Join us by our fireplace as we provide an update on the status of our remaining goals. Plus, tequila shots. Our remaining goals: Lyssa: Drive father-in-law’s vintage bug in local Christmas Parade Save a certain amount of money by EOY Be more conscientious when buying stuff. Where is it coming from? Stay local. Use our Nikon camera more … Continue reading End of Year Update
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2013 Memorable Moments
There's still a couple more days before we share our 2014 goals with each other. This year has been exceptionally difficult for us to keep quiet until the night of 12/31. In addition to our yearly goals, which made for amazing memories, we did a few other eventful things this year. Here are some of … Continue reading 2013 Memorable Moments
Sing in a Choir
I've been singing my whole life. Not necessarily well but singing nonetheless. From elementary school chorus all the way through High School Show Choirs I've been there..singing. I woke up one day last year and realized I missed singing. I'm not talking about singing in the shower, I'm talking about singing with a group of … Continue reading Sing in a Choir
Run a 5K
I was physically ready to run the "Run With Santa 5K" in Reston on December 8th, which I signed up to complete with my dad. By the time December 7th came, I had spent the previous four weeks running four times a week, proudly going from barely being able to run a mile to running … Continue reading Run a 5K
Lyssa’s Photo of the Day: 4/2/13
I should be ashamed that this is still hanging on my front door.*Failed this goal on 3/22/13 when I forgot to take a picture. My goal was to take one picture a day. Despite my failure, I'm still going to try to take a picture every day for the rest of the year.
Lyssa’s Photo of the Day: 2/4/13
FYI, this is what happens when you keep a Christmas poinsettia alive for more than a year: the stems start looking like deer antlers.Working on #4: Take one picture a day.
Volunteer at Transitional Housing BARN
Completed: #3: Volunteer at BARN. I've been itching to get involved in this organization for about a year. I filled out the volunteer form in May 2011, but it sat on my computer until this past summer. Note: this is what happens until I make something a goal -- procrastination central. I really want to … Continue reading Volunteer at Transitional Housing BARN