September Goals

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | 1 Comment

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

It’s good I didn’t write anything last night, or it would have been an endless rant. Today I’m able to see things more clearly and from a greater distance. I’ve also learned that I can choose what I want to spend my time dwelling on. Suffice it to say that my brother has a mental disorder–the one that starts with “S”–and I’m the only member of my family who is not in denial. Advocating for his care can take a lot out of me. There are other annoying things happening, but honestly, compared to this, they pale in significance.

I’m writing down my goals for September as part of a challenge for the Sparkpeople group Lose Eight Pounds in September. Doing so will put me back to where I was before I fell off the exercise wagon this summer. One thing about Ativan withdrawal is that it’s taught me that I do have the self-discipline to do anything that I set my mind to.

First of all, the motivation to finally get back on track:

I have Wende to thank for introducing me to the fabulous Shabby Apple. I love their dresses, and I felt annoyed that I couldn’t simply order one and begin looking fabulous immediately. I have a mental image of the orange dress stuck permanently in my head, I think.

So for September, I have some modest goals:

2. Put my scarves up on Etsy.

3. Cut another quarter milligram of Ativan.

4. Finish organizing my craft room.

5. Eliminate the last vestiges of trashy living from my life.

As far as the trashy thing goes, I’m referring to things like the vacuum cleaner that has been setting on my front porch for two entire months. On my FRONT porch!!! It’s too dirty to bring in and it may work, so I haven’t gotten rid of it. I need to clean it out and test it and DO something with it. I think things like the vacuum cleaner are a testimony to my state of mind last month. Or perhaps I should chalk it up to the hot, hot weather. Or…laziness.

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Wende
September 17th, 2010 @ 5:37 pm

I’m so sorry about your brother–that’s a lot of weight to carry in your soul! As for weightloss goals, I’m right there with you. And I think Shabby Apple is a good incentive. That orange dress is amazing. Good luck!
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