I am pretty sure I have never completed a scrapbook in such a small amount of time. I’m thrilled with the results of this first full week of January and would love to share with you a little of what I’ve been up to.
January Goals:
Complete 26 Days of My 90 Day Fitness Challenge
SkipperClan and I are working through a health program with a couple of friends of mine. I have the benefit of immediate accountability at home and the encouragement of girlfriends to help me succeed. This is something we have been planning as a group since we found out we were moving.
This week was hard work but it paid off. The number on the scale was great this morning, I only missed one workout, and I tracked all of my food this week. SkipperClanJr had a full on, junk-food-and-sugar run about Thursday night and managed to survive the changes we made. This is hard on a 17 year old teenage boy! Of course, in the long run I plan to avoid the occasional treat myself. Last night we made a pasta dish that left everyone with full bellies and big smiles. The support of SkipperClan and my friends really helped.
Complete Scrapbook for My Mom
One of my 2013 goals is to get more of our photos into albums, and I am excited the first one will be for my mom. I will be putting my stepdad’s photos and certificates into a one album. I will also make digital copies to share with family members. I have plenty of album supplies so this project should only take time, not money.
Normally scrapbooking is a long-term project for me. I kept it simple, worked on it a little each day, and finished the album Friday morning. I am thrilled with the way it turned out. Not only will my mom have a better album to keep track of his photos and certificates from his time in the Marines, but I now have a disc of everything to share with family. Can you begin to imagine what a character this man was by the look on his face?
Blog Consistently
Writing the last couple of years has reminded me how cathartic it is to me. Despite the benefits, my blogging remained sporadic and my journal writing sparse. There are opportunities I am not taking advantage of simply because of my inconsistency. To help me change this, I have been keeping better notes of my blog ideas, scheduling a few posts in advance, and contributing to another website.
The blog planner has helped immensely. I shared my reading list, a book review, and my Five Minute Friday thoughts. I really think working out and eating better helped me focus for this goal. The ideas are flowing for future posts as well.
Have you ever completed a scrapbook in one week? Are you working towards the goals you set out at the beginning of the year?
Connect with other bloggers at Aurie’s 3 in 30 linkup for accountability and see your New Year’s Goals become reality. 3 goals, 30 days, encouragement. “Each month (approximately each 30 days) the 3in30 Challenge starts fresh. Choose up to 3 goals you’d like to work on. Then, throughout the month there will be weekly link-ups and opportunities for daily encouragement and accountability.”
Wow a scrapbook in one week? That is amazing.Nope I am still working on my son’s it is over two years in the making. LOL What can I say it’s a work in progress. LOL
I also have my blog on my goal list for this month. I checked out that blog planner and I am intrigued. Just might have to download it myself.
Have a great next week!!
I have albums from about 2005 still waiting for me to complete. I’m planning on being more consistent this year, even if they are very simple, to get more done. Enjoy the planner and have a great weekend!
Can you believe I’ve never scrapbooked? I enjoy looking at what others do, but it’s not something I enjoy doing. Sad, I know!
It looks like you made some great progress this week!
I understand Lisa, after years of moving supplies I’ve barely used, it felt great to get one done! I’m actually hoping to work through all the supplies I have on hand this year with my goal to scrapbook more of our photos, then move into pre-printed albums going forward. I love creating but not having the ‘stuff’ anymore. Have a blessed weekend!
What a gift you’ve given your mom by doing a scrapbook for her. It’s something I’m sure she will treasure.
You’ve made great progress on your wellness goal as well. Congratulations!
I cannot wait to give my mom the album this coming Sunday. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Not only have I not made a scrapbook in a week, I have never made a scrapbook! Good for you! And you’re doing so well with your goals!
You are probably in a better place than I since you haven’t made a scrapbook, I swear it’s addictive!
A scrapbook in a week… (Jaw dropping). That’s awesome. I still haven’t finished my one from my vaca in 2008. Let alone the vaca in 2010, or 2011, or…
Thanks!
And great job on your fitness challenge! I love hearing about other bloggers’ fitness goals, it inspires me to keep going with mine.
Thanks so much for the encouragement! Once I’ve used up most of the supplies I already have on hand, I’m planning on going to digital scrapbooking – I want my space more than I want the supplies in my house.
WOW! A scrapbook in a week? I don’t think I have ever really *completed* one. LOL. Love the 3 in 30 theme! Good luck!
I used to be so great about doing scrapbooks and even got to the point of being ‘caught up’ – once. That was about, hmmmm, seven years ago!
You go girl.
Amazing progress!! I have completed a scrapbook in a week, but it was when I was at a conference where the only thing to do was scrapbook! I can’t imagine getting one finished while I’m at home with everything going on. Way to go!
Aurie, it does feel good even if it was a simple album, already thinking about next month’s goal for scrapbooking even if it isn’t part of my 3 in 30.
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