I thought it about time to give y'all a little update on my '40 Things in My 40th Year' list. If I've got my math right, I figure I need to be crossing off about 3.3 items off my list each month if I plan on having them all checked off at the end of the 12 month time frame.
And now that the month of January is over (can you believe we are already in the 2nd month of 2010?) it is time to evaluate my progress. I'm a bit disappointed to say that I don't get to check off any items on my list...none, nada, nothing, zilch-o, a big fat ZERO. It isn't that I didn't do a few things; it is just that I put several things on my list that were multi-parters. You know, things I want to do more than once, or things I want to do once every month.
So, the way I'm figuring it, I'm way behind. And for a girl who loves to check things off a list it is a real bummer to come to the end of the first month and not get to make any check marks. I love to check things off so much that I'm known to actually add something to my list after I have completed it just so I can cross it off.
Let me tell you what I did do this last month...- I went to physical therapy recently, and for the first time since my knee surgery they put me on a exercise bike for a few minutes. I rode 2.5 miles. 2.5 miles down, 397.5 to go.
- I went on 1 date with my hubby...dinner and a movie.
- My goal is to do 1 girlfriend get-together every month. January held 2 girlfriend get-togethers for me! So fun!
- I'm working on being more hospitable again. It is something I used to do real regularly, but then life got kinda crazy and I let the whole hospitality thing slip in a big way. In January, we invited friends over one evening, and I really enjoyed it.
- My list included giving away $40 every month and also doing some random acts of kindness. I kinda feel funny talking about these things so rather than telling you what I did, I will just let you know that I did giveaway the money and I did 1 random act of kindness. And I really enjoyed doing it.
- I also did one giveaway on my blog...3 more to go.
How did your January go? Did it seem to fly by like mine did?
12 comments:
Sounds like you are doing a great job, my friend. Girlfriend get-togethers are so much fun!
Thanks for the prayers. ;)
sounds like there are several checks in that list!!!
keep it up!!!
i missed a giveaway? boo hoo! ☺ hey, i'm still game for the guest post and i'm coming up on my 440th post...wouldn't that be a great time? let me know if you're still game!
I've also been known to write something I already completed on a list just so I can cross it off :)
Congrats on your progress so far, it sounds like you've got a good start!
You were quite productive this month Jamie! Good job!
I know you feel funny about sharing about your giving, but it would be good for me to be encouraged and get some ideas on how to be more giving.
Sounds like the stuff you did do is almost as good as the stuff you didnt do! You are living life!
Be blessed-
Amanda
I think you did a great job! Sounds like you're sticking to your goals and accomplishing all that you wanted. You'll be there by the year's end!
-FringeGirl
You are doing great on your 40 things in my 40th year. I think this is such a cool idea. Woo hoo for date nights
Sounds like you're really on you way towards your goals!
my january went by fast. i blinked and then it was February. looks like your on your way with your list.
Hey, way to go on the Random Act of Kindness!!
And shall I help you with a goal in February...would you like to guest post on my blog this month??? Or perhaps March?
Oh, I need to work on my hospitality...I really stink in that area. Sounds like you got a lot accomplished in the month of January.
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