Before I Go

 In approximately 3 months I'll be leaving Texas to move back to Minnesota.  There are a few things on my 101 in 1001 list that are Texas specific so my main focus right now is those 10 things as far as the list goes.  Well, a couple of them aren't Texas specific but I would like them finished before I leave.

Consider these my spring goals!

1. Pay off smaller credit card

2. Visit 3 Texas wineries

3. Visit 3 Texas breweries

4. Visit 3 Texas distilleries

5. Finish my Minnesota estate courses

6. Photograph 10 Houston area murals

7. Get Danny all of this stuff back

8. Try 3 Texas BBQ places

9. Go to the local farmer's market 5 times

10. Visit my Texas friends before I move

ABCs of Spring 2019

I did a post like this last spring & so I thought, "why the heck not?!"  Especially since this year the end of spring (aka May) is also my end of time in Texas.  Just for a couple of months though, have no fear I'll be returning to Texas at the end of summer.  So here are some things I'd like to accomplish before the end of May.

Active minutes.  I want to get 30 days in a row with at least 30 active minutes.

Blog 29 more times.  I sent a goal to blog 50 times in the spring...this is only post 21.  I do have quite a few posts drafted up though so as long as I actually get them all done & published this shouldn't be a problem

Clean my apartment.  Well not me, I want to get it professionally cleaned when I move out.

Drink all the beer in my fridge.  I have had a bunch of different craft beers in my fridge since Christmas.  I don't want to pack them up when I move, & I certainly don't want to throw them away.

Edit grad school case study

Finish Gossip Girl

Girls' weekend.  A couple of my friends from college are coming to visit at the beginning of May.

Houston.  I'm going back to Houston for a weekend for the first time in like 2 years!

Instagram.  My goal for spring was to get my followers to 5500.  Right now I'm at 

Job...as in get a new one down in the Houston area, preferably without coaching.

Kick my sinus infection

Lay out by the pool

Manicure.  Get one last manicure before summer begins.  I plan on letting my nails go natural, or just painted myself, over the summer

New places.  I have a bunch of places in the DFW area that I have taken screenshots of over time (places to take pictures, restaurants, coffee shops) & I want to try to get to as many as possible

Order pizza from Ifratelli.  I got a deal with them from a local influencer website & now I just need to use it

Pack & purge.  I don't have a ton of excess stuff, but I definitely have stuff I could get rid of.  When I pack up to move I want to get rid of all of the extra

Quick trip to the laundromat to wash a couple of comforters

Reunion Tower

Softball season ending

Track my spending

Use my HelloFresh gift card

Visit my friend Emily in Oklahoma

Winery.  There are a few around me & I'd like to check at least one of them out

eXplore possible options to donate my hair this summer

Yellow roses

Zoo.  I have lived in Dallas-Fort Worth for nearly 4 years & have never been to the Dallas Zoo or Fort Worth Zoo, I want to change that

Spring 2019 Goals

I was going to recap my winter goals, but a hectic past 2 months means pretty much none of them got accomplished.  I did get my MN teaching license & finished my Spotify playlist.  There are possibly a couple others but I wasn't keeping track.  So I'm starting fresh.  I'm leaving winter behind, & wish mother nature would do the same!

1. 5500 Followers on Instagram
2. Whole30 (March 18-April 16)
3. Visit a winery
4. Blog 50 times
5. Stick to my 60 workout plan (Mar 4-May 2)
6. Pay a professional to clean my apartment when I move out
7. Actually cut my hair
8. Take a blue bonnet photo
9. Make 3 Instant Pot recipes
10. Spring clean my Pinterest boards

Some of these were inspired by my 101 in 1001, others were not.  I'll be honest, I'm leaving that in the past too.  Mostly because I stopped keeping track of some of them that were do XYZ a certain number of times.  Also because there are ones that I just flat out don't care about anymore.  So from here forward it will just be my seasonal goals.

What's on your spring to do/goals/bucket list?

Spring Goal Recap

Y'all I did it!  I completed 100% of my spring goals!  I am pretty darn sure that not once have I ever completed an entire seasonal goal list!

1. Go to 3 concerts
1. 1100 Springs 3/22
2. Mike Ryan 3/30
3. Koe Wetzel 4/19

2. Go to 8 new bars/restaurants
1. Melted 3/10
2. The Daily Special Cafe 3/15
3. Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse 3/15
4. Heim BBQ 3/16
5. Old West Cafe 3/18
6. BoomerJack's 3/24
7. Knockouts 3/24
8. Yogurt Story 3/30

3. Donate money to charity for every failed 101 in 1001 3.0 goal ($63) (completed in March)

4. Write 50 blog posts (completed in May)
March: 16
April: 15

May: 19

5. Have a treat yoself day (completed in April)

6. Bake a pie on Pi Day (completed in March)

7. Get a new tattoo (completed in March)

8. Go on a date (completed in April)

9. Make 10 Pinterest recipes/DIY projects (completed in April)
1. Blackberry Peach Pie 3/14
2. Low Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole 3/25
3. Oatmeal Smoothie 3/25
4. Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts 3/25 (recipe courtesy of Tiffany)
5. Ranch Parmesan Chicken 4/1
6. Lasagna Stuffed Peppers 4/8
7. Oatmeal Banana Muffins 4/8
8. Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole 4/15
9. Sour Cream Noodle Bake 4/23
10. Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups 4/27

10. Complete 6 101 in 1001 4.0 goals (completed in April)
1. Write a letter to myself to open at the end of the 1001 days
2. Organize my closets & cabinets
3. Don't bite my nails for a month
4. Walk a 5k a day for a month
5. Drink a half gallon of water a day for a month
6. Complete 3 challenges on Thirty

Spring Goals Check In #2

I'm pretty sure this is going to be the first time ever that I complete all of my seasonal goals.  It's May 1st & I only have one left to complete.  I have one month to hit my blogging goal of 50 posts, aka I need to post 19 times in May... maybe now that softball is over I'll be able to step my game up a bit.

1. Go to 3 concerts
1. 1100 Springs 3/22
2. Mike Ryan 3/30
3. Koe Wetzel 4/19

2. Go to 8 new bars/restaurants
1. Melted 3/10
2. The Daily Special Cafe 3/15
3. Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse 3/15
4. Heim BBQ 3/16
5. Old West Cafe 3/18
6. BoomerJack's 3/24
7. Knockouts 3/24
8. Yogurt Story 3/30

3. Donate money to charity for every failed 101 in 1001 3.0 goal ($63) (completed in March)

4. Write 50 blog posts
March: 16
April: 15

5. Have a treat yoself day (completed in April)

6. Bake a pie on Pi Day (completed in March)

7. Get a new tattoo (completed in March)

8. Go on a date (completed in April)

9. Make 10 Pinterest recipes/DIY projects (completed in April
1. Blackberry Peach Pie 3/14
2. Low Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole 3/25
3. Oatmeal Smoothie 3/25
4. Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts 3/25 (recipe courtesy of Tiffany)
5. Ranch Parmesan Chicken 4/1
6. Lasagna Stuffed Peppers 4/8
7. Oatmeal Banana Muffins 4/8
8. Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole 4/15
9. Sour Cream Noodle Bake 4/23
10. Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups 4/27

10. Complete 6 101 in 1001 4.0 goals (completed in April)
1. Write a letter to myself to open at the end of the 1001 days
2. Organize my closets & cabinets
3. Don't bite my nails for a month
4. Walk a 5k a day for a month
5. Drink a half gallon of water a day for a month
6. Complete 3 challenges on Thirty

ABCs of Spring

I stole this from Dani.  I thought it was a really fun way to write out the different things I want to accomplish between now & the end of May.

Actually go on a date -- I have't been on a real date since November people.  And not that this actually bothers me a whole lot most of the time, but if I don't go on a date then I'm not really giving the whole meet someone thing a try.

Blog 19 more times -- I broke down my blog 500 times over my 101 in 1001 down & I need 19 more by the end of May to stay on track.

Crawfish -- Give me all the crawfish!  I've only been twice so far this year, to Tasty Tails & Hoochies, I need MORE!

Drink a half gallon of water everyday -- Another one of my 101 in 1001 goals was to drink a half gallon a day for a month.  Today will be day 17.  I still want to be conscious of drinking more water everyday after that, but I won't be as strict on counting oz to make sure I get to the half gallon.

Eat 3 homemade meals from Pinterest recipes - One of my spring goals was to make 10 Pinterest recipes, I've got 3 more to go.

Flatland Cavalry -- I'm going to see them on April 26

Give blood -- I have an appointment to donate this coming Saturday.  Fingers crossed my iron is high enough & I don't wake up feeling like death like this past Saturday when I was supposed to donate.

Handwritten letters -- 101 in 1001 goal

Instagram growth -- My goal is to be at 2900 by the end of May (I'm at 2608)

Jack In The Box - Strawberry Dr. Pepper -- I can't stand Jack In The Box but I saw they have Strawberry Dr. Pepper & now I'm intrigued...

Koe Wetzel -- I'm going to see him on April 19

Lone Star Jam -- I am so excited!  I've never been to a music festival in Texas & this one is at the end of May in Austin.

Magnolia Table -- I went to the silios with my parents when they were here last month but now Magnolia Table is open so my friend & I are going when she comes to visit in May.

Nash's 1st birthday -- Tomorrow Mr. Nashy will be 1, today Mr. Nashy is being a butt head

Otto's Grand Opening -- Next Wednesday there is a new coffee shop opening up & I plan on stopping either on my way to work or on my way home.

Post Crossing - send 2 post cards -- 101 in 1001 goal

Quit biting my nails -- 101 in 1001 goal (I'm on day 17)

Red 55 Winery -- I went to the Pink Pistol/Red 55 Winery back in Nov/Dec but my friend will be visiting in May & really wants to go.  I'm excited to sit there & actually try all the wines this time around.

Softball season ends -- 2 more weeks!

Treat myself to a massage -- After softball season is finally over I am hard core going to treat myself.  Massage definitely included.

Use my Cavenders gift card for new boots -- When I switched from TXU to Reliant for my electric, part of Reliant's deal was a gift card from Cavenders.  As soon as that puppy arrives I'm going to go get some new boots.

Visit a new to me winery/brewery/distillery -- I've never actually been to any winery, but I'm thinking of finding a local one when my friend is here for our "chill" day.

Walk a 5k everyday -- Also a 101 in 1001 goal (today is day 17)

eXchange Netflix for reading before bed for a week -- I'm hoping that by starting a book today at work (it's a testing day) this will be easier because I'll already be sucked into a book.

Yelp reviews for all of my check-ins from April 8th or before -- I have so many reviews waiting to be written... I don't even want to count...

Zbonz Birthday Bash -- Hopefully the weather is nice this Saturday because there is an event at a dog park in Fort Worth that I really want to take Nash to.

Spring Goals Check In #1

1. Go to 3 concerts
1. 1100 Springs 3/22
2. Mike Ryan 3/30

2. Go to 8 new bars/restaurants
1. Melted 3/10
2. The Daily Special Cafe 3/15
3. Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse 3/15
4. Heim BBQ 3/16
5. Old West Cafe 3/18
6. BoomerJack's 3/24
7. Knockouts 3/24
8. Yogurt Story 3/30

3. Donate money to charity for every failed 101 in 1001 3.0 goal ($63) (completed in March)

4. Write 50 blog posts
March: 16

5. Have a treat yoself day

6. Bake a pie on Pi Day (completed in March)

7. Get a new tattoo (completed in March)

8. Go on a date

9. Make 10 Pinterest recipes/DIY projects.
1. Blackberry Peach Pie 3/14
2. Low Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole 3/25
3. Oatmeal Smoothie 3/25
4. Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts 3/25 (recipe courtesy of Tiffany)
5. Ranch Parmesan Chicken 4/1

10. Complete 6 101 in 1001 4.0 goals.
1. #30: Write a letter to myself to open at the end of the 1001 days

Spring Goals

Another month, another season, another goal list.

Tomorrow I'll be recapping how I did on my winter goals.  Today I'll be laying out my spring goals.  This month my 3rd 101 in 1001 also comes to an end & my 4th one begins.

1. Go to 3 concerts.

2. Go to 8 new bars/restaurants.

3. Donate money to charity for every failed 101 in 1001 3.0 goal ($63)

4. Write 50 blog posts.

5. Have a treat yoself day.

6. Bake a pie on Pi Day.

7. Get a new tattoo

8. Go on a date

9. Make 10 Pinterest recipes/DIY projects.

10. Complete 6 101 in 1001 4.0 goals.

How My Spring Goals Turned Out

Summer is here!  My summer vacation started this past Friday & I am currently in Colorado on a mini road trip with some friends.  Last month when I checked in with my spring goals I had 3 completed, 3 in progress, 1 failed, & 3 not even started.  Here's what I managed to complete over the past 3 months.

1. Donate Blood - On April 22 I donated blood

2. Get to 1500 followers on IG - As of June 1 I was at 1130 (which is up 152 from a month ago & 241 from April...sadly I didn't actually mark where I started) on my personal/blog IG which is what this goal is for.  I'm only at 318 (which is up 132 from a month ago & 221 from April...I also didn't mark where I started on that one) on my Fort Worth/DFW IG that I would also like to grow.  So, if you're not following me...go do so!  #shamelessplug Also, use my hashtag #mylifeas :)

3. Read 6 books
I read 1...

4. Visit a museum

5. Run a 5K

6. Get another tattoo

7. Complete 3 months of photo-a-day challenge - I'm doing the #FMSPAD on Instagram

8. Make a pie on Pi Day

9. Watch 3 of the Best Pictures movies from 2005-2015
I'm calling this a pass but also most likely taking it off my 101 list...aka just going to fail it & not care.  I didn't actually watch 3 of them this spring but when looking at the list I've seen 5 without trying.  Also, I clearly couldn't math well because I meant to do 10 years worth & that's 11.  Whatever.  My list.  My rules.

10. Do a 30 day fitness challenge - In April I completed the 30 miles in 30 days challenge with Erin.  I actually did about 65 miles.

Completed: 5
Failed: 5

Spring Goals Check In #2

The last month of spring has arrived!  Before long school will be out & summer will be here!  Last month when I checked in with my spring goals I had 1 completed, 4 in progress, 1 failed, & 4 not even started.  Here's what I've gotten done in the last month & what I need to accomplish by the end of this month.

1. Donate Blood - On April 22 I donated blood

2. Get to 1500 followers on IG - I'm currently at 978 (up 89 since April 4) on my personal/blog IG which is what this goal is for.  I'm only at 186 (up 89 since April 4) on my Fort Worth/DFW IG that I would also like to grow.  So, if you're not following me...go do so!  #shamelessplug Getting to 1500 over the next month is a big stretch... but 1000 is definitely possible!  Also, use my hashtag #mylifeas :)

3. Read 6 books - I'm on book 1...

4. Visit a museum

5. Run a 5K

6. Get another tattoo

7. Complete 3 months of photo-a-day challenge - I'm doing the #FMSPAD on Instagram

8. Make a pie on Pi Day

9. Watch 3 of the Best Pictures movies from 2005-2015

10. Do a 30 day fitness challenge - In April I completed the 30 miles in 30 days challenge with Erin.  I actually did about 65 miles.

Completed: 3
In Progress: 3
Failed: 1
Not Started: 3

**My spring goals are pretty much going to be a bust.  I know I still have the rest of this month but I'd need to get 522 more followers on IG, read 6 books, & sign up for & run a 5k.  The movies one & museum are still possible.  Although if I'm being honest they aren't likely to happen...**

Spring Goals Check In #1

About a month ago I shared my goals for this spring with y'all.  The first month of spring flew by, as most months seem to these days.  So I'm back today to check in with what I have accomplished so far within the first month of spring.  

1. Donate Blood - I have an appointment to donate on Saturday.  I haven't been taking my iron supplements like I did last time so we'll see if I'm actually able to or not.

2. Get to 1500 followers on IG - I'm currently at 889 on my personal/blog IG which is what this goal is for.  I'm only at 97 on my Fort Worth/DFW IG that I would also like to grow.  So, if you're not following me...go do so!  #shamelessplug

3. Read 6 books

4. Visit a museum

5. Run a 5K

6. Get another tattoo - I got tattoo # 8 on March 11

7. Complete 3 months of photo-a-day challenge - I'm doing the #FMSPAD on Instagram

8. Make a pie on Pi Day - Fail.  I had good intentions.  I even blogged some pie recipes.  But I wound up hanging out with one friend all day & another friend all night.

9. Watch 3 of the Best Pictures movies from 2005-2015

10. Do a 30 day fitness challenge - On the 1st of this month I started the 30 miles in 30 days challenge with Erin

Spring Goals

1. Donate Blood

2. Get to 1500 followers on IG

3. Read 6 books

4. Visit a museum

5. Run a 5K

6. Get another tattoo

7. Complete 3 months of photo-a-day challenge

8. Make a pie on Pi Day

9. Watch 3 of the Best Pictures movies from 2005-2015
10. Do a 30 day fitness challenge