Highlights of the 2016 year include putting two new raps on YouTube ("While You're Still One" and "Rocket City Ditty"); finishing the dissertation "Finishing Strong With Dementia Caregiving", except I have to defend it; and walking again after breaking both feet in August.
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| Cast and boot in August |
So what are my new goals that
you all can hold me accountable for?
Technology
- Get a Fire Tablet or borrow an iPad for the Skype defense of my dissertation
- Learn self-checkout at Wal-Mart
Health
- My weight is on a plateau, but I do go to Weight Watchers so I didn't gain back the 40 pounds I have lost. Lose 10 to 15 pounds to add to weight I have kept off.
- Use walker when ice outside so I do not fall again.
- Use the gym at my apartment three times a week.
Spiritual
- 2017 Bible Reading Plan
- Consistent prayer life. Ask others how can I pray for you. Continue going to my church prayer meetings once a week.
- Encourage others--give them warm fuzzies and only constructive criticism when asked or if wise.
- Visit the residents at the nursing home where I stayed for three weeks.
- Join the church in Huntsville I am active in.
Intellectual
- Defend dissertation successfully.
- Read more books.
Recreation/fun
- Visit sights in Alabama and maybe elsewhere.
- Read novels.
- Find TV shows to enjoy. I really didn't watch TV much as a caregiver for my late husband.
- Wear hats to church often.
- Enjoy Southern culture.
Organizing
- Paper decluttering
- Clothes--get rid go them and only wear what looks good on me
- Kitchen--only keep what I use
Financial
- Consolidate four credit cards for a lower rate and pay off as much as I can this year. Used credit too much during my caregiving years.
- Save
- Use IRA withdrawal for dog Ziggy’s operation, etc.
- No new credit cards
How about you?
Do you have similar goals?
Happy New Year Carol! I do like your bucket list for 2017! 😁
ReplyDeleteYou have great goals listed here, Carol. You can learn the self check out at Wal-Mart! It really is very simple. Go when it is not a busy time of shopping and start with only 1-2 items. All the clerks I've encountered at self check outs have been very helpful when I maneuvered my way through learning the system. It is convenient for a few items, but I still prefer a "live" checker when checking out more than 5 items.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a great productive year for you!
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