April 2023

Big Goals for 2023: Wk 17/52

Change is not a bolt of lightning that arrives with a zap. It is a bridge built brick by brick, every day, with sweat and humility and slips. It is hard work, and slow work, but it can be thrilling to watch it take shape. – Sarah Hepola

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 881/1000}

I cleaned out my swimsuit drawer – and 13 suits were tossed. I now only have items that I love. Maybe dressing in a suit this summer will be less stressful without weeding through choices that I didn’t love anymore.

02: Organize the Attic

Too many weekend commitments this week to spend time in the attic.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 16/100}

I’m really struggling to complete this book…my eyes are very heavy at bedtime.

In Progress
How Not to Die (Health)
Radical Candor (Professional, re-read)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 16 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 17/52}

Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Pickles – who knew that there was a thing? Strangely good.

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023: Consistency in Fitness
February 2023: Add stretching to my daily routine
March 2023: Maintain my routine during vacation
April 2023: Log meals on Lose It & Strength training (arms)

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 159 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 120/120
Peloton: 100 Days of Peloton: Day 19
Peloton: Lights, Camera, PowerZones: Week 3: Platinum
Peloton: Arms with Tunde: Week 3 Complete
Peloton Challenge: Tunde Arm Challenge: Week 3 Complete
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: April Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: 321 rides
– Peloton: 1347 mi in 2023
– Peloton: 321 Rides
– Peloton: Year of Peloton: 5K Badge
– Peloton: Arms with Tunde: Silver
– Peloton: Strength: Badge #25
– Peloton: Stretch: Badge #75
– Peloton Fun Badges: Artist Series, Women’s History
– Apple: April 23 Challenge
– Apple: Just Dance Challenge

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 09/52}

Just not into this right now….

07: Maintain a weekly blog {16/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

Life got in the way of this task this week.

09: House Projects {03/14}

Decorate the wall in the dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
~~Create a fenced-in downstairs for the puppies~~
Install a sunroom door
~~Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!~~
Remodel bathroom: Can’t decide, so I found a pretty curtain. Done!
Repaint island
~~Replace the front storm door: Fixed the existing one!~~
Paint front porch
Paint front door
New addition: Replace bathroom sink
New addition: Powerwash driveway
New addition: Replace the hot water heater
New addition: Replace the HVAC
New addition: Floor the attic
New addition: Install new cabinets
New addition: Frame downstairs for dogs
~~New addition: Paint attic door~~

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 12 new brews (156 total)
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

Big Goals for 2023: Wk 16/52

On any given day, you may struggle with your habits because you’re too busy or too tired or too overwhelmed or hundreds of other reasons. Over the long run, the real reason you fail to stick with habits is that your self-image gets in the way. This is why you can’t get too attached to one version of your identity.

Progress requires unlearning. Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and to upgrade and expand your identity.
– James Clear, Atomic Habits

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 868/1000}

My youngest came come from college this weekend with a carload of items that – although they have been well-loved for an entire year – did not make the cut to return for next year. They are being gifted for others to love!

02: Organize the Attic

Too many outside projects to enjoy!

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 16/100}

I started a physical book – which means that I’m still juggling three books right now. Finishing books has slowed, but I’m enjoying outside reads!

In Progress
How Not to Die (Health)
Radical Candor (Professional, re-read)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 16 books.

Reading is such a welcome break from the noise in the universe.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 16/52}

Enjoyed a four cheese pizze from Sal’s… delish!

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 152 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 113/113
Peloton: 100 Days of Peloton: Day 12
Peloton: Lights, Camera, PowerZones: Week 2: Platinum
Peloton: Arms with Tunde: Week 2 Complete
Peloton Challenge: Tunde Arm Challenge: Week 2 Complete
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: April Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: 308 rides
– Peloton: 1266.47 mi in 2023
– Peloton: 300 Rides!
– Peloton: Arms with Tunde: Bronze
– Peloton Fun Badges: Artist Series, AFO22
– Apple: April 23 Challenge: 19/24
– Apple: Earth Day Challenge

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 09/52}

9 notes are going in the mail on Monday!

07: Maintain a weekly blog {15/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It was way too pretty outside to work on this!

09: House Projects {03/14}

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 12 new brews (155 total)
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

Big Goals for 2023: Wk 15/52

You are the average of the 5 habits you repeat most.
– James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 822/1000}

While I did not remove many items this week, the items that did go were very large: A TV (that hasn’t properly worked in a long time), two children’s bookcases (because we’re empty nesters) and the mutli-colored fabric bins that go in them (which match absolutely nothing).

02: Organize the Attic

So much new floor — but, it’s so pretty outside that this work must wait for a rainy day!

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 16/100}

I started a physical book – which means that I’m juggling three books right now. Finishing books has slowed, but I’m enjoying outside reads!

In Progress
How Not to Die (Health)
Radical Candor (Professional, re-read)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 16 books.

Reading is such a welcome break from the noise in the universe.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 15/52}

No new recipes this week…

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 145 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 106/106
Peloton: Lights, Camera, PowerZones: Week 4: Platinum
Peloton: Arms with Tunde: Week 1 Complete
Peloton Challenge: Tunde Arm Challenge: Week 1 Complete
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: April Activity Challenge: Bronze + Silver
– Peloton: 298 rides
– Peloton: 1197.83 mi in 2023
– Peloton: Strength Training Badge for 10 Workouts
– Peloton Fun Badges: Artist Series
– Apple: April 23 Challenge: 13/24

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 09/52}

9 notes are going in the mail on Monday!

07: Maintain a weekly blog {14/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It was way too pretty outside to work on this!

09: House Projects {03/14}

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 12 new brews (154 total)
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

Big Goals for 2023: Wk 14/52

In the gym, if you experience no stimulus your muscles won’t grow.
But if you step under 10,000 pounds your body will break.
Life is similar.
Too much challenge makes life hard, but so does too little.
– James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 810/1000}

Now that the new cabinets are in place, I rearranged storage to make more sense. In doing so, several items (including 3 bookshelves) left my house!

02: Organize the Attic

Still flooring as we prepare for HVAC installation – scheduled for tomorrow.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 16/100}

Might get a little reading done now that Spring Break is here.

In Progress
How Not to Die (Health)
Radical Candor (Professional, re-read)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 16 books.

Reading is such a welcome break from the noise in the universe.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 15/52}

Bacon and Cream Supreme Spaghetti & Jalapeno Mac and Cheese… very yummy! We also check out Madison’s Pizza – Taco Pizza was 10/10!

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023: Consistency in Fitness
February 2023: Add stretching to my daily routine
March 2023: Maintain my routine during vacation
April 2023: Log meals on Lose It

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 138 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 99/99
Peloton: Road Trip: MiniClimb Power Zones Challenge: Week 4: Gold
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: March Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: Annual 2023: Earned 4K Badge
– Peloton: 60 min PR (488)
– Peloton: 284 rides
– Peloton: 1102.26 mi in 2023
– Peloton: 20 Week Badge
– Apple: April 23 Challenge: 7/24

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

So far behind on this …

07: Maintain a weekly blog {13/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It was way too pretty outside to work on this!

09: House Projects {03/14}

Decorate the wall in the dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
~~Create a fenced-in downstairs for the puppies~~
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!
Remodel bathroom: Just waiting on the installation of the glass.
~~Repaint island~~
~~Replace the front storm door: Fixed the existing one!~~
Paint front porch
Paint front door
New addition: Replace bathroom sink
~~New addition: Replace the hot water heater~~
New addition: Replace the HVAC – in progress
~~New addition: Floor the attic~~
New addition: Install new cabinets
New addition: Frame downstairs for dogs
~~New addition: Paint attic door~~

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 12 new brews (150 total)
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

Big Goals for 2023: Wk 13/52

The most important habit is choosing the right habit to work on. – James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 788/1000}

Somehow, we inherited 5 new kitchen cabinets. This sent us on a deep dive to create spaces to place them – and, I decluttered 43 items when I ripped apart existing cabinets. Sometimes, it’s better to do things in a hurry so you don’t overthink them.

02: Organize the Attic

Still flooring as we prepare for HVAC installation!

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 15/100}

Plugging away!

In Progress
How Not to Die (Health)
Radical Candor (Professional, re-read)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 15 books.

Reading is such a welcome break from the noise in the universe.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 12/52}

Busy week… our dinners were quick & easy favorites.

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023: Consistency in Fitness
February 2023: Add stretching to my daily routine
March 2023: Maintain my routine during vacation
April 2023: I’m still deciding what April will look like

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 131 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 92/92
Peloton: Road Trip: MiniClimb Power Zones Challenge: Week 3: Platinum
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: March Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: 45 min PR (386)
– Peloton: 30 min PR (261)
– Peloton: 10 min PR (93)
– Peloton: 1052.43 mi in 2023
– Apple: March Challenge

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

So far behind on this …

07: Maintain a weekly blog {12/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It was way too pretty outside to work on this!

09: House Projects {03/14}

Decorate the wall in the dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
~~Create a fenced-in downstairs for the puppies~~
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!
Remodel bathroom: Just waiting on the installation of the glass.
~~Repaint island~~
~~Replace the front storm door: Fixed the existing one!~~
Paint front porch
Paint front door
New addition: Replace bathroom sink
~~New addition: Replace the hot water heater~~
New addition: Replace the HVAC – in progress
~~New addition: Floor the attic~~
New addition: Install new cabinets – in progress
~~New addition: Frame downstairs for dogs~~
~~New addition: Paint attic door~~

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 12 new brews
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly