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.