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.