13 Goals for 2013

Okay, so it's February and I'm just now posting goals for the year.  In fairness, I have already started working on some of these...

1.  Volunteer for a Charity

By the end of the year, I'd like to be able to say I put in at least 8 hours of volunteering for a charity.  I'd like to do more, but that's my minimum.

2.  Spartan Trifecta & Tough Mudder

3.  Girls Weekend with Meredith (& possibly Mother)

Already registered for a race with my sister in Vancouver!  If mom can, she'll be joining us!

4.  Send the Husband on a Visit to Friends or Family (Outside Holidays)

I'm pretty good about planning to spend time with my friends but the husband...well, he needs a little encouragement.

5.  Start Saving for a House

No pet restrictions, paint restrictions, annual rent increases, etc.

6.  Spend More Weekends/Nights Away from the Smartphone/Computer

This is a bad habit I'm not working on right at this moment...

7.  Socialize

We're doing better.  We run with groups in Albemarle & Charlotte, go to a small yoga studio that occasionally has after-class fun times, and have several races planned with friends this year.  However, I think a big part of this will be getting involved in our community.

8.  Start Saving for a Dream Vacation

I've been struck by a sudden and overwhelming desire to visit Mongolia...not a cheap trip!  And, should my mind change, I'll still have the funds to go to any one of a lot of cool places.

9.  Reduce Our Clutter

There's two whole rooms in our house full of stuff we very, very rarely use.  It's time to cut down on that.  Not to mention, it'll make it easier to move.

10. Add 4 States to Our Races List

Taking steps towards my long-term goal of races in all 50 states.  We're currently registered for two new states, and I'm looking for two more.

11. Be More Efficient at Work

I've got my fingers in so many pies these days, that it's easy to get pulled off task.  Add to that the fact that I'm pretty good at getting others to accomplish tasks (and am sometimes recruited for that exact reason) and some of my longer term objectives get pushed aside.  I've started writing down what I want done each day and that seems to be helping.

12. Become Part of Our Community

We live in a suburb with no real community.  But somehow or other, we really need to start getting involved in the area.  We're definitely moving this year, although no idea if it'll be to a new community or just a new house.

13. Go One Month Without Running

I think this will help me appreciate running more.  Also, I've been race training for about a year straight.  It's time for a break.  It'll be awhile yet before that break, because I've already got a bunch of races scheduled this year.  I have my eye on September, though.