2014 Goals Check In

At work we are checking in on our yearly goals since it's the end of quarter 1. I figured this would be a good time to reflect on my personal 2014 goals as well!

1. Focus on diminishing bad habits:
I'm doing really well with pen chewing and diet coke avoidance....I still haven't taken ONE sip of the stuff. I can't believe it! I'm embarrassed that my attempt at making flossing a habit has failed. I go through stages where I'll floss diligently for weeks, but then if I miss one day I'm off the wagon for a while. I will keep on keeping on with this one.

2. Come up with a password system:
I did this! I officially have a new password system and different passwords for almost every website/app/etc. that I use. The hardest part has been coming up with a second system for when I have to change my passwords. So glad I did this.

3. Create a savings plan:
I haven't done this at all. Like I said back in January, I'm a good saver so this isn't totally essential. I do know I could do a better job of tracking where my money is going, but I'm not really worried about this yet.

4. Increase fitness level:
I have definitely done well on this one! I've exercised 4-6 days a week since January and just feel more active in general (e.g. walking more often, standing at work, etc.). Gettind down into the specifics:

- Run a half marathon: I signed up for the Run to Remember on 5/25, we'll see if I can run it (pending foot problems).
- Run 5 races (including the half): so far I've ran two races and have signed up for two more including the half. Well on my way to this one!
- Knock off at least two items from my Fitness Bucket List: I've already knocked off one (take a hot yoga class) and have another coming up in a few weeks (Harpoon 5 miler).
- Keep strength training - come up with a plan and associated goals: I have continued strength training but have been pretty casual about it. I don't find it necessary to make a plan/set specific goals just yet.

5. Keep eating real food:
I've been doing really well with my eating and Tom and I have started up the garden again! I feel like I talk a decent amount about this progress wise so no need to go into it in too much detail here.

6. Lose weight:
- Since the end of October I am officially down 29 pounds, which is pretty freakin' crazy to write down. I still have a ways to go, and I'm not totally sure if I'll reach my DietBet goal. I've lost a lot of inches and am finally feeling more towards my "normal" again, which is an amazing feeling!

7. Be a great friend, girlfriend and family member:
This is hard for me to judge, but I know I am making a consistent effort to keep in touch with friends/family near and far. I know I can always do better, so it's nice to get this reminder. I think Tom still likes me too :)

8. Travel:
- I wish I had more to update here. I haven't really done any traveling this year, besides an overnight in Saratoga and a few trips home to New York. Luckily, I've been doing A LOT of fun stuff here in Boston, but I definitely want to make some time to travel the rest of the year. Here's what's on the calendar so far:

- May 10 weekend: St. Louis wedding

- May 30/31 weekend: New York weddings

- Week of June 2: work trip in Philadelphia

- July 26 weekend: Berkshires wedding
- Weekend in the summer: Zoar Outdoor overnight with Tom

- Weekend in the summer: Washington DC and/or friend's Berkshire's lake house?

9. Go to the doctor throughout the year:
I got my annual physical and have seen the doctor a few other times. I just realized my insurance only covers an eye exam every 24 months.

10. Read and write:
- Read 30 books: On #11 and on track to reach this goal!
- Write ~100 blog posts: I have 54 posts so far so I'm more than halfway to this goal! My posting definitely slows down in the fall though, so I'll have to keep this pace up if I want 100!
- Be a good Elite yelper! I've only attended 1 or 2 yelp events so far this year and have written about 10 reviews. I do think my reviews have improved in quality over the years, so I suppose that counts for something!