{Resolution Time: February}

My 2009 resolution is to make three goals for each month.

It's the beginning of February. That means it's time to:
~ review how I did on my three goals for January
~ make three new goals for this month

I'm a day late with this post. Our router passed away. So, I
was subjected to do this without wireless, connected to the
modem like an animal. :)



January Resolution Review:
1) Do not eat any meat of any kind.
This one was so easy. I didn't miss chicken or turkey at all, and I
felt great about not eating it. I had no trouble finding alternative
sources of protein (beans, lentils, cheese, tofu, bars). I did buy two
precooked rotisserie chickens to make a pot pie for the Morenos
and for David. That particular chicken smelled so good and begged
to be tasted, but I quickly and resolutely resisted. Those were the
only two animals that had to die because of me all month long!
What I did miss somewhat was shrimp, seafood and tuna. So, I'm
going to keep the no meat thing going in February. I will allow
myself one seafood meal per week, if desired.

2) Use less paper towel.
Another successful effort! I still used a fair share of it, but I found
myself wasting much less just by being aware of the goal to do so.
Some of the habits I changed:
* Drying hands with a towel instead of paper towels.
* Using half a sheet instead of a full sheet whenever possible.
(i.e., I used to use one PT each day to wipe off the flip lid on the
coffee maker. Now I tear a sheet in half, using part of it on the
coffee maker and the other half later in the day.)
* Using the sponge to wipe up little spills.
* I spray and wipe down all the kitchen counters 1-2 times a
week to freshen them/remove dust. I used a washable rag instead
of paper toweling for this, saving 3-8 PTs from the landfill. I feel
good about this change and know I will have no problem keeping
it up now that these new and easy patterns are firmly in place.

3) Take three 4-mile walks per week.
I did *okay* with this goal -- not great, not good. Kinda bad,
actually. I was glad to at least do something though. I had to
walk 52 miles by months end to meet this goal. I walked 34.82.
Since I didn't meet or exceed my own expectations, walking will
remain in February's goals.

February Resolutions:
1) Walk 10 miles each week.
2) Assess all body and facial product ingredients according to the
suggestions in Gorgeously Green.
3) Simplify, organize, declutter, and paint the garage.

[UPDATE: I've decided to change my third resolution as #3,
cleaning the garage is getting moved to my to do list. For my
new #3 resolution: Write a statement for intentioned living that
I can read to myself everyday, including what I think I need to
focus on right now. Once written, begin reciting twice a day.]

That's it for now. I hope you're all having a good year so far and
finding the time to work on things that are important to you.
Cheers!