I know there is still a couple days left in March, but I thought, since it is almost three months into 2014, it would be a good time to take stock of my New Year's resolutions and see how I am doing. So, for 2014, my new years resolutions were:
1. Lose weight
Yeah, I've gained like two pounds, so that one isn't going so well, something to focus on going forward, as well as...
Yeah, I've gained like two pounds, so that one isn't going so well, something to focus on going forward, as well as...
2. Run regularly
Nope. Though I do keep meaning to. Its going to be easier now that I've cut my hair, so my ability to go for a run is less dependent upon whether or not my hair will be able to dry after my post-run shower in enough time for me to style it for whatever else is going on. I really need to focus on actually running, even though I am busy and it is kind of difficult. My friend Maya is moving just up the block from me, and she's been meaning to start running to, so hopefully we can start running together and motivating each other to actually run. But, for now, a mini-goal: run tomorrow!
Nope. Though I do keep meaning to. Its going to be easier now that I've cut my hair, so my ability to go for a run is less dependent upon whether or not my hair will be able to dry after my post-run shower in enough time for me to style it for whatever else is going on. I really need to focus on actually running, even though I am busy and it is kind of difficult. My friend Maya is moving just up the block from me, and she's been meaning to start running to, so hopefully we can start running together and motivating each other to actually run. But, for now, a mini-goal: run tomorrow!
3. Up my eyebrow game
Check! Obviously this is an ongoing process, but I've been experimenting with different shapes as well as filling them in with a couple of different pencils (best pencil so far: a £1 one from Primark - who knew?). Also might go and get them done at the Benefit brow bar before London Book Fair, because both Melissa and Maya swear by it and it might be nice to get them professionally shaped for that event.
4. Read 50 books
Well on my way! While I haven't read much these last couple of weeks, since the start of 2014 I have read 14 books (Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Catching Fire and Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins; Looking for Alaska by John Green; Breed by Chase Novak; City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, and City of Fallen Angels, all by Cassandra Claire; Divergent and Insurgent, by Veronica Roth; Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levathan; Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman).
Well on my way! While I haven't read much these last couple of weeks, since the start of 2014 I have read 14 books (Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Catching Fire and Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins; Looking for Alaska by John Green; Breed by Chase Novak; City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, and City of Fallen Angels, all by Cassandra Claire; Divergent and Insurgent, by Veronica Roth; Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levathan; Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman).
5. Practice French more (use Duolingo every day!)
Also going very well! I have used Duolingo (and thus practiced) French for every 67 days of 2014 that have passed so far! French club has also been meeting (nearly) every week, and Alix, who is the fluent French-speaker of the group, has told me that she has noticed me getting better since we started meeting - while I knew I was getting better, its really great to have a native speaker tell you that!
Also going very well! I have used Duolingo (and thus practiced) French for every 67 days of 2014 that have passed so far! French club has also been meeting (nearly) every week, and Alix, who is the fluent French-speaker of the group, has told me that she has noticed me getting better since we started meeting - while I knew I was getting better, its really great to have a native speaker tell you that!
6. Graduate and get a real life job (maybe even get a flat without roommates…)
Ongoing, obviously, but hopefully also on track! I've just applied for a job down in London today, so thats all very real-life-y!
Ongoing, obviously, but hopefully also on track! I've just applied for a job down in London today, so thats all very real-life-y!
Kyra Jensine... WOW!! Making resolutions and actually keeping track and "sticking" to them. Good for You. I, personally, just try to get outside every day, just for awhile., to try to keep My strength up, so when (and if) gardening time ever gets here, I can manage. Since We have had snow since October, I seem to be able to do that... This over sized deck constantly needs cleaned and then trying to keep My balance on "the bridges" that Connie and Brad built to the cabin, I am working on both strength and balance.... ;-) ;-) ;-) I love You Keep Up The GOOD WORK.... ;-)
ReplyDeleteMini-goal: why wait until tomorrow? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, I dunno, maybe because I didn't get home until 9:30 pm and posted this at 10 pm :P
DeleteSo sorry, I read it early in the morning, so it felt like it was posted that day! :P
DeleteYou are an impressive young woman! A couple of comments: my sister had her eyebrows professionally shaped and never regretted it plus they were quite easy to maintain too, researchers say that when you exercise with a partner your success rate goes way up. So good luck with all that.
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