Week 1 of 52 pantry/grocery challenge

 I have a goal this year of only spending 3000 OR LESS on groceries while also using up things in my freezer/pantry. I am going to keep a list of what I spend each week/month as well as a meal plan (and then recap it each week to see how we actually did). 

I spent 36.23 at Aldi.

On the menu this week:

Saturday- Porterhouse steak from the 1/2 cow we bought earlier in 2022.

Sunday: Chicken and veggies

Monday: Meat loaf muffins and roasted veggies

Tuesday Mini Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

Wednesday Breakfast Taco Bowls

Thursday Leftovers

Friday- Fish

Saturday Duck with Brussel sprouts 

That is the plan and I cannot wait to update this to see what I have actually spent.

Total spent for January so far: 36.23

How did I do on the 2022 Goals

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I need to get back on this!

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022-I am letting this goal go for this year due to health issues.

3. Change light fixtures- Done

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws- Done

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door Done

7. Fix the front window-Done

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in the spare bedroom

11. Read one spiritual book per month 8/12 I am calling this a win

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

c. The monk who sold his ferrari

d. Everything happens for a reason: and other lies I've loved

e. If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk

f. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Maagement for Mortals

g. Thge gifts of Imperfection

h. Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter  A little too heavy on the biography, but I am calling this a win

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

d. lion- A long Journey Home

e. My Twenty Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now

f. They called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's fight for Freedom

g. The fire Next time

h. Nala's world: One man, his rescue cat, and a bike ride around the globe

i. One Life

j. A Journal for Jordan: A story of Love and Honor

k. Who Thought this was a good idea?: And other questions you should have answers to when you work in the white house

L. James Patterson by James Patterson

M The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku

N Driving Hungry: A Memoir

O. The Light we Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) I am calling this a win even though the app stopped showing this on my dashboard

15. Read ten books I already own I am calling this a tie 8/10

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

e. The monk who sold his ferrari

f. The crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy book 1)

g. A second wind: Time to own your future

                h. on the loose katie parker productions #3

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month Total win

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

I. Beef Fajitas

J. bbq sauce

k. bacon chowder

l. Turkey bacon hash- this has become my go to breakfast 

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic

e. George Washington National Birthplace Memorial

                f. Baltimore

                g. Dolphins Game

               h Amish store

                I My daughter graduate

        18. Curtains downstairs-Done

Overall, I would have to give myself a B or B+ were there some things I could have done better, well yeah, but overall given all of the challenges of the year, I would say I did a good job.

Goals for 2023

 My theme word for 2023 is Adventure and to that end, I have some goals for 2023:

Adventure

Take a trip with a girlfriend to NYC and see a play in January

Go camping

Go fishing

Hike the Billy Goat Trail

Health

Beat the you vs the year 2023

Eat 75 %  AIP

Get down to 155 before the wedding in June

Financial

Save 60k in long term emergency fund

Read ten books I already own

Only spend 3000 on groceries for the year

Pay extra down on the house

Spiritual

Read six spiritual books

Meditate daily

Progress!

 Today, I was able to walk two miles in the morning and one mile in the evening! I did have to have one small nap and a sneeze made me feel quite a bit of pain LOL (taken down by a sneeze).

Week 45 out of 52 big list of cool things

 

1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I need to get back on this!

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022-I am letting this goal go for this year. 

 I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

October 1- 185 Health issues 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in the spare bedroom

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

c. The monk who sold his ferrari

d. Everything happens for a reason: and other lies I've loved

e. If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk

f. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Maagement for Mortals

g. Thge gifts of Imperfection

h. Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

d. lion- A long Journey Home

e. My Twenty Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now

f. They called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's fight for Freedom

g. The fire Next time

h. Nala's world: One man, his rescue cat, and a bike ride around the globe

i. One Life

j. A Journal for Jordan: A story of Love and Honor

k. Who Thought this was a good idea?: And other questions you should have answers to when you work in the white house

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) 900/1022

a. I have already walked 100km this year 

b. I completed the 200 km this week… 

c. I completed the 400 km this week... next up 600 km

d. I have completed 900 k

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

e. The monk who sold his ferrari

f. The crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy book 1)

g. A second wind: Time to own your future

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

I. Beef Fajitas

J. bbq sauce

k. bacon chowder

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic

e. George Washington National Birthplace Memorial

18. Curtains downstairs-Done

New Lease on Life

 On 10/28/2022, I had surgery to remove fluid from the pleural lining of my lung. I had to stay in the hospital for a few days, but even after the surgery I felt so much better. When I came home, I had a drain that removed the fluid still in my lung. I had that drain in place for the last week and a half. It hurt to move, it hurt to sleep and if anyone touched that area, it would not go well.

Today, I had the drain removed. The removal process was not fun, I don't think anything worthwhile is ever 100% entirely fun. For a few hours after, the process was not fun. 

About 10 hours after the removal, I feel like I have a new lease on life. 

My pain went from a 6-8 to about a 4. Even better, I can sit without a lot of pain and discomfort.

Please understand, I still have pain, but I also have a new lease on life.

Life Update

 In the last few months, this blog has sat in the wayside as I have dealt with some health issues. In May of this year, I found out that I had some blood collected in the lining of the lung. Since that time, I have had a PET scan, mamogram, breast biopsy, pelvic ultrasound and colonoscopy (this does not include all of the CT scans). Cancer has been ruled out, thankfully. 

I am still in a lot of pain and am looking forward to the surgery that has thankfully been approved by the insurance company. Woo hoo

Surgery date is 10/28/2022.

Week 23 of 52 big list of goals

This last week has been crazy. Since I was in the hospital, I feel like I have just been in survival mode. I am tired of that and I am picking myself up off the mat.

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. More like 75%

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

c. The monk who sold his ferrari

d. Everything happens for a reason: and other lies I've loved

e. If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

d. lion- A long Journey Home

e. My Twenty Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now

                f. An American Marriage

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) 507/1022

a. I have already walked 100km this year 

b. I completed the 200 km this week… 

c. I completed the 400 km this week... next up 600 km

d.

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

e. The monk who sold his ferrari

f. The crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy book 1)

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

I. Beef Fajitas

J. bbq sauce

k. bacon chowder

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic

e. George Washington National Birthplace Memorial colonial beach- this was great, but a long drive. 

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Hospitals and other fun things

 So, I had another pleural effusion and so now I have a lot of ologists in my life again. Pulmonologist, Rheumatologist, you pick an ologist and I now have one in my life.

I don't think I will get away from keeping them out of my life until we figure out what is causing these things. Hopefully, we will be able to remove at least one of these from my life.

I have decided to blog my way through this as it is the only thing that will help me to remember all of this junk.   

Week 20 of 52 recovering from the hospital edition.

 I have been spending time getting over being in the hospital. The nice thing about being in the hospital was that you get a chance to think. The bad thing is... well you are in the hospital.

1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. More like 70% Stress was key to the eating this week.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

c. The monk who sold his ferrari

d. Everything happens for a reason: and other lies I've loved

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

d. lion- A long Journey Home- right now 450

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) at 391km... so close

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… 

c. I completed the 400 km this week... next up 800 km

d. 

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

e. The monk who sold his ferrari

f. The crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy book 1)

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

I. Beef Fajitas

J. bbq sauce

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Week 18 of 52

 Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. More like 60%

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

c. The monk who sold his ferrari

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) at 391km... so close

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… 

c. I completed the 400 km this week... next up 800 km

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

e. The monk who sold his ferrari

f. The crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy book 1)

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Week17 of 52 crazy list of things

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. More like 80%

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again) 

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… 

c. I completed the 400 km this week... next up 800 km

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month... New goal One fun thing per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

C. Went to see my Grandmother

D. Company picnic- batting cages- this was a ball

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Week 16 of 52 big list of crazy things to do

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- Um.. nothing to see here... need to do better this week

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)- up to 375 km right now

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… next up 400 km

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

                c. Runnymeade park

                d. Rock Creek Park

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

3649 Days

 I have decided that I want to retire in 3649 days (I decided yesterday at 3650 days). I have to figure out the logistics and all of that, but I have a goal... now just to reach it.

Week 12 or 13 of 52

 Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. More like 60% Pellet smoking this week was really good, but I need to add a lot of veggies.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

April 4/2/2022 175 Nothing to see here... just remember the closer you eat to AIP the better you feel. 

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting ( the lights in the upstairs went out and we either need to change the bulbs or get the fixtures changed.)

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… next up 400 km

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan (done)

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Cars and other such things

 Buying a new car does not make one happy. Even if you have saved the money and have discussed the possibilities, it still does not come easy. This lesson was learned again today. Thankfully, we won't have to learn this lesson for another 10 years.

Week 10 of 52- nothing to see here

 Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did alright this week. More like 65%... can't say I did not enjoy it.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Fix the screen door

6. Fix the front door

7. Fix the front window

8. Fix the fence (gate)

9. Paint my office

10. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

11. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

12. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

                c. Apparently There were complaints: A memoir Sharon Gless

13. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… next up 400 km

15. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

15. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

16. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

17. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

18. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

Designing a life well lived

 What does a life well lived look like? Does it include travel, volunteering, and other pursuits?

Does it include jumping out of airplanes, and writing the "great novel"? What about sailing around the world and diving? Reading all of the books?

Does it include learning how to smoke meat and enjoying the food you produce?

What does a life well lived look like to you?

Trying to find the answer to this question this week.

Week 9 of 52

 Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did alright this week. More like 75%

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence new priorities

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year new priorities

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… next up 400 km

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

17. Buy a refrigerator ne new priorities

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

19. New bedroom furniture- shopping has begun and negotiations will be brutal (especially when one marries a man with opinions) new prioities

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

22. Curtains downstairs- we bought a curtain rod

23. Bedroom door new priorities

Week 8 of 52

  1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did alright this week. I ate out a few times which was not AIP.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

March (2/26/2022) 173.8

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

Screws have been tightened

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

b. I completed the 200 km this week… next up 400 km

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

19. New bedroom furniture- shopping has begun and negotiations will be brutal (especially when one marries a man with opinions)

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month- This is being impacted by weather and my laziness to drive 1.5 hours

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

Week 7 of 52 to do list

  1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did okay this week. I stuck to my diet, but I also ate out a few times which was not AIP.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

b. Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures 1935-1961

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month- This is being impacted by weather and my laziness to drive 1.5 hours

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

b. Fort McHenry- amazing place where the star spangled banner was written

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

Inspired by onehundreddollarsamonth.com

Fort McHenry Write up

 I did not expect Fort McHenry to be as cool as it actually was. There was history, water and sentimentalism. As you stand on the earthworks and the tops of the works, you can almost see the 40 English ships out in the harbor and the rockets red glare and the bombs bursting in air.

It was such a pretty day (43 degrees and sunny). 

At only 15 dollars, it was surely worth the expense and the trip.

https://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm

Week 6 of 52

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I did pretty well this week. I did add a bit of brown rice in. Next week will be better (not perfect, better)

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

I am pretty sure I am going to use a version of the information on this page: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/how-to-build-a-retirement-paycheck/

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce- excellent recipe found on the internet

h. easy hawaiian chicken dinner-umm maybe not again

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month- This is being impacted by weather and my laziness to drive 1.5 hours

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

This is inspired by https://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/

Things to do

 Today has been productive already, although I think that will come to an end soon. I have spent the morning reading, walking the dog, cleaning the fridge, and making my breakfast for the week. 

Other things on todays todo list are:

• make buffalo chicken dip
• make Hawaiian chicken (new AIP recipe)
• clean the shower
• sweep all of the floors

What is on your todo list today?

Why did I agree to do all of this week 5 of 52

  Eat 80% AIP Paleo- Pay no attention to the woman who ate a whole lotta food that was not in the plan. She has reformed 

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone- long and nice will definitely read again

c. Common Sense

d. The Hobbit- excellent book

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b. Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

c. Red Wine Pasta Sauce- I don't hate it... and I may grow to like it (He won't know it's paleo)

d. Chocolate Avocado Mousse- Never again (He won't know it's Paleo)

e. taco breakfast bowls- This may be a dinner for me this week

f. Brocolli "cheese" soup- had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious- Paleo Comfort food book.

g. Stir-fry with AIP Stir Fry Sauce

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

Reminders and Resets

 I recently received a reminder as to why I eat the way that I do. I ran out of prepared food on Friday and decided to treat my self!! Is that supposed to be "Treat Yo Self" either way... I decided to splurge on Some Indian Food. That is when I realized that maybe there is a reason that I eat the way that I do. All Friday and most of today I felt "off."

To counteract this, I decided to make quite a bit of food.

I made some new foods:

Red Wine Pasta Sauce

Broccoli "Cheese" soup (spoiler, I did add real cheese so it is not totally AIP)

Taco bowls- (I followed the recipe exactly, but I did add some rice to stretch it a bit)

Stir fry with AIP stir fry sauce (I found the AIP sauce recipe online- see below) I used arrowroot starch instead of tapioca flour because that is how I roll.

https://rootedinhealing.net/2019/08/15/aip-stir-fry-sauce/

and some old favorites

Bacon Turkey Hash

Week 4 of 52

  1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- I think I did really good this week. 

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

February (1/29/2022) 175

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

a. I have already walked 100km this year (Next goal is 200km)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone

c. Common Sense

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b.  Beef Stew- delicious-made it twice

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

This series of posts was inspired by onehundreddollarsamonth.com

BRRRRRRRRRRR

 It was 12 degrees when I walked the dog this morning. I cannot believe that it was so cold! I think I will enjoy a nice cup of hot tea to stave off the cold. How are you saying NO to the cold?

Week 3 of 52

 1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo- This was difficult this last week. I would say on average, I ate about 75%. The closer I eat to this, the better I feel and vice versa.

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

b. Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

a. Lincoln's last Trial: The Murder Case that Propelled him to the Presidency- really interesting read

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

b. Go tell the bees that I am gone

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b.  Beef Stew- update next week on how it turned out

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

- a. George Washington Masonic National Memorial- closed to visitors, but I was able to drive around and admire it. I call that a win.

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

If you are reading this, this list was inspired by onehundreddollarsamonth.com

WHEW... Made it through another week

This week was tough. However, last night was amazing. I got to go to dinner with my husband at one of our favorite joints- Chasin' Tails.

The food was delicious, the service was fantastic and I really got to enjoy spending time with my fella.

On the list for this weekend:

1. Clean the bathroom, bedroom, and the stairs

2. Meal prep for the week

3. Finish my book

Tuesday Blues

 Hello all,

I have the Tuesday Blues. What I am really wondering is why is it not Friday? Why do I have to work every day? 

Some things I am thankful for in my job:

1. My boss- She is pretty awesome

2. I get to use my brain

3. I get to work from home during the pandemic

4. I like my co-workers

5. I get to help people

Yay Tuesday Blues are not as bad now. How do you get yourself out of a mood?

Week 2 of 52- What did I accomplish this week

 

This was the week of recovery. There was some kind of pestilence in the house last week and the big goal was to survive/thrive. Also snow/cold. Did I mention that I hate the snow and cold?

1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house- This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

Experiencing spirituality

14. Read one history/biography/memoir/classic per quarter 

15. New goal Beat You vs the Year (again)

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

a. One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

b.  Beef Stew- update next week on how it turned out

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

Actual week 1 of 52

 

There has been a lot of disease and pestilence in the house this week. 

1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

January- 180

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in my daughter's room

12. Paint the house This may wait for another year

13. Read one spiritual book per month

a. The book of joy

14. Read one history/biography or memoir/classic per quarter 

15. Exercise at least once per day unless sick or snow (lol)

Lots and lots of snow this week. Fear of falling kept me from enjoying all that delicious snow

16. Read ten books I already own

a. The kite runner

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

a. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

19. New bedroom furniture

20. Try one new AIP Paleo recipe per month

January- One Pan eggroll on a plate- An absolute winner

21. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

22. Curtains downstairs

23. Bedroom door 

Weekly Highlights

Hello world! Today I organized 1.5 cabinets with all of the rest to go. I did not realize that there were so many cabinets to go through. I would show you the before and after, but no one really wants to see that... do they? 

I think I am going to start working toward my business analyst certification this year. It will help me if anything happens to the sweet gig I have now. 

What are you doing today?

Let it SNOW!

 It has snowed.... again. Why? Why? Well.. apparently it is January and it snows in January. The dog and I both agreed that we would wait to go on a long walk until after the snow was mostly gone.

Did I tell you I really don't like snow?

Week 1 of 52 update

 

1. Eat 80% AIP Paleo

2. Try to get under 170 by 12/31/2022- I will weigh myself once per month on the first weekend of the month

1/2/2022 weigh in- 180.6

3. Change light fixtures

a. Change to recessed lighting

4. Fix the banister- tighten screws

5. Paint and stain the deck/fence

6. Fix the screen door

7. Fix the front door

8. Fix the front window

9. Fix the fence (gate)

10. Paint my office

11. Paint the wall in Katie's room

12. Paint the house

13. Read one spiritual book per month

14. Read one history/biography/classic per quarter 

15. Exercise at least once per day unless sick

16. Read ten books I already own

17. Buy a refrigerator

18. Research yield shield- come up with a plan

19. Determine what's needed for five year in the yield shield

20. New bedroom furniture

21. Try one new AIP recipe per month

    January- Tom Kha Gai- AIP

22. Cross one thing off the to see list per month

23. Curtains downstairs

24. Bedroom door (katie's)