Yesterday was pretty much a wasted day... 15 hours of flights and travel to make it from Pennsylvania to California. However, today was very productive. The day started out with unpacking and doing a bit of laundry. Then, I cleaned my room and discarded some trash and things I didn't really need, such as packaging from a few of my Christmas gifts, old receipts, and things that no one else would want or need that I felt I no longer needed. Next, I tackled my drawers and closets; going through all of my clothes to donate to Goodwill and also threw out some old clothes such as socks and an old warn pair of sandals on which the zipper had broke and the heels were starting to wear away. A lot of the time, I will try to sell my clothes at a consignment shop in hopes of getting some return, but it is still the holiday season and I felt that these items would make a better donation.
I also went shopping with a friend and helped him find a new pair of shoes. We also went out to eat, and I managed to find some time to buy groceries and steam my clothes with my new steamer. I am so happy with it. It was the one thing that I wanted for Christmas and it works like magic!
On that note...
Warning: Going off on a Tangent here.
Although I previously posted some resolutions or goals for the new year, I've decided that I'd like to try to put more money into savings and follow a stricter budget. I also hope to have less clutter and to stop being such a pack rat (and this will also help me live a healthier lifestyle as less clutter = less stress).
Today was a great start for both of these goals! :) I've removed 3 bags of garbage and 2 bags of clothing for donations... I also saved about $20 just by steaming my uniform by hand rather than taking them to dry cleaning.
Back to the point...
I have such a positive outlook for this year! I will be moving a few times (once to Texas and then who knows?), receiving a promotion and more training for my job, and Right now I don't feel like there is anything holding me back from reaching my goals and being happy in 2012. I cannot wait to see what this year has in store... I'm ready for whatever comes my way!
What are your goals for 2012 and what are you doing to make them happen?
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