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Optimistic Monday

July 23, 2012

I had a pretty good week as far as meeting my goals that I set for myself last week.  Here is a recap:

1. Walk and/or run at least 4 times with a minimum of 3 miles each time.
Results:
7/16/12 3.13 miles 7/17/12 3.30 miles 7/20/12 3.12 miles 7/21/12 3.25 miles
On Friday I had a scary thing happen to me while out walking.  You can see my video here.  Please subscribe to my channel while you are there! 

2. Buy new running shoes.
These are the shoes that I purchased after going to 5 different stores.  They are everything I was looking for, so I am quite happy.

3. Take a photography class and post some pictures.
This didn’t go exactly as planned…
Total fail!  I don’t have an SLR camera so I was not able to catch the splash.  I am thinking of purchasing a used one or a beginner new one.  If you have any recommendations, please let me know.
This one came out pretty decent.
This was supposed to have the object as the focal point and the background blurred.  Needless to say, everyone else’s came out a lot better than mine.
4. Add at least 2 meaningful posts to my blog, etc.

Yes, I added several posts, joined several link ups and added lots of comments. I still feel so behind the rest of the blogging world. However, I am coming up on 2 years on my YouTube channel and most bloggers don’t make videos too.

5. Get my vacation packing done early.

Not gonna lie… Most of my packing was complete the night before my trip. But as always, I was stuffing last minute items into my suitcase.

6. Write out all thank you notes.

Nope, didn’t happen. I should be ashamed. However, I did pack some cards with a pen and stamps into by travel bag. You never know when you will have free time on vacation.

7. Cook at least 2 dinners at home even though half the family was travelng.

Nope! Not unless you consider Lean Cuisine a home cooked meal. LOL! It was mostly just one daughter and myself at home for the week. Since she sleeps until 2 or 3 in the afternoon our mealtimes didn’t exactly coordinate.

8. Remember all that I am blessed with and am thankful for.

Not a day goes by where I don’t reflect on my life and all that I have been given.

Now for this week’s Optimistic Monday’s Goals:

I am traveling this week so my goals will be shorter and different. But I like setting goals, so here goes:
1. Walk at least 3 times. I am hoping that 2 of these times will be through Central Park in NYC. I usually do this when I am here. What a cool park to walk or run through.


2. Stay open minded and patient when dealing with my husband’s family. This is family reunion week and I don’t always see eye to eye with everyone else in these situations. I plan to just kick back and not get stressed out.


3. Try to get a few of those thank you notes written… Afterall, I did bring the supplies with me.


4. Shop, but not til I drop! Haha! Since I don’t need a single thing (except for the contact lens solution that I forgot) I will make a few purchases of items that I simply cannot buy at home or are such a good deal that I can’t pass them up. Hmmm… Not sure how this one will pan out. But who can vacation without shopping? Especially in NYC?!


5. Continue to post on my blog. Afterall, I have my iphone, ipod touch, ipad and Macbook with me. Crazy but true! I need each device for a different purpose, therefore I travel with them all.


6. Continue to count my blessings. I am truly thankful for so much.

Have a GREAT week everyone!
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  1. Alisa Marie says

    July 23, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    Love your new work out shoes, SUPER CUTE!

    Reply
    • MAKEUP OBSESSED MOM says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks so much! They are exactly what I was looking for. Have a great day! Stacie xo

      Reply
  2. pretty little things says

    July 24, 2012 at 3:10 am

    just discovered your blog and I love it!
    I’m your newest follower – hope you can check mine out as well! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • MAKEUP OBSESSED MOM says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm

      So glad you found my blog! Of course I will check yours out too. I love meeting new bloggers! Stacie xo

      Reply
  3. Dalayna Dillon says

    July 24, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Stopping by to say hi from the GFC blog hop last week. So glad to meet you! Looking forward to following your blog. Hope you are having a great start to the week!

    Reply
    • MAKEUP OBSESSED MOM says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      So glad you found my blog! I will definitely hop on to uours as well. Have a great day! Stacie xo

      Reply
  4. Drama Queens Mum (Kimberly) says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Stopping by from SITS. Great list. I’m planning on buying some new sneakers soon because I want to start walking in the fall. I also would love to take a photography class. I take photos everyday. Following you now.

    Reply
    • MAKEUP OBSESSED MOM says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Nice to meet you! Stacie xo

      Reply
  5. Amy Putkonen says

    July 24, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Also first time visitor stopping by from SITS. It is fun to hear about your family reunion. Husband’s family… NYC shopping. My absolute favorite store there is ABC Home. Amazing!!!! If you like housewares and pretty things, you will love it!

    Reply
    • MAKEUP OBSESSED MOM says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I wll have to find that store. I have not heard of it before. Have a great day! Stacie xo

      Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Awesome that you are meeting some of your goals!! Good luck on your upcoming ones! I watched your video and that is very scary, I am always on the watch when I am out as you never know who is out there and I never wear earphones just so I am aware of what is going on around me!

    Rebecca

    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

    Reply
  7. Naptime Review says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    You have some great reviews. Love for you to link up to Favorite product fridays. It’s a linky just for products!

    New follower from GFC hop! love for you to stop by and return the follow.

    Hosting Like Me on Facebook. Great way to increase your likes and twitter followers. Over 100 so far! Hope you can join!

    http://www.thenaptimereview.com

    Reply
  8. Coupons In Motion says

    July 28, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Great idea for a post. I love to set goals. Well, actually I love to make lists. But I don’t love doing what is on them. LOL

    Reply

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