March

I cannot believe March is over already. This month has flown by!

How have my New Year’s Goals been holding up? Well, you tell me.

1. Run a 5K race (training for race in June)
On the 7th, I broke my toe and have been incapacitated since. It’s been a little over 3 weeks and I haven’t done any exercise, let alone try and run (which I shouldn’t be doing unless it’s running for the train, which I had to do twice and cried after.) My goal of that June race may not come true, so once I can start running again, I’ll have to choose another race or this goal is kaput.

2. Read 30 books
Two books? That’s all? I feel like all I ever do is read. Only 24 more to go! Sign up on GoodReads if you like reading!

3. Viola
Lessons are going great. I feel I’m moving slow, but learning a lot. Not ready for an orchestra yet. I’m on break for 2 weeks and so I’m getting my bow re-haired this week. I need to post a song for you all!

4. Lose 10 lbs
Let’s see, broken toe, no exercise … do you think I’ve gotten on a scale? It’s bad news in this department. My pants all fit -- the goal is for them not to fit.

5. Save $10,000
Did I tell you that for cost-saving measures, my company is no longer matching our 401k? And no annual performance raises either – not even 1%...just an aside. Compared to how my other accounts are going, my 401k doesn't look too bad; I only lost 7.8% this year so far (My IRA is -33%; and our non-retirement investment is -45%. OUCH.). (My calculations don't include Matt's IRA, 401k, or stocks). But this month, nothing lost any money and we socked away a little better so we're in the positive #s.