Well, October came and went and November is here. Yikes! Does that mean we are two months away from the end of the year?! When did 2015 creep up so close I can almost touch it? I am not sure how I feel about this. Anywho, here are my goals from last month as well as new goals for November!
October Goals
>> work out twice a week ---->
I failed miserably! I only got a few workouts in this month.
>> Finish reading Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist & start Leota's Garden by Francine Rivers
---> I finished both books and started reading Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias
>> Memorize scripture weekly with Greg as well as focus on Psalm 19:7-8 from the Open Your Bible study by She Reads Truth that I did in September (which was SO good)
--> We focused on Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 26:3. So good!!
>> Review atleast 4 different Bible studies I've done in the last year by using my journals and re-reading the Scriptures so the truths continue to settle in my heart and mind.
--> Yes! I have been reviewing different journal entries in my Bible study journal from personal studies I have gone through in the past year. It has been great to be reminded of truths and see how they apply in my current season!
>> Write to my Compassion International child monthly
--> Yes! Wrote to her a few days ago
>> 10 Day herbal detox
--> it helped a bit, but I still have lots to change in my diet and physical activity. I have been slacking!
>> 1 new recipe
--> I learned two! Paleo Creamy Chicken Italian Tomato Soup and Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup
>> Meet with my little sister
--> Yes! We had a fun day at the beginning of October!
>> Get to bed by 11:00 on work nights
--> Not as often as I would have liked!
>> Try to do Bible study devotions before 10pm (if I do them last thing before bed, I am exhausted and tend to rush through it)
---> I am working on this slowly!
>> Make a habit out of praying before and after my Bible devotions
>> Continue to journal 3 blessings per day in my 100 Gifts journal
>> Snail mail: 4 letters in the next month
--> I sent 3, I think!
>> Review atleast 1 lecture from my grad school powerpoint slides that is practical for my work setting
---> Well, I attended a Nurse Practitioner conference where I learned LOTS of new things, so I think that counts.
>> Continue to check my online budgets monthly
November Goals
>> Write to my Compassion Child
>> Pack atleast 4 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and continue to announce it at church so more people will be involved with this awesome ministry!
>> Get to bed by 11 on work nights
>> Pray before opening my Bible and doing any Bible study
>> Continue to journal 3 blessings/gifts every day
>> Snail mail: 3 letters in the next month
>> Work out atleast once a week
>> Read atleast 1 work-related article or powerpoint notes from my NP program
>> Meditate and memorize a new verse
>> 1 new recipe
>> Check my online budgeting atleast once this month
>> Start a new book
And to finish, here are some of my favorite memories from October:
… taking my nephew to the local library for a toddler reading/play group …
… hanging out with my "little sis" …
… visiting my home away from home (Seattle) for a nurse practitioner conference …
… visiting my handsome in Texas + all the adventures we had . . .
… catching up with friends who live in Texas …
Welcome, November! Let's see what you've got rolled up your sleeve!
