Resolution review

Okay, it's pretty close to the middle of the year, and I was wondering on how I'm doing with my New Year's resolutions. Usually they are well forgotten by about mid February, so let's have a look back...

Keep going to the gym: I've really stumbled on that one in the last month. Do I have excuses? Sure! I've been working a lot in the yard, and golfing quite a bit. Also the price of gas is painfully high, and driving into Essex every day (although only 7 minutes away) does affect my monthly petrol bill. My new plan is to go on days that I'm not golfing, and on days that it is raining. Confident in a bikini by May? Well, I've been in a bikini in my mom's backyard, and I'll feel much better once my cellulite ridden legs are tanned. Losing 20 lbs this year? I've lost about 5 this year and a total of about 15 since October. Not bad, could be better. I shall recommit myself today!

Be a better wife: I think I have been a better wife, as I've been in having great moods so far this year. I feel like I'm have been very attentive, understanding, and fun. Billy tells me all the time that I'm the greatest wife in the world and that he is so lucky to have me. (awhhh...) I'm the lucky one.

Sell at least a house a month: Hahaha! Not even close!

Take more pictures: I have been fairly sucessful with that this year, but it seems like whenever there is an event I forget to bring the camera, (like MomG's birthday). I'll try to remember to bring it along more often. I also have to better organize them on the 'pute.

Keep the car cleaner: I must say that the car right now looks like it just came off the lot. I've been doing a good job keeping it very clean lately.

Dress nicer: Not so much. Joggies still rule and unfortunately they don't match any comfy tops I have. I'll give this a little more effort.

Speak better: I have been consciously trying to avoid sounding like an uneducated backwoods hee-haw.

Read a classic novel at least every month: I was doing really well at this, and actually went to the library the other day to get 'Grapes of Wrath', but they sent it back to the main branch. (Excuse?) I just got stuck on some really crappy books, and haven't been able to get back into it. I'll start when I'm done the (rather boring) book I'm reading now.

Spend more time with friends and family: I've been trying. The kids are really busy and growing up. I see Madisyn a couple of times a week, and I try to have morning coffee with my mom a few days a week, and I see MomG every few days. I want to spend more time with the older kids, pool season is here, although they don't need me to watch them anymore...

Kayak at Point Pelee: I forgot about that one. I still want to do that a few times this year, hopefully with Billy. Hey, it's only June 5th!

Wear make-up more often and do something with my hair: I've been trying. I need a trim.

Recycle more: I've really put an effort into this, and I find myself several times a day recycling the smallest scraps of paper. I can't do much more...

Be more careful with money: I've been very good at this. So far this year I've only bought one trashy magazine, I rarely go to Tim's (like less than once a month), and have been buying groceries that I know we'll eat. I'm trying to drink less diet Pepsi and bottled water, and I resisted the urge to spend money at nurseries this year, and just work with what we have in the yard and garden.

Break 85 at a reputable golf course: Not even close! Haven't even broke 90! It is only June, but my game is not what it was at the end of last year. I know it will happen... eventually...

Don't judge people, stop getting caught in other people's drama, and quit ignoring bad behavior: I've luckily been able to distance myself from people that cause issues in my life. It still pisses me off when good things happen to bad people. I feel that I'm better able to laugh at other people's stupidity rather than get consumed by it. It's hard though, there are so many stupid people doing stupid things.

That's it. I guess I'm not doing too bad. The gym thing is really getting to me, although I can't complain about the weight loss. New goal: Lose 15 by September 1st... I'll let you know how I do...