Goals | August

I love how I manage to keep breaking my own records for terrible blogging. Take, for instance, how THIS month I'm not blogging the month's goals a week into the month....no...but TWO WEEKS+ into the month. Gah. That's the kind of month it's been so far....

But! On the bright side. I still have goals, I've just tempered them a bit for an-already busy month that's going to continue on with the busyness.

Let's see how July went:

PERSONAL GOALS

• Continue working out at least 4 times a week (didn't quite make it this time...boo)
• WATCH LINDSEY & MARK GET MARRIED! (This already happened, but it WAS in July... :)
• Brainstorm and accomplish another for-the-apartment decorative project
• Continue cooking for Aaron, but try as least 2 brand new recipes (only managed 1 brand new recipe...)
• Have girl time with at least 4 different friends in person
• Call or hand-write at least 2 far-away girlfriends
• Mail the last Thank-You's!
• Make more progress catching-up on personal photo editing & uploading
• Work on organizing iTunes & all Music folders on computers
• Sort through all clothes & shoes and get rid of some!
• Shoot just for fun at least 3 times
• Start reading at least one book (I'm reading - and almost done with - The Scarlet Pimpernel!)

BUSINESS GOALS

• Make detailed weekly to-do lists
• Total all receipts/costs from May - July (made SOME progress on this!)
• Add mileage for both cars from June - July (also made some progress!)
• Blog at least 2 times a week (still/always trying this!)
• Finish researching and choose a company for online backup & off-site storage!
• Purchase new laptop!
• Edit 1 - 2 weddings
• Shoot 2 weddings
• Submit 1 - 2 weddings for publication
• Set aside weekly time to think about and brainstorm ways to improve and grow business practices

And now for August:

PERSONAL GOALS

• Work out 3-4 times per week
• Brainstorm another for-the-apartment decorative project & plan for accomplishing it
• Have girl time with at least 4 different friends in person
• Call or hand-write at least 2 far-away girlfriends/family members
• Make more progress catching-up on personal photo editing & uploading
• Shoot just for fun at least 3 times
• Finish last month's book & start another
• Visit the in-laws in Florida!
• Buy a new swim suit, but on clearance
• Prepare and pack for a week-long vacation in Mexico with Aaron!

BUSINESS GOALS

• Make detailed weekly to-do lists
• Total the rest of the receipts/costs from May - July
• Finish adding mileage for both cars from June - July
• Blog at least 2 times a week (still/always trying this!)
• Buy Photoshop & Office for the new laptop
• Edit 2 weddings
• Shoot 3 portrait sessions
• Get the 2nd half of my portrait shoot done by Becka!
• Create "ideal client" profile
• Create website inspiration board
• Open business savings account

So there we go! The month is already almost over, so I guess I better get (and keep!) my butt in gear. Here's to lost of efficiency and progress to be made!

This week, in particular, has already felt like a whirlwind even though we're only a couple days in because I was on vacation with Aaron visiting the in-laws down in Florida from last Wednesday to this Sunday. Thus, it's hard to jump right into a busy week after time off in a beautiful place with dearly loved people. Nevertheless, we're surviving it. And it only seems right to leave you with a few photos of just where we were....

Happy middle-of-August, everyone!

Personal | Florida here I come!

While I had all of the best intentions today of blogging about the photography conference I went to this week, it's officially going to have to wait until next week. Yesterday and today have been insane trying to get a number of different life and business projects done before I leave. Because, in fact, in just two hours I'm hopping on a plane with my husband and heading down to Ft. Lauderdale for much welcomed time in the warmth and sun and with family. It's working out so wonderfully that we get to spend the first few days with Aaron's family, and then I get to join my sister, cousin and grandparents for the rest of the week while Aaron attends a work retreat. It's going to be genuine fun in the sun, and I couldn't be more ready for some relaxation and good fellowship with my loved ones.

So! Have a fabulous week and stay tuned for the many posts that will follow upon my return. :)