Monthly Goals - September 2023

[Raenia]

Welcome everyone, and sorry for the late start this month.

I would really like to have solid progress on the basement this month, as well as maintaining my general and social goals.

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs)
  a. 3 from TBR
  b. 2 sequels
2. Spend time outside 20/30 days
3. Start doing yoga again

Creativity
4. Cooking
  a. Try a new recipe
  b. Bake Bread
  c. Can Applesauce (?)

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Move boxes to attic storage
  b. Hang remaining art
6. Repair Basement
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Done
    iii. Paint - Have all supplies ready
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud (?)
    iii. Wainscot
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Dinner with Friends E+C
8. Dad visit (?)
9. Invite Friends S+D to see house
10. Invite friends T+C for games (?)

[Serendip]

Hi @Raenia --I'll join but keeping it simple and focused this month

-Deep clean house

(pantry/kitchen scrub, front entranceway-sort gear, move couch to vacuum dustballs from underneath, bedroom dust and arrange furniture more effectively (find sorting system for SO's papers), find a way to dust ceiling fan (really hard to reach),
take unloved/not being worn clothing to thrift or consignment, etc. Will add as I go along..

-Shop predominately from the pantry, freezer and garden
-close down garden and process all food

-Daily-ish breathwork/yoga/meditation (minimum 5-15 minutes each)

[Raenia]

Glad to have you @Serendip! I'm looking forward to some more focused months once our basement is finished, as well. It's good to cut back and focus on top priorities every once in a while.

Week 1 update:

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 4/5 (1 DNF)
  a. 3 from TBR - 3/3 (1 DNF)
  b. 2 sequels - 1/2, one on hold at library
2. Spend time outside 20/30 days - 4/8, behind schedule. It's been very hot and gross so far this month
3. Start doing yoga again - Not yet

Creativity
4. Cooking
  a. Try a new recipe - Done! A cold bean salad and chocolate pudding
  b. Bake Bread - 1 x Done
  c. Can Applesauce (?)

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Move boxes to attic storage - Done!
  b. Hang remaining art - Made a list
6. Repair Basement
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Done
    iii. Paint - Done!
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud (?)
    iii. Wainscot
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Dinner with Friends E+C - Scheduled
8. Dad visit (?)
9. Invite Friends S+D to see house
10. Invite friends T+C for games (?)

[Raenia]

Week 2 update:

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 5/5 (1 DNF)
  a. 3 from TBR - 4/3 (1 DNF)
  b. 2 sequels - 1/2, one in progress
2. Spend time outside 20/30 days - 9/15, still a bit behind, but the weather is much improved
3. Start doing yoga again - Partial success? I did start doing a video, but really didn't like the style. More pilates/ballet/exercise reps rather than gentle stretching and balance. I only made it 12 minutes in, and was sore for days after. Trying to find a different channel, but playlists that are explicitly pregnancy safe are hard to find.

Creativity
4. Cooking
  a. Try a new recipe - Done! A cold bean salad and chocolate pudding
  b. Bake Bread - 1 x Done
  c. Can Applesauce (?)

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Move boxes to attic storage - Done!
  b. Hang remaining art - Made a list
6. Repair Basement
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Done
    iii. Paint - Done!
    iv. Trim/Baseboards - ordered supplies, should arrive soon
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud (?)
    iii. Wainscot
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Dinner with Friends E+C - Rescheduled
8. Dad visit (?) - delayed again
9. Invite Friends S+D to see house - Changed this to going to their place, as they're hosting a thing soon
10. Invite friends T+C for games (?) - Reached out to T on scheduling

[Serendip]

Ay Carumba--haven't updated. We had a fridge emergency so that took precedent but now am back on track.

-Deep clean house

pantry/kitchen scrub, front entranceway-sort gear, move couch to vacuum dustballs from underneath, bedroom dust and arrange furniture more effectively (find sorting system for SO's papers), find a way to dust ceiling fan (really hard to reach),
take unloved/not being worn clothing to thrift or consignment, etc. Will add as I go along.. (FRIDGE & FREEZER CLEANOUT)


-Shop predominately from the pantry, freezer and garden  :Yes--doing really well with this one.
-close down garden and process all food : autumn sunshine is keeping things going but have pulled beans and will keep freezing greens as they are picked

-Daily-ish breathwork/yoga/meditation (minimum 5-15 minutes each): Hit and Miss

[Raenia]

Rather late on my week 3 update:

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 8/5 (2 DNF)
  a. 3 from TBR - 6/3 (2 DNF)
  b. 2 sequels - 2/2
2. Spend time outside 20/30 days - 15/24, weather has taken a turn for the cold and rainy
3. Start doing yoga again - Technically done, but I want to try another

Creativity
4. Cooking
  a. Try a new recipe - Done! A cold bean salad and chocolate pudding
  b. Bake Bread - 1 x Done
  c. Can Applesauce (?) - Probably for October at this point

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Move boxes to attic storage - Done!
  b. Hang remaining art - One more up! Two ready to go up, two need backing paper
6. Repair Basement
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Done
    iii. Paint - Done!
    iv. Trim/Baseboards - Supplies acquired!
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet) - Scheduled Dad visit
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud (?)
    iii. Wainscot - Ordered
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards - Supplies acquired

Social:
7. Dinner with Friends E+C - Rescheduled
8. Dad visit (?) - Scheduled!
9. Invite Visit Friends S+D to see house - Done!
10. Invite friends T+C for games (?) - Reached out to T on scheduling

[Serendip]

-Deep clean house

pantry/kitchen scrub, front entranceway-sort gear, move couch to vacuum dustballs from underneath, bedroom dust and arrange furniture more effectively (find sorting system for SO's papers), find a way to dust ceiling fan (really hard to reach),
take unloved/not being worn clothing to thrift or consignment, etc. Will add as I go along.. (FRIDGE & FREEZER CLEANOUT).. DEEP CLEAN OVEN--this is always such a big job


-Shop predominately from the pantry, freezer and garden  :YES!
-close down garden and process all food : YES....almost done..and just in time as rain hits and temperatures drop

-Daily-ish breathwork/yoga/meditation (minimum 5-15 minutes each): Doing great with the breathwork but not so much with the meditation or yoga. I'll take my wins where I get them

[Raenia]

End of month update - another one went too fast!

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 10/5 (3 DNF)
  a. 3 from TBR - 8/3 (3 DNF)
  b. 2 sequels - 2/2
2. Spend time outside 20/30 days - 20/30 exactly!
3. Start doing yoga again - Technically yes, though it did not lead to the momentum I was hoping for

Creativity
4. Cooking
  a. Try a new recipe - Done! A cold bean salad and chocolate pudding
  b. Bake Bread - 1 x Done
  c. Can Applesauce (?) - Probably for October at this point

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Move boxes to attic storage - Done!
  b. Hang remaining art - Significant progress! Then I was forbidden by my sister from hanging anything else before the baby shower, so she has some wall space left for decorating
6. Repair Basement
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Done
    iii. Paint - Done!
    iv. Trim/Baseboards - Done!
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet) - Done!
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud (?)- skipping
    iii. Wainscot - Acquired!
    iv. Paint (?) - skipping
    v. Trim/Baseboards - Supplies acquired

Social:
7. Dinner with Friends E+C - Done!
8. Dad visit (?) - Done!
9. Invite Visit Friends S+D to see house - Done!
10. Invite friends T+C for games (?) - Reached out to T on scheduling

Lots of last minute progress on the basement! Dad came up yesterday and we got a lot done, though it was a very long tiring day.

[Serendip]

-Deep clean house: I'm going to call this a partial win

-Shop predominately from the pantry, freezer and garden  : yes, and even had SO on board
-close down garden and process all food : yes. A bit more kale to process but mostly completed for the year
-Daily-ish breathwork/yoga/meditation (minimum 5-15 minutes each): Was out of the habit early in the month, am back on track now and thankful for it

The year keeps moving forward so quickly!