Monthly Review of Goals for April 2016

I had a very productive month in April. I got a lot of walking done but it hasn't helped my weight. The weather was nice enough for me to get a lot of yard work done also.

1.     Lose 10 lbs.

a.     As of 1/31/16 – lost 2 lbs. from initial weight

b.     As of 2/28/16 – lost .5 lbs. from initial weight

c.     As of 3/31/16 – gained 1 lb. from initial weight

d.     As of 4/29/16 – gained .5 from initial weight (I just can’t seem to lose weight even though I’m doing a lot of exercise!)

2.     Spin 52 oz. of fiber 

a.     As of 4/30/16 – spun 20 oz.

3.     Use at least 5 skeins of my handspun 

a.     As of 4/30/16 – still working on my Celtic Myths shawl and cast on the Pincha shawl with one of my handspuns (total of 4 skeins)

4.     Use at least 3 skeins from my stash that was bought in 2015 or earlier.

a.     As of 1/31/16 – one skein of Fishknits (Geek Socks)

5.     Knit 132 squares on my Mitered Square Sock Yarn blanket.

a.     January – knit 11 squares

b.     February – knit 10 squares

c.     March – knit 11 squares

d.     April - knit 13 squares

6.     Walk at least 1320 miles. 

a.     January – 146.11 miles

b.     February -  133.7 miles

c.     March -  151.67 miles

d.     April – 164.3 miles (the most miles this year!)

7.     Name 3 things from the day before that I’m thankful for.

a.     Completed up to 4/30/16

8.     Write down one thing that my husband did the day before that I really appreciate.

a.     Completed up to 4/30/16

9.     Balance my checkbook, check credit card statements, and pay bills weekly.  

a.     Completed up to 4/30/16– still getting used to new bank system

10.  Try 12 new recipes. I have been making the same old stuff when we are at home and think I need to try to liven up our meals.  

a.     January – One Pot Mexican Skillet Pasta

b.     February – One Pan Black Beans Chicken and Rice (added kale)

11.  Work in my yard/garden at least 12 times.

a.     January – 1 day - Picked up branches and limbs in the yard

b.     March – 3 days - Worked in the yard! I love Spring!

c.     April –5 days - Weeded front flower beds; spread 38 bales of pine needles,

12.  Read 12 non-fiction books.

a.     Voices in the Ocean by Susan Casey

b.     The Words We Live By by Linda R. Monk

c.     Life by the Cup by Zhena Muzyka

d.     Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

e.     Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

f.      Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction by Candace Cameron Bure

g.     Dirty Chick: Adventures of an Unlikely Farmer by Antonia Murphy