Was September Even Here?

Seriously, I don’t remember it.

To make the most of this month (with my long work weeks, I sort of feel like a zombie moving through life at times. My kitchen sink? Full of dishes that haven’t been washed since Monday. Because I haven’t been home before nearly bedtime most days. And haven’t eaten a meal at home this week until right now. I obviously have priorities. Blogging > dishes. Or something.) -I am going to set a few goals.

It may seem silly to set goals like, “Hang out with another person,” but I need articulate that right now, or else it might not happen. Sadly.

Moving on!

I feel sort of cluttered and a bit overwhelmed with stuff. So, my goals this month are centered mostly around simplifying in a few regards. Balance and simplicity. And being a Zen Master. (Even though, I could totally go for some goals about working out, let’s be honest.)

• Begin four months of buying only second-hand clothing.
• Get rid of one laundry basket-full of clothing.
• Go through papers, magazines, etc. and recycle LOTS.
• Clean out car and go to car wash (for the first time in…a year? Ha. How sad.). Repair chip on windshield so it doesn’t turn into CRACK on windshield.
• Ask for day or two off to compensate for weekend, overnight, and evening work. Be brave!
• Turn 25! (While on a trip for work. On that note, try not to quit work.*)
• See friends four one time. Or more! (Bonus points if it includes coffee.)
• Stop swearing. (This may be a bit of a surprise for people who know me – but I have taken to really swearing like a sailor when driving. It’s completely out of control and would be totally embarrassing if anyone but Mike heard me. Plus, it only exacerbates the road rage.)
• Clean for 30 minutes before going to bed. (Though, this would require actually being home more often. Will see how this goes.)

October is such a great month – even though it gives way to winter in a sense, it’s a month for pumpkins, apple-picking, and breaking out fall clothes. Here’s to October! May it be a month filled with balance, simplicity, and harvest.

* If you are Work, I am kidding! I like you. A lot.