Back in September I released my goals for the fall season and today I am back to update you all on how it's been going. Let's jump right in!
* are the goals I've set out, and in RED is my reflection. My categories are personal, family/relationships, physical, professional and financial.
PERSONAL
*Give up fake eyelashes for 8-12 weeks.
10/10 Success & update!!!! And although they were non-existent when I took them off, they are coming back nicely with the use of this SERUM and I am happy using the ELF tubing mascara which is way nicer to take off at the end of the day and does not leave racoon eyes. I am looking to try clusters or if you have tubing mascara that you love, please send me the recommendations.
*Create and send out Halie's thank you cards, our family holiday card, and make family calendars as Christmas gifts! 10/10 written and ready to be mailed over the next week!
*Continue to get house cleanings once a month to help with maintenance. 7/10 Need to book a cleaning for December. I need to find someone new which is why it hasn't happened.
*Decorate for fall because it makes me happy. 10/10 and added the cutest pumpkin pillow cases this year, see here.
*Morning Routine: I want to balance my early mornings with a few early morning workouts but also 3 days of enjoying a slow morning of coffee and reading. This means that I would have to workout right after work and plan to leave work in good time. 5/10 Reading lots but... Some of the books I've read this fall are:
Too Late by Colleen Hover ⭐⭐⭐1/2
The Frozen River by ariel Lawhon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Lost and Found Girl by Maisey Yates ⭐⭐1/2
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarrows ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (audiobook)
The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes ⭐⭐⭐⭐(audiobook)
*Routine for blogging/photography: I would really like to try a once a month coffee shop work date for myself. I'd like to carve out 2-3 hours to enjoy a coffee, and maybe a treat, while giving dedicated time to blogging and/or planning content for my photography side hustle. I also want to try different coffee shops in the city to see where I like to go and what works as a space for me. 0/10 FAIL but I still want to plan towards this goal. I really like this idea.
PHYSICAL
*Run the Step Up for Mental Health half marathon.
10/10 and I was so happy with my results!!!! I did way better than I anticipated with coming in at 2:02:58. My husband did the 10 km and PB. A great weekend for us and for a great cause.
*Fall Workout routine:
Monday: 5km speed/hill
Tuesday: Weights
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 5-7km run
Friday: Spin
Saturday: 10-12 km run
Sunday: Rest
*Stretch 5/7 days in the evenings for 5-10 minutes.
4/10 My routine is a mess and I am really hoping to reestablish it. I am trying to have grace with myself but that this is the most inconsistent routine I've been in years.
FAMILY/RELATIONSHIPS
This whole area has really suffered this fall. Work has taken a significant amount of time and energy this fall, along with training for running and all the fall photoshoots, that I was left with very little time. That being said, I still connected with four sets of different friends through coffee dates, drinks or dinner dates, continue to run with my besties at least 2x week, went to book club, had two dates with Logan, and had a one-on-one date with Anya for the Taylor Swift album release party, as well as spent Thanksgiving weekend with both families and supported Halie at her last riding event of the year. So although I didn't do many of the items below, when I had time, I spent it with the people I love.
*Drive with Anya once a week taking her to different parts of the city. 7/10 on the driving & Taylor Swift Release Movie together
*Plan a trip to Regina to see Ashley. 0/10 FAIL
*Host our neighbors for a bevvie. 0/10 FAIL
*I want to have a couple of important one on one experiences with my dad, my mom and my grandma. 0/10 FAIL
*Find a "FALL-ish" activity to do locally with the family, as a date or with girlfriends. 0/10 FAIL
*Do an experience date with Logan or get away to the cabin just the two of us. 5/10 We had two dates in the last 3 weeks!
PROFFESSIONAL
*Plan an early November Christmas mini session and take December off to just focus on family. I did so many photos in September, October and a wedding in November, that I decided I needed to take time off this year. So no planned mini-sessions but am happy to do photos if asked.
FINANCIAL
*No spend Sept. 15- Oct.30th for clothing. 10/10
*Follow one month of spending and look at our current state of earnings vs. spending and assess them as a couple. 0/10 FAIL
*Begin Christmas shopping at the start of November as to not get overwhelmed.
8/10 Started shopping, have Xmas cards, wrapped a few items and have a game plan for 80% of the gifts.
What I've Been Wearing in This Season.....
Come back this Thursday for our Ageless Style Link-Up and see how we are styling vests this fall and into winter.
