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Resolution Update – March

by E.P. on March 14, 2010

(Obviously, I didn’t write an update for February, but I want to do this every month. You know, to keep myself on track.)

It’s been two months since I wrote down my resolutions for the year, and it’s time for an update. And a reality check.

Be all here.
I’ve actually been pretty successful with this one so far. I’ve been enjoying my time here in Nashville, and I cannot believe I’ve been here for three months! Not only have I been spending a lot of time with my fiance and our mutual friends, but I’ve gone out with old and new friends, too. And had one hell of a girls’ night last weekend.

Be active.
Major fail. Due to inclement weather and laziness, I’ve had a tough time with this resolution. Add that with a new schedule (due to a full-time job with real people hours), I haven’t been getting the exercise I need. And my pants aren’t fitting at all, which makes me really, really sad.

Along the same lines, be choosy about what I eat.
I’m definitely paying more attention to what I eat, and it looks like I will be participating in a CSA this summer, too! I seriously cannot wait for all the fresh fruit and veggie goodness. And I need to learn some new recipes to keep things varied in the kitchen.

Volunteer.
Still working on this one…

Compete.
Not happening… yet. I hope when the weather gets nicer, I can start training for a race sometime this summer in Nashville or a surrounding town.

Write more.
Working on this one, too. I’ve had LOTS of ideas of things to write, but I haven’t had the chance. I’m trying to block off a few hours every weekend to write — for myself, for my blogs and for freelance stuff. Because writing makes me happy. And because, apparently, y’all wish I would write more.

Stand on my own two feet, financially, with freelance photography.
Obviously, this is a MAJOR reach goal for the year. I’m working on revamping my photo Web site and that blog, and I hope to start advertising on some wedding blogs, as well as creating relationships with some of the magazines here in town. Oh, you need a photographer? Let’s talk!

Be brave.
I’ve never been a brave kind of person, but I’m getting better. I try to put myself out of my comfort zone for this purpose: I want to be braver. And I will be.

…

Obviously, I’ve got a ways to go before completing all of these goals, but I have good start (on some.) And hopefully, I’ll get better with the ones I have been struggling with. Especially since I plan to post about this every month, and I’d rather not embarrass myself by revealing, time and time again, that I’m a bum…

How are your resolutions looking right now?

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  • Lys
    um, how would you feel if i told you that you were the first person i thought of when i started thinking about wedding photographers? i'll obviously keep you posted and i have to talk to J about everything, which is still miles away, but just so you know.
  • Umm, I may have just squealed out loud when I read your comment! Aaaaaand please keep me posted. We'll chat. And it'll be good.

    I cannot wait to hear what you're thinking, wedding-wise!
  • I don't actually make resolutions for the new year but I have to say that I absolutely love that your resolutions included "Be all here" and "Be brave." Not the common resolutions but ones that I often overlook in my own life.. Maybe I will resolve something along those lines right now, or at least I feel like I am doing better at being all here.

    Best,

    Hannah Katy
  • Thank you so much. I tried to make my resolutions things I overlooked in my life or took for granted, and it's been a lot of fun doing my best to accomplish them.

    And being all here? Is totally more challenging than it sounds. But I know you can do it!
  • I didn't really make any resolutions, but I adore yours. They're what resolutions SHOULD be.
  • Thank you so much! I've made those shallow 'lose 5 lbs' resolutions before, and they are nowhere near as fulfilling as ones that make you make a bigger change in your life. Not that those resolutions are bad, but I find these are more challenging and more positive changes.
  • You've accomplished a lot, it still feels like the year just started. I actually didn't make any this year, at least not on paper. But I have been trying to be healthier, to answer emails, to say no sometimes. I'm doing okay.
  • I know. It really does feel like the year just started.

    And I'm glad you are doing OK with your resolutions for the year. I have a hard time with all three of those sometimes, so I definitely understand. Keep it up!
  • Nora_L
    if you find a race that you're doing in Nashville this summer, let me know. I will come do it with you =) Resolutions, especially big ones like financial stability & competing & etc take some time to grow into so I think the fact that they are still on radar is a big deal :)
  • Oh, YES. I will definitely let you know whenever I find a race that looks good. I've got to start training, but I think I did something bad to my heel/a tendon/something in my right foot. Sooo I'm going to have that looked at this week so I don't aggravate it any more than I need to.

    And thank you, lovely! I think all my goals for the year will take a little time, but once I accomplish them, it'll be a BIG feat!
  • I'm glad you're keeping up with most of your resolutions! Good luck with the rest of the year! xoxo
  • Thanks so much! What about you? Do you have any resolutions for this year?
  • I'm so glad you're holding yourself accountable by doing this - it's the only way I find to keep myself on track, too :) Right now I'm on track with all except two of my resolutions - learning to drive and singing in front of people. But the other 5 are going well! :) And it's only March - you're doing really well considering it's only been a couple of months :)
  • Congrats on being on track for everything except two resolutions! And those two? You can totally do. It took me a while to get used to driving, but it's easy now. And singing in front of people? Nervewracking, but totally do-able. I know you can knock those two out!

    And thank you! I think we're BOTH doing well on our resolutions!
  • I think you're off to a great start! We're only two months into the new year, you have plenty of time to get to everything :)
  • Thank you! Here's to hoping we can both knock everything off our lists!
  • Her
    I like that you're keeping yourself accountable with these! I can't wait to see where you go with your photography business. You're awesome.
  • Thank you! If I'm going to accomplish anything, I have to keep myself accountable. I fall off the wagon too easily if I don't have something keeping me going.

    And I feel the same way -- I can't see where I go with the photo business, either. ;) Thank you! And I think you're awesome, too!
  • LaVieDeRose
    Go easy on yourself, m'dear! You have some pretty lofty goals that will take some time to achieve. And it's only the third month of the year!
    You've achieved a few already, and for that, you should pat yourself on the back.
    Can't wait to get some time off and come up to visit!
    Tell Lucy I said 'hello!'
  • Thanks, lovely! I feel like I've made some good headway on some of the goals so far. And I'm working on the others. ;)

    I will definitely tell the pup hello, and I cannot wait to hang out! Let's make it happen soon because I miss you!
  • That is a big list of some pretty amazing goals! It sounds like you've got a good plan of attack in mind for each of them, and hey, we're less than a quarter of the way through the year, you've got plenty of time ;)
  • Thanks so much! I'm trying to have a plan of attach to be able to complete everything. (: We'll see how it works out, but I'm excited about my progress so far.
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