14 in 2014

I saw several posts on other blogs earlier in the week with first quarter updates on goals set for 2014. Thus, I figured it would be a good time to share a list that I made at the start of the year with 14 things I set out to do in 2014, and an update on my progress!

1. Run Grandma's Marathon - in progress, currently training!

2. Set a half-marathon PR - hoping to achieve on 4.19.14

3. Buy a camper - checking Craigslist on a (semi-) regular basis.
4. Go camping! - see above

5. Go to church - we went a few times early in the year, but need to put more focus on it. I really do miss this aspect of my life. I just haven't found a church that seems to be a perfect fit for us here.

6. Scrapbook - I am so far behind on printing pictures, putting them in books, and working on layouts. I am hoping to spend some time this summer working on this.

7. Lose 40 pounds - this was an ambitious goal set after I lost 10 pounds between September and December last year. Since then I have fluctuated between 168 and 173 and have not lost anymore. I don't necessarily care if I lose 40, but I want to lose some.

8. Start a Master's program - hoping to start in either June or September. I have graduate credits to apply to my Master's in SPED, so I should just finish the degree.

9. Run 900 miles - will hit the 200 mark within the next week or two. Following Wednesday's run, I was at 173.7 for the year. Monthly totals have been 40.9, 50.3, and 77. A little behind my goal of 75 per month, but optimistic that this goal is still very much obtainable.
 
10. Go to a (Minnesota) Twins game - well, the season just opened! We are considering getting tickets to a home game the weekend of Chad's birthday in May.

11. Go to a (Green Bay) Packers game - I was thinking next season, but then had an amazing experience going to the playoff game on January 5 with one of my very best friends. It was so cold, but so much fun!! Still might consider looking into tickets when they plan the Patriots next season, as Chad likes New England. Something about Tom Brady's family originally being from Browerville!

12. Makeover the upstairs
13. Redecorate Ava's room
14. Organize the house

These last three have been put on hold while we look at other houses! Currently, we rent, and are looking at making our way back into homeownership. So exciting!

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Verdict says: slow start to crossing things off; but lots on the horizon!