Relfections of 2007
28 12 2007
As the year comes to a close (and Christmas is over) I’m starting to think back over 2007 and make plans for 2008. 2007 was a pretty great year and I spent most of it in a happy, positive state of mind. We had a wonderful family vacation to Mexico and Disneyland, got a new dog, Rosie, Kevin and I had Weight loss surgery, the girls did well at school. I feel I’ve grown a lot as a person - I’m happy in my role of SAHM and taking care of the family, house and animals; I’ve developed new friendships (mostly online but a few in real life); and I’ve spent more time on crafts/scrapbooking. The last couple of months I’ve gotten myself into a much better routine and with the weight loss and extra energy I’m sure I’ll achieve a lot more in 2008.
Here are the goals I wrote a year ago and how I went with them. Bit of a mixed bag. A lot more work/commitment will be needed next year.
HOME
- Maintain new household routine : kind of, I seem to be able to keep on top of most things now but this still needs work
- Reduce processed/packaged foods/meals : Yes, but can be improved
- Menu plan properly and buy ONLY what is needed : NO, especially since surgery I find the chooks and dogs are getting more and more leftovers
- Minimise disposable products - napkins, plates, towels, containers : YES!!! Pretty much eliminated from our lives.
- Make from scratch where possiible : KIND OF, still more work needed
- Buy organic produce where possible : YES, but it’s getting rather expensive when much is getting wasted (see above)
FINANCE
- Read up more on budgeting/finance : NO
- Reularly review budget : YES, not that it makes me stick to the budget any more
- Put $50 a week into long-term savings : YES. but just had to use it all to fix up overspending (see above)
- Start paying extra off mortgage in June : NO
PERSONAL
- Write in blog regularly : YES, probably too much 
- Learn to download photos and update my website myself : YES, hence above
- Work on novel for 2 hrs Mon - Thurs : NO - decided not to pursue writing at this time, between blogging and scrapbooking I don’t have time.
- Limit e-mail/internet : NO!!!!
Posted by Libby Withnall
[...] Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while will know that I’ve had a pretty good year - an excellent one fact. I’ve managed to lose more weight and maintain it for the last 6 months. And, best of all, I feel I have grown as a person and in my contentment levels being a housewife and Mum. The following are the goals I set for 2008 and how I went with them. I think it’s an improvement on last year. [...]