complete.
Taxes. -  Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes: I'm honestly not exactly sure how our budgeting is going since I haven't been maintaining it the way I'd like to this month, but we really haven't spent outside of vet bills.  I decided to just look at what money we have saved in the bank and compare it with where we're supposed to be at.  Which... actually makes us ahead of schedule.  Guess I managed to actually save up some money last year.

HEALTH - 32% Complete

Lose 5 pounds through daily exercises & walking 1 mi once a week. – 0/5 pounds – 0% complete.

Attempt doing a Sudoku puzzle whenever stressed out for one month. – 18/28 Days – 64% complete.
Eye exam. – Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  I haven't even had a chance to look for a optometrist yet.  Busy busy.  Also, diet?  Diet. :(

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 0% complete.

Some notes:  You know things have been busy when this isn't done before the half-way mark.

KNOWLEDGE - 100% Complete

Read one book. – 288/288 Pages – 100% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  Ended up reading Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Step by Kelly Williams Brown and LOVED it. Blew through it in a weekend while I was sick.

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Select plants to add to garden and obtain materials needed. – 0% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Ha.  Nope.

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Even more nope.

SPIRITUAL - 66.7% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 1/2 Times – 50% complete.
Attend Lushede Grove's Imbolc Ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 100% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 50% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes: 

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Check List for February

1. Select personal illustration villain.
2. Be 163.6 by the end of the month.
3. Choose book.
4. Determine plants for garden and create a list of things needed.
5. Plan date night.

Official February 2014 Checklist

FEBRUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 0% over.

Overall: 0% complete.

CAREER - 100% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 0/360 minutes – 0% complete.

Caricature test session. – 0/20 celebrities – 0% complete.

Caricature studies. – 0/30 minutes – 0% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 0% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  

FINANCIAL - 0% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 0/1 – 0% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 0% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 0% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 0/$87 – 0% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 0/$29 – 0% complete.

Maintain budget. – 0/31 Days – 0% complete.

Some notes: 

HEALTH - 0% Complete

Lose 5 pounds through daily exercises & walking 1 mi once a week. – 0/5 pounds – 0% complete.

Attempt doing a Sudoku puzzle whenever stressed out for one month. – 0/31 Days – 0% complete.
Eye exam. – Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  

HOME - 0% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 0% complete.

Some notes:  

KNOWLEDGE - 0% Complete

Read one book. – 0/X Pages – 0% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  

PERSONAL - 0% Complete

Select plants to add to garden and obtain materials needed. – 0% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 0/9 Pages – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Memoirs of a Geisha ($3.66, 434 pages), Adulting: 468 Easy(ish) Steps ($11.34, 288 pages), Paganism: An introduction to Earth-Centered Religions ($11.80, 250 pages), Hunger Games ($4.47, 384 pages), They Don't Teach Corporate in College (Levit) ($10.60, 288 pages).

RELATIONSHIP - 0% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Some notes:  Sheet fort.

SPIRITUAL - 0% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 0/2 Times – 0% complete.
Attend Lushede Grove's Imbolc Ritual. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | Not Done

Some notes: 

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Check List for February

1. Select personal illustration villain.
2. Be 163.6 by the end of the month.
3. Choose book.
4. Determine plants for garden and create a list of things needed.
5. Plan date night.

Final January Check-In

JANUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 100% over.

Overall: 124.4% complete.

CAREER - 101% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 360/360 minutes – 100% complete.

Caricature test session. – 20/20 celebrities – 100% complete.

Caricature studies. – 30/30 minutes – 100% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 104% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  What do you know. I busted my rear this week and made out ahead of the game on my income!  And I even took a week off this month.  I'm a BAMF.

FINANCIAL - 93.8% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 1/1 – 100% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 100% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 63% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$87 – 100% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$29 – 100% complete.

Maintain budget. – 31/31 Days – 100% complete.

Some notes: 63% isn't even quite accurate for our monthly savings since Zeus had to have surgery on Monday to remove the root of his cracked tooth.  It's been a messy month with four separate vet appointments and two surgeries, so our savings took a good dent.  We still managed to save some and pay off the proper amount for Aaron's loans, so I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed.

HEALTH - 100% Complete

Lose 5 pounds by eating salad, drinking water and not eating out. – 5/5 pounds – 100% complete.

Attempt dancing doing push ups whenever stressed out for one month. – 31/31 Days – 100% complete.
Thyroid test by the 27th. - Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  I had a horrible week when it comes to food.  I ate a whole cake all by myself to resolve some stress issues I had this week.  Hey, it's cheaper than therapy.  It's just going to cost me when it comes to my health goals.

HOME - 200% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 200% complete.

Some notes:  

KNOWLEDGE - 100% Complete

Read one book. – 287/287 Pages – 100% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  Circles and Ceremonies was incredibly useful... or at least it would have been if I'd still be Circle Coordinator for COT.  Made it tough to get through it.  But maybe I can apply it to a future circle or grove.

PERSONAL - 100% Complete

Research each garden plant and create a chart. – 14/14 Plants – 100% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 9/9 Pages – 100% complete.

Some notes:  Done and done.  Honestly, trying to come up with next month's garden goals is going to be tough.  I really can't do anything more until March.

RELATIONSHIP - 200% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 200% complete.

Some notes:  Done times two!  A 4 mile walk and our blanket fort.

SPIRITUAL - 100% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 2/2 Times – 100% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 100% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | Not Done

Some notes: I'm not counting missing this month's Coffee Coven since my goal was to attend four total this year and it happens monthly.  My health and stress just got in the way.

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Check List for January

1. Put together folder of 200 faces for caricature practice.
2. Create a summary of research into one investment or retirement option.
3. Put together Weight Loss Wardrobe Money Jar.
4. Create a chart for each of the following plants: Basil, bay, mint, sage; cucumber, carrots, green onion, leaf lettuce, tomato, spinach, (potatoes?); blueberries, lemon tree; aloe, garlic.

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OVERALL 2014 GOALS

Year is currently 9% over.

Overall: 7.5% complete.

Strikeouts are goals that cannot be worked on at this time.

CAREER - 8% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 360/4320 minutes – 8% complete.

Make target income for the year. – 8% complete.

FINANCIAL - 10.3% Complete

Research twelve investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 1/12 – 8% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$350 – 25% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$350 – 8% complete.
Maintain budget. – 31/365 Days – 9% complete.
Pay off 1/4th of Aaron's student loans. – 8% complete.

Create Year 1 Savings. – 4% complete.

HEALTH - 8.4% Complete

See an endocrinologist. - Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.
Stress management. – 31/350 Days – 9% complete.
Lose 15 pounds (1). – 5/15 pounds – 33% complete.

Lose 15 pounds (2). – 0/15 pounds – 0% complete.
Maintain weight for three months. – 0/3 months – 0% complete.

HOME - 5.5% Complete

Swap storage cardboard for Tupperware. – 0/4 locations – 0% complete.
Simplify our home.  – .66/6 locations – 11% complete. 

KNOWLEDGE - 4% Complete

Read 12 books. – 1/12 books – 8% complete.

Relearn basic Spanish. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done – 0% complete.

PERSONAL - 4% Complete

Begin balcony/indoor garden. – 0/14 Plants – 0% complete.

Complete THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 9/108 Pages – 8% complete.

RELATIONSHIP - 17% Complete

Do 12 date nights. – 2/12 dates – 17% complete.

SPIRITUAL - 2.7% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 2/24 Times – 8% complete.
Attend six Lushede Grove rituals. – 0/6 Times – 0% complete.
Attend four Coffee Covens. – 0/4 Times – 0% complete.

January: Week 3 Check-In

JANUARY 2014 GOALS

Month is currently 84% over.

Overall: 118.8% complete.

CAREER - 95.5% Complete

Caricature practice sessions. – 360/360 minutes – 100% complete.

Caricature test session. – 20/20 celebrities – 100% complete.

Caricature studies. – 30/30 minutes – 100% complete.

Make target income for the month. – 82% complete.

Up number of monthly illustrations. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

One personal illustration. – Done | Flatted | Lined | Sketched | Not Done

Some notes:  I ended up taking off this week for commissions.  Still on target thanks to caricatures.  Now it's just the last minute catch-up.  I don't expect to actually hit full target income, but I'm sure I'll get relatively close, and that's okay.

FINANCIAL - 91.2% Complete

Research one investment or retirement option for freelancers. – 1/1 – 100% complete.

Make monthly additional payment for Aaron’s student loans. – 100% complete.

Make monthly savings deposit. – 63% complete.

Save for a new dining table. – 87/$87 – 100% complete.

Save for a new camping tent. – 29/$29 – 100% complete.

Maintain budget. – 26/31 Days – 84% complete.

Some notes:  63% of our monthly savings deposit is the best we're going to do this month.  With all the vet runs, we've spent a significant amount of our savings on making sure the pets are healthy and happy.  And I regret nothing there.  Unless I magically catch a caricature gig mid-week or push some major overtime (which I'm actually attempting), this section is pretty much done.

HEALTH - 92% Complete

Lose 5 pounds by eating salad, drinking water and not eating out. – 5/5 pounds – 100% complete.

Attempt dancing doing push ups whenever stressed out for one month. – 26/31 Days – 84% complete.
Thyroid test by the 27th. - Done | Planned | Not Done

Some notes:  So I decided to stop counting 5 pounds as 170-165 and actually count them from my starting weight of 173.6 (I have photo proof, but I'm not ready to share it).  I'm 168.6 as of Thursday, which makes five pounds.  I've been pressuring myself way too hard to hit 165 before the end of the month.  Anything under 168.6 is gravy as far as I'm concerned.

HOME - 200% Complete

Simplify 1/3rd of the Kitchen Cabinets. – 200% complete.

Some notes:  We actually got most of the kitchen complete in one day.  All we have left is on top of the fridge.  Aaron even cleaned out the pantry!

KNOWLEDGE - 84% Complete

Read one book. –240/287 Pages – 84% complete.

Daily mental exercises. – Done | On Schedule | Not Done

Some notes:  Almost there!

PERSONAL - 87.5% Complete

Research each garden plant and create a chart. – 12/14 Plants – 86% complete.

Complete 9 pages of THIS IS NOT A BOOK. – 8/9 Pages – 89% complete.

Some notes:  Had a craft day with Sara and her friend Holly.  I got so much done on my book!

RELATIONSHIP - 200% Complete

One date night. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 200% complete.

Some notes:  With our 4 mile walk and the sheet fort, I'd say we had a pretty spectacular month for dates!

SPIRITUAL - 100% Complete

Meditate twice this month. – 2/2 Times – 100% complete.

Attend one Coffee Coven. – Done | Planned | Not Done – 0% complete.

Volunteer for both T.A.R.A. and ESFOA. – Done | Not Done

Some notes:   Coffee Coven didn't happen because I was severely stressed out from work and health issues.  I truly planned to go, but even Aaron talked me out of it to lower my stress.  I'll attempt it again next week.

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Check List for January

1. Put together folder of 200 faces for caricature practice.
2. Create a summary of research into one investment or retirement option.
3. Put together Weight Loss Wardrobe Money Jar.
4. Create a chart for each of the following plants: Basil, bay, mint, sage; cucumber, carrots, green onion, leaf lettuce, tomato, spinach; blueberries, lemon tree; aloe, garlic.