Goals

To better organize my life I have decided that I need to set goals for myself and stick with them. That is my biggest problem. I always say that I am going to do things, and I do pretty good for a little while.....then I stop. I figure if I put everything in writing for all the world to see then I am to be held accountable! So far here is my list of goals:

My goals for this year:
* Lose 25 pounds
* Pay off outstanding bills
* Create a budget and actually stick to it
* Quit smoking!!!!
* Prepare for move to Virginia
* Clean out my "pack ratty" stuff.

My goals for the next 5 years:
* Get married!!
* Start a family!!
* Start a savings plan
* Get completely out of debt
* Be in a stable job that I love

The girls at work and I have been talking and we are all going to join this new fitness club that just opened. It's open 24/7 so we can't use the excuse that it's not open when we are able to go. They also offer personal trainers there which would be great to help me get my butt in gear.

As far as the budgeting goes, my brother is huge into Dave Ramsey (www.daveramsey.com) and he swears by his budgeting and money managing techniques. He bought me a book written by Dave for Christmas a few years back. I am actually going to open it and read it. Baby steps........baby steps....LOL!!!! I am sure that actually seeing techniques and how they work will help me to get back on track as far as money goes. And who knows, maybe I can finally quit my 2nd job. :-)

The Pack ratty thing is a whole other story. I have soooo much stuff that I just don't use, but I can't seem to be able to throw out. Since when I first move out to VA most of my things will need to be put in storage I say the less I have to move the better. I hate moving, and the fact that I will have to move everything twice just motivates me a bit more to get off my butt and either sell or throw away.

OK.....I think I have rambled on about this long enough so I am going to end here. I will keep everyone updated on my progress as it develops. Wish me luck.......I'm gonna need it!