Small Goals // July 2019

How is June gone already? It went quick, but I still got stuff done.

1. Finish up the garden and yard. Definitely overworked myself to get this one done (what else is new?) the first weekend of the month. But now we’ve got tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, gherkins, peppers, carrots, kohlrabi, radishes, lettuce, beets and blueberries growing. Are there a few more projects I’d like done? Always. But we did a lot and I think it’s time to take a break.
2. Ride my bike. Did not do this. And it was the easiest goal by far. 🤷🏻‍♀️
3. Enjoy anniversary eats + another outside date. Ishnala in the Dells was really phenomenal. As for outside dates, Michael’s travel schedule and the weather (June was mostly chilly or rainy) didn’t leave us with a lot of options, so we made it to the movies instead. I’m still going to count this as a win.
4. Make something out of Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses. Done! I made the Popover Dress and I really love it. It felt really good to stretch my sewing muscles again.
5. Up my reading count by two. Yes! I finished up three books this month and started another. It honestly feels really good to sit outside and read instead of staying in with more Netflix. Also investing some $$$ in some good books is never a bad idea.

4/5. Honestly, what a month. June was packed pretty full when it came to goals and my social calendar. Toss in getting sick two separate times (yay for the stomach flu and a summer cold) and it’s truly a wonder I did all of this stuff.

Now that July is here, I feel like I need to recalibrate. I need to get healthy and level out emotionally and energetically. It’s sort of counterintuitive to me because summer should be nonstop fun, but I know that slowing down will help me in the long run. So here’s what I’m looking at for July:

1. Polish off my custom orders ASAP. A very sweet family has ordered three hoops from me (plus I’ve got another gal on hold with a Bowie-inspired hoop). I need to get these designs out the door.
2. Make another dress. Sewing feels good! I felt totally in my element working on my last dress. I think that’s a sign.
3. Replace our recliner. My parents offered to buy me a new chair for a 30th birthday gift. I foolishly haven’t picked one out yet.
4. Actually ride my bike (bonus points if it’s to the farmers market). I am very basic, but this brings me a lot of joy.
5. Get to the gym six times. Summer schedules are wacky and I find making it to the gym for regular workouts is kind of difficult. If I can go six times this month, I’ll be happy (thought eight would be better and ten would be ideal).

Alright, everyone. That’s all for me for now. If you have monthly goals, lay ’em on me!