I've really wanted to take a bit of time each month to sit down and assess how I am doing to ensure I'm progressing and actually keeping my resolutions.
So...
Go to the temple 24 times: I went to the temple 3 times in March which puts me ahead of schedule. 7/24! I've actually been 3 weeks in a row and hope to be able to go this week as well. My time in the temple has been so essential for me to feel like I can get through the week. I love the peace I feel when I am serving in the house of the Lord.
I've also been really wanting a new temple dress...lace, preferably without a zipper. If anyone knows where I can find one, let me know!
Run a half marathon: check! I have another one in June and I actually think I will be signing up for a full marathon! *I'm pretty sure im crazy*
Run at least 200 miles: I'm currently at 222 miles!
Complete 2016 reading challenge: I'm still behind on this challenge, but that's okay, because I'm not giving up yet! I'm on 8/52. My biggest problem is finding books that go with each challenge theme. Once I get into a book I usually read it pretty quickly...so send me recommendations!! I especially need a trilogy and a book written with the initials E.F. or B.F.
As for the rest of the goals, I will be traveling to Europe in May! Our plan is to buy a house in the fall, and I will be starting the job hunt (using my masters) in the next couple of months.
Overall this year I wanted to feel happier. The other day I was having a rough day and I was thinking about if I am any happier this year than I was last year. Nothing in my life has changed drastically. I'm at the same place and doing the same thing. Am I happier? Even though nothing has changed and I feel like my life is pretty uneventful, I AM happier. Because I am choosing to be happy. I am looking for happy moments every single day and it makes ALL the difference. Like I said, I had a pretty rough day last week. I cried off and on all day, pretty much anytime I was alone. I knew I would be working late and so I wouldn't be able to run that evening (or for a few days). I so badly wanted to go let off some steam, but will not run in the dark. That evening, I left my last work appointment earlier than I had planned and knew if I hurried I could get in a short run. That run was my happiness. I knew Heavenly Father was so acutely mindful of me and what I needed so desperately that night. I ran my heart out. Even though it wasn't a happy day, getting that run in gave me so much happiness and comfort.
Happiness is a choice. Sometimes we have to dig down deep for it, but happy moments are all around if we look for them. I am so glad I've made the change in my life to be more aware of what I have. I am so lucky and so blessed.
Here's to a hopeful April! I'm shooting to read at least 4 more books this month 🙈 (which I should do anyway). I'm also working on some additional fitness goals...and trying to remain happy while I pack up our lives and get us ready to move in 41 short days.
Good luck and good work to everyone else working on their 2016 goals. Don't give up yet, there's still 9 months to turn it around!
