Before launching into what September holds in store, I need to reflect on how August went.
Exercise: I did pretty well, although a few weeks a I needed an extension on the 3rd exercise, and the last week, I skipped the 3rd one altogether (complicated by the fact that I was out of town at Kit's Bachelorette shindig, which was, btw, FABulous). I am forever keeping exercise on my list until it becomes a habit, because it has been so good for me. I can run longer, and my back has not hurt me in a LONG time (remember when I posted that I slept on the floor for 3 days?). When I went in for a job-related physical at a clinic last week, when the questionnaire asked me if I exercise 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes, I could actually say YES! So look for this item to be on the list for September. =-)
Job Applications: The only week I didn't do it was the last one. Oops. But I was very good about it all the other weeks, applying to 2, sometimes 3 jobs per week, and I got a few rejection emails as a result!! Woohoo, that means they actually read my application. The only prospect I got was I was accepted into the Escondido sub list, but that was from when I applied last November!! But hey, if you don't apply, then you're guaranteed not to get a job. Like Woody Allen said, "90% of success is just showing up." So even though school has started by now, I'll keep applying, but it won't be on my list.
Stick Shift Lessons: I had two lessons with my mom this month, and while I'm not quite confident to go out on the road alone, I think I could operate a stick if I had to. It's fun putting around in my mom's little classic VW bug! When I get more competent, I'll surprise my husband by trying out his Beamer... if he'll let me =-)
Teaching Binder: I had several options for this one. It was mandatory to read a children's book, and I finished Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Good little read. Managed not to cry. Then I could either type/organize notes from the credential program OR search for lessons for my Teaching Binder. I mostly typed my notes, but I did search for lessons once.
Garage Sale: This was by far the hardest thing to accomplish this month, because there are some things that are hard to rush. I was not quite done sifting through the stuff in the garage, determining what was junk or trash, what I could sell, and what I should keep. I sold some clothes to a thrift store for $22 cash, dropped off some other nicer clothes at a consignment store, and the rest I will try to sell at the garage sale. I even put a suit from Bloomingdale's on EBay, but it didn't sell. I think the consignment store is a great way to get rid of nice stuff, because I get 40% of the selling price if it sells. If not, I can get it back or donate it. Anyways, I didn't get to the garage sale, but I did get closer to being ready for it.
Five Things should not penalize you for not completing things, although if that's what you decide is necessary, you can agree to a penalty with your partner. Kit and I found more intrinsic satisfaction in getting the things done, and as long as effort was put forth, it was okay if some things weren't complete. If a major item is not completed, I try to build something into the next month to help me complete it.
The September List is up on the right! I'll have more on that later. Ciao!
Starting mid-week, I won't finish everything on the list this week. But here's Exercise #1:
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