Up: Travels

Back again with another UP post. Almost done with these, "here are my goals" posts, and then I will just focus on random posts, and some monthly/bimonthly progress reports!

As I've shared before, up is my word for 2016. I chose up for the simple reason that I want to improve from last year, work on my mindset, and make positive gains in my life. In the original post, I listed several areas to focus on, and what my goal was in that area. I added the promise that I would write more detailed posts on each area with some more specific goals.
This was an odd area to set a goal in, as we are not big travelers. However, what a fun area to set a goal in when you already know it will be met! We are super excited for our trip to Walt Disney World in March! It will be the first big vacation for Chad and I, and our first big vacation as a family.

I couldn't just let myself set a goal that was already met, however! I decided to generalize it ....

• UP family time

Just like families have planned "staycations" in recent years, I think the underlying purposes of travel - rest, relaxation, and time spent with family and friends - can be achieved just by being more purposeful about how we spend our time together.

Some things I'll look to do to make this a reality:

• minimum of bimonthly mommy/daughter or family dates. In January, Ava and I had our day of skiing with girl scouts and going to open skate.
• try at least one new campground this summer
• turn the TV off more

I might actually get to travel somewhere new and really exciting in June, but it is yet to be determined. I need to wait and see if I get a stipend in time to get the trip in order, to see if the timing works out, and decided on another issue first. I'll explain more when I can or if it feels right!

Just one area left to share about!

Compilation of UP posts:
Up: Money
Up: Mind
Up: Career
Up: Body
2016: UP