New Year Goal Update

I did a big post here about my goals last year and I accomplished a few and not so much on anything else!

Funny thing is one of my goals was to refinance. I finally sent the paperwork in the mail today. The rate wasn't nearly as good as it would have been months ago, but it is better than it currently is. I am glad that the wheels are in motion. Between things being crazy at work and other issues weighing on my mind, it was easy to let it go.

Accomplished:

I know my photography skills have improved. I ended up taking an eight week course this fall that I really enjoyed. Each week, we had assignments to complete under a particular topic. It really helped me focus and commit to one project per week.

I also started offering free sessions to others in May and started charging a small fee in September. I do full sessions. I've also done a few mini-sessions centered on a particular theme. I did a fall theme followed by a Christmas theme one. I will be having a Valentine's Day one in February. I met some really great people and have a great group of clients. My work can be found on my Katfish Photography page.

Finally, completed my 365 project and posted it on Facebook. It was quite hard and to be honest, I fudged a few days. I also over relied on my Samsung camera phone from September on. But overall, it was really enjoyable. I am thinking of doing a 365 2.0 project pairing it with a photo journal. I have taken pictures the last two days of course:)

I signed up for a forum hosted by two local photographers. Each month, there is a new theme kind of like my class. I am looking forward to getting to know other people, seeing their work and learning from them.

As far as fitness goes, I have much progress to make. But I did finish my goal of doing at least 1 5K per season. My timing totally sucked, but I did it! I don't know if I plan on doing one a season again, but I am hoping to repeat a few of them. I started Zumba a few months ago. We've been off due to the holidays, but I look forward to getting back to it next week.

Running of the Green: March 2013




4th of July: After the walk sharing an Icee with my companion.

May 2013: Fire Department 5 K

May 2013: Run or Dye at Toyota Park

November 2013: Turkey Trot

Not So Accomplished

Financial Goals
Cooking Goals
Eating Goals

Going to keep working on those over the year.

New Goals

Trying to have a better attitude.

Helping prepare John for preschool.

Helping prepare Tim for possibly going back to school.

Continuing working on my old goals

Writing more. I just realized it had been since May when I last wrote. I miss writing and itch to do so. Just need to find the time.

I think that covers it!