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.
Monday, March 14, 2022
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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
Monday, March 7, 2022
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.
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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
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