2012 goals!
here are my official goals for 2012, which are basically an expanded version of my original goals following an annual recap and goal setting session with the designer. as the year progresses, i may tweak this post in a manner similar to my 101 in 1001. also, i'll be posting frequent updates on how i'm doing - both on petite pear style and on ellesy eats. here's to completing more of my goals this year than i did last year. let's just say it shouldn't be too difficult.
start date: 01-jan-2012
end date: 31-dec-2012
last modified: 09-jan-2012
1. keep a better record of events.
- go back to using a hard copy planner.
- take more photos of family and friends with at least one photo of every outing (where appropriate).
- compile a visual history using the information in the planner and the associated photographs.
2. photo-a-day project of hubby and me.
- take at least one photo every day for 366 days of hubby and me together.
- simple point-and-shoot photos will suffice.
- click here for updates!
3. decorate, de-clutter & re-organize.
- put up photographs and artwork using the frames previously purchased.
- focus on one of the following areas each month: shoes, handbags, jewellery, makeup, clothing, books, dvds & cds, papers & magazines, built-in wall unit, bathroom cabinets, kitchen cabinets, and sewing supplies.
- clean out the storage locker.
- implement one-in / one-out rule for clothing and shoes.
4. 100 day thrifting challenge.
- buy only second hand merchandise (clothing, shoes, and accessories) until april 10, 2012.
- excludes makeup and basics (socks & underwear) for hygienic reasons.
- wear a minimum of one thrifted item each day until april 10, 2012.
- initially, this was going to be a one year thrifting challenge so i may extend it if it goes well.
5. one new beauty product per month.
- i can purchase one new beauty product each month in addition to the samples included in my beauty boxes (glymm & topbox).
- i can only subscribe to two beauty boxes at a time.
- does not include replacement items (i.e. if i run out of a product, i can re-purchase the same or a very similar product).
6. savings goal + rewards!
- when i reach 50% of my savings goals, i can purchase one luxury item.
- when i reach 100% of my savings goals, i can purchase one additional luxury item.
7. figure out the mess that is my hair.
- learn how to style my own hair so it looks presentable.
8. one litre of water per day.
- drink at least one litre of water per day in addition to any other beverages (tea, coffee, juice, etc.).
9. start taking a daily multi-vitamin again and start taking steps towards healthy habits again. the second half of this goal is purposely vague because i seem to fail miserably when i'm too specific in this regard.
10. update my resume.
11. re-visit these goals at least once a month to stay on track.