I kept thinking that once I stopped working I could finally do the things I wanted to. I would exercise everyday, practice my Spanish, read the Book of Mormon again, and I would set a schedule so I was organized. I have this opportunity to take a month or so off of work and my first week I did none of those things. I packed one day, I did laundry one day, went grocery shopping one day, paid bills, ran errands, and then Erica came for a visit. Don't get me wrong I got a lot done but now it is the middle of week two and I feel bored and lazy. So I am going to write down my goals and then I am going to report to my blog meaning myself and my few readers. Like I said when I was trying to quit drinking Coke, "Don't be surprised if absolutely nothing comes out of this." Actually, I told my friends not to be surprised if they saw me injecting Coke directly into my veins with a syringe but you get what I'm saying.
1. I want to read the entire Book of Mormon out loud (for the baby...well read it for myself but out loud so he can hear) before he is born in November. On the mission we read 5 pages a day and finished in 100 days. I have 94 days, roughly, until the baby is here. I think I can do it!
2. I want to practice my Spanish, at least on the five days Sam works during the week. I have to learn Spanish! I am sick of not being able to fully understand what is being said at my inlaws. Plus, I want little Sammy to be fluent. Today I sat with my Rosetta Stone and did all the reviews for Level One. I didn't forget much but when you don't practice it takes you longer to recall things. So I want to do a lesson a day and practice translating the Spanish children's books that we borrowed from Sam's Mom.
3. Sigh, I want to exercise. I am so not a fan of exercise but I really don't want to gain too much. Even though I am still overweight I am actually very happy with my size. On the hospital paperwork they labelled me as moderately obese and I was happy! LOL So I am going to try to join a gym and take a water aerobics class. The only exercise I ever stuck with was a water aerobics class. I went to two classes a day and I really liked it. Maybe because it was mostly old ladies and super fat ladies so it wasn't like I was trying to keep up with the skinny girl wearing make up on the next treadmill over. I'd love to say I would walk on Sam's treadmill...but I most likely won't. I would like to say I'd take Flojo for a walk...but I won't. I would really love to find some sort of pregnant girls exercise class and take that. We will see. Since this is the goal I am the least excited about it may take longer to get going.
Now next week I will let y'all know how it is going.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Goals
Posted by Jeanie Doll at 1:52 PM
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I <3 goals. I made a list the other day...maybe if I post it online I'll be more accountable! Are you done with work for forever?!
Those are great goals. Good Luck. Your going to be such a great MOM!
Good Luck with your goals. I know that you can do it. I have so many things that I want to do too. Maybe I need a few goals of my own. It is depressing to think about all of the things that you need to do. But I know that you can do it. You are much stronger than me.
Those are great goals. YOU CAN DO IT. I love goals, however I hate keeping them!!! hee hee. Good luck with those chica! You are great.
you're incredible love. you'll be such a great mother. sometimes you deserve a week of lazy and boring times. but just keep up with what makes you happy. i wish i was in cali and i'd do the water aerobics with you. I've always wanted to swim with the old ladies!!!!
fyi: coca cola directly into the veins isn't as great as you think it would be. there's something refreshing about letting it moisten your throat as it washes down.
xoxo
My problem is that I think of goals but never write them down and then...forget. Good job on at least getting them written.
Good luck with the exercise. I have a mental goal to exercise in the mornings but I think I have only followed through twice. When I was pregnant I checked out a pregnant yoga video at the library that I really liked. I have 2 prego exercise vhs tapes if you want to borrow them when you get here (I did one once and the other I just thought about doing).
Good luck with the Spanish. I know it is soooo hard not understanding. (I cried for like 5 months of my mission because I was so frustrated not understanding anything). If you need any help let us know.
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