So, Febraury. Did it help? Not really a damn bit. Oh, and there are lots of reasons why I am not happier today than I was on the first. But, you want to know the cool part? I am not unhappy because of my Health or Wealth. I've lost 5 lbs, need new jeans, and went down a notch and a half in my belt since the first of the year. As far as finances go, this month I fixed my car and paid off two debts and kept up with my debt snowball. I haven't been writing in my check book like I said I would and I haven't been sticking to my budget but I have been ENJOYING what money can give me a little bit more. I've gone to Autorama and bought a few nice beers and ever gifted some beer to Matt. Really, isn't that the point? I don't want to feel tied down to a budget and I kind of think that money is one of those "good enough" categories. I AM doing my debt snowball, and that is good, but I am NOT really sticking to a budget. That is good enough and I should just let it go and not beat myself up.
So, March. I opted to focus on home in March because it seemed like a good month for it. You never know what the weather is going to do. (We just got our first snow storm of the season like last Friday. In Michigan. Monday morning I didn't need a coat.) March is one of those ICK months for me. It's usually gray and spring is right around the corner but it's not here yet and it's taunting me like a crock pot meal that I have to smell for six hours before I can eat it. I spend a lot of time inside because it's just not nice enough yet. I am simply bogged down by my longing to be outside in the summer sun but I have FOREVER to wait.
That's why, my goal for March, is to enjoy my home.
I love my house. I bought it on my own. I filled it on my own. Then my awesome amazing boyfriend helped me fill it a bit more. But my house does drive me a bit nuts. We have a lot of shit. A LOT. We have clutter and I have a hard time keeping up with keeping it clean because I am "oh so busy" and "oh so tired." Projects tend to pile up for the same reasons. All of this mess makes me feel frazzled and make it hard to rest and enjoy.
What I have planned for March:
-Cleaning
-Decorating
-Cooking
Mostly, I think it will be important for me to chill out this month. When I was home for lunch the other day, I was feeling a bit tired. I usually spend my lunch break eating, squeezing in a quick work out, cleaning, and/or running errands. (One day I got my car washed, got gas, picked up some groceries, went home, ate, and still started cleaning the bathroom.) I had already eaten at work and so I decided that I should take a nap. Pausing in the middle of the day, stretching out on the couch with my favorite blanket and my cats, was wonderful. When I came home at night I was proud of myself for breaking my routine and taking time to chill. I carried it over into the night, making a quick meal and relaxing on the couch. This morning I felt rested and refreshed and way better than I have been feeling.
Wish me luck!
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