May Goals

Well April was a very different month then I was expecting. When March ended I don’t think it had fully sunk in what was really happening in our world. The reality of how long we would be stuck at home hadn’t hit me yet. Thinking of all the things that had to be cancelled or we can’t do has been tough. Honestly I bit off way more then I could chew with my April goals, but I’m not beating myself up. I’m just going to learn to be more realistic.

Although the situation where we are in BC is improving we are still under a state of emergency and no reopening plans have been announced. I’m preparing for at least another month at home. Which means I’ve paired down my goals and only chosen simple but meaningful goals.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MAY:

• My 27th Birthday!! My husband has fun day planned for the two of use, so I’m excited to celebrate just the two of us.
• My Zoom birthday party with my girlfriends
• Socially distanced Mother’s Day celebrations
• Victoria Day long weekend

WHAT I LOVED IN APRIL:

• Finishing our first home project since owning our home. The board and batten we installed in our bedroom turned out so great!
• Celebrating Easter with my husband. We dressed up in our Easter Sunday best and I made a delicious roast chicken dinner for two.
• Officially being done with year end at work, my stress level has significant decreased and it’s a great feeling.
• Our Sunday lunch and drive. We picked up some naughty fast food and drove all over town. Funny how grateful we are for such simple things now.

BOOKS READ:

1. January: F-Factor Diet – I’m following (and loving) Tanya Zuckerbrot’s F-Factor Diet, so this was a must read and was so informative!
2. February: Is everyone Hanging out without me? – I started but did not finish. The first third had me laughing out loud and I’m excited to finish it this month.
3. March: Girl Wash Your Face – I started this book a few years back, but finally revisited it and finished in March. 
4. April: No book this month

REVISITING APRIL GOALS:

• Declutter master closet and ensuite – The closet is almost done, but I haven’t touched the ensuite.
• Organize office – I got through our files, but the rest of the office is still a disaster
• Reconcile March spending – Totally forgot about doing this
• Get a will – We used Willful to get a will, power of attorney and healthcare directives. We still have to get them witnessed, but I’m calling it done.
• Complete my Q1 journal entry – In progress but not finished
• Create a recipe binder – Another thing I didn’t touch
• Research and budget for my summer capsule wardrobe
• Complete Master Bedroom board and batten

MAY GOALS:

• Celebrate my birthday well
• Finish the office organization
• Finish the closet organization
• Reconcile March and April spending
• Write Q1 and April journal
• Plan June-August blog content

There you have it, that’s my plan for a productive but realistic May. Wishing you all the best in the month ahead.

Danielle xo