Month: March 2023

The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader. –
– James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 745/1000}

This week, I decluttered my mental space. While I this did not change the number in this analytic, I feel lighted.

02: Organize the Attic 

A dead HVAC unit prompted more time in the attic this week than we had planned. We now have more of the area floored and removed 100+ feet of unconnected wiring left by the previous homeowners. That’s progress!

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 13/100}

Plugging away!

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

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 13 books.

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

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

Enjoyed two great pizzas from Duck Pizza this weekend! The “Mother Clucker” was incredible – jalapenos and thin crust made the perfect combination!

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

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 124 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 85/85
Peloton: Road Trip: MiniClimb Power Zones Challenge: Week 2: Silver
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: March Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: 45 min PR (386)
– Peloton: 10 min PR (91)
– First Peloton Climb ride
– Peloton: 961.31 mi in 2023

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

So far behind on this …

07: Maintain a weekly blog {11/52}

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 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: 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

Self care takes effort. It doesn’t just happen. The body and mind need to be maintained. Similar to a garden, without effort, weeds will pop up and overtake everything. With a bit of consistent pruning, the results can be beautiful.
– James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 745/1000}

A little bit of closet decluttering as I swap winter clothes for spring clothes. Mind you, we are still under freeze warnings. But, my wardrobe is manifesting spring!

02: Organize the Attic 

No organization of the attic this week. But, we did paint the attic door.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 11/100}

Plugging away!

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

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 11 books.

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

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 11/52}

Several recipes are on the schedule for 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

January 2023: Consistency in Fitness
February 2023: Add stretching to my daily routine
March 2023: Maintain my routine during vacation

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 117 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 78/78
Peloton: Road Trip: MiniClimb Power Zones Challenge: Week 1: Platinum
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: March Activity Challenge: Silver
– Peloton: 20 min PR (193)
– Peloton: 10 min PR (84) (91)
– Peloton: 5 min PR (44)
– Peloton: 60 min PR (477)
– Peloton: 250 rides
– Peoton: 50 stretches
– Peloton: 899.86 mi in 2023
– Peloton: 2023 Challenge: 3K minutes

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

So far behind on this …

07: Maintain a weekly blog {10/52}

Here I am!

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

Back to the grind this week!

09: House Projects {03/14}

Decorate the wall in 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: Frame downstairs for dogs
New addition: Paint attic door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers: 11 new brews
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

It’s rarely doing the work that is hard, it’s starting the work. Once you begin, it’s often less painful to continue working. This is why—in the beginning—it is often more important to build the habit of getting started than it is to worry about whether or not you are doing enough. – James Clear

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 725/1000}

After a luxurious vacation, I must admit that this is on hiatus. I’ll start up again this week.

02: Organize the Attic 

Several items went into the attic — but they were carefully curated and placed in their appropriate new home. We also added a section of flooring in the process. Baby steps!

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 10/100}

Plugging away!

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

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 10 books.

Vacation reading was good for my soul!

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 11/52}

Lots of restaurant eating – but not a lot of new meals.

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

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 110 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 71/71
Peloton: Groovy Zones Power Zones Challenge: Platinum finisher!
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: March Activity Challenge: Bronze
– Peloton: 20 min PR (193)
– Peloton: 234 rides
– Peloton: 799.89 mi in 2023

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

So far behind on this …

07: Maintain a weekly blog {09/52}

Here I am!

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

Back to the grind this week!

09: House Projects {03/14}

Decorate the wall in 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: Frame downstairs for dogs: Next up is metal fencing

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly