Goal Update:

So, as most of you can tell, I am minorly failing at some of my goals that I posted a couple of months ago.  For instance, I have not been blogging four times a week . . . but who's counting ;)  I really am going to try and do better, for those of you who enjoy reading this blog, but I just thought I would give an update on the goals that I set, whose results might not be quite as evident to those who read here.  

1) Get Etsy shop running:  This is going slower than expected.  HOWEVER!  I do have some merchandise for sale at a local consignment shop called Annie Laurie's.  I have a small table with some business cards there that have been in place for about three weeks now.  I haven't gone in to check on sales, but I have noticed an increase of "likes" on facebook, which I am assuming have come from the business cards on the table :)  I should find out in the next week how much (if anything) I have sold, and I am very excited :)  So, while this isn't an etsy shop, it is a step in the right direction!

2) Read 1 hour a week:  This is going OK.  I usually do read for about an hour a week, but lately it has been materials for classes.  The goal was to do more pleasure reading and take time for myself, but it just doesn't seem like there has been much of that lately.  I know this goal will become easier after I graduate, but for right now, it's definitely one of the most difficult.

3) Blog 4 times a week:  I know, I know . . . . fail.  I'll do better next time, I promise!

4) Keep checkbook balanced:  This one was been going pretty well.  We haven't had any of those unexpected surprises I mentioned in the first goals post, but I probably haven't been as on top of it as I should be.  Money is a little tight right now with Joshua commuting to KC nearly every weekend, but we have high hopes of things getting a little easier in the next month or so :)  I guess, until then, I'll really have to stay on top of this goal!

5) Be proactive with Anavah House:  I have had good intentions with this goal, but haven't actually *done* much, which I suppose is the actual definition of "proactive".  *le sigh*  I'll have to get something together in the next couple of weeks while Joshua is out of town so he doesn't feel like we haven't made any progress while he's gone :)

6) Create product line for BBRC:  I have all sorts of ideas for the line and can't wait to start sketching :)  This goal is a little more long term, so I'm not so worried about not having anything actually *made* yet, hopefully that will come to pass sometime in the next couple of months or shortly after graduation :)

7) Get REAL business cards:  I did this one!  They should be coming in sometime in the next couple of weeks :)  I am SO excited!

Well, thanks for listening and caring!  Hopefully I"ll be able to do better with my goals in the next few weeks.  I think I"m going to add another one to the list . . . 

8) Create regular blog feature:  I have heard from other bloggers that it helps keep you on schedule with your blogging (and attract readers) if you have regular "features" on your blog.  Some you might know from other blogs are "Ten Things I Love Friday/Sunday" or "DIY Wednesday".  I think I might do a little better with my blogging if I have something like this in my line-up.  Now to brainstorm ideas . . . . :)

Thanks, again guys!  Love you all!

xoxo Alyssa

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