I have always been an avid reader. My love began when I discovered all things Enid Blyton and spent many hours of my childhood with my head buried in a book. These days it is not always easy to find the time to read and despite receiving an E reader for Christmas last year, I think I only read a handful of books in 2011. However this year I am determined to make an effort and so my goal this year is to read 24 books - about two a month. Fortunately for me my Christmas present from my in laws was a £60 waterstones voucher, so I have loaded up with my Ereader with 24 books. Now I have no excuse for not having anything to read!
So far this month I'm currently on track to achieve my target of 2 as I have already read "The Shadow Wife" by Diane Chamberlain and now am part way through "Juliet, Naked".
For such a goal a reading journal is in order don't you think?
So what are you reading at the moment/
This time last year I joined Weight Watchers on-line and successfully managed to lose about 1st and dropped a dress size. My enthusiasm started to wane around September and a few pounds have crept back on. But of course a new year means a new start! This time I am not just focusing on weight loss but also getting more active.
New trainers have been purchased and I having trying to walk at least twice a week! So far, so good. I am enjoying getting some fresh air, daylight and thinking time! For the last two weeks the weather has been cold, but dry and bright. The real test will be when the weather is not so good.
Last year I was pretty rubbish at sending out Birthday cards to my nearest and dearest on time. I lost my way when the electronic gadget we were using as a calendar went away for repair. Upon its return, I could not remember my password and so could not get back into my calendar. In the end I gave up and resorted to a paper calendar. However this did mean that I had to write in all my important dates from memory. Closest family faired okay but not so well my friends.
Anyway a new year and a new start! Having emailed round for the required dates, I have now got them all on my calendar. But this year I wanted to be more organised - a) I wanted to try and make all my cards and b) have them ready in advance.
In order to assist me in my plan, I decided to make a card store, divided by months.
This is simply an old washing tablet container to which I have added dividers.
The plan is to make the cards and file in the appropriate month. So far I have been able to file away cards ready for January, February and March. Some of them were already made and some I have done over the last few weeks. Below is the one I have made for my brother who is 40 in March!
Now I just need to remember to post them on time!
and hello blog! I'm sorry I have been an absent friend but hopefully that will now change as we move on through January.
So how is your New Year going? I've been reading about your plans and goals and you all look like you are going to be pretty busy in 2012. Me? Yes I am excited about this year and have lots of plans and goals myself. One thing I realised last year was that I achieve much more if I write my goals down - either here on my blog or on paper at home.
So here is my 2012 journal. At the beginning I have written down all the things I want to achieve in all aspects of my life and then each month I am going to record what my focus is and how I get on.
Throughout the rest of January I will share what I am focusing on and then update throughout the year - well that's the plan anyway!
Have a great weekend whatever you are up to.
