lately.

do you remember my birthday post from last year? and all the goals i set for myself? well i just looked at it again. its amazing how much has changed in the eight months since i wrote that.

i have started practicing yoga on a regular basis.

i have not lost twenty lbs. but i have made very positive steps towards that goal.

i will not be returning to school. though i did quit my job.

i will not quite make it to five thousand. i had A LOT of unexpected expenses, but i'm getting there!

i will take a real vacation. absolutely. (plus i moved to the caribbean!)

i have invested in a good camera.

i will probably not ride in a hot air balloon this year.

i didn't exactly train my dog. but i did the responsible thing and gave her up for adoption so someone could give her the love and attention she deserved. (this one is bittersweet.)

i will (and probably already have) finished twenty books.

i am sticking to a budget! yay!

i have given handmade presents.

i did finish decorating. and then i moved. so now i have to finish decorating again. just as soon as i finish unpacking.

i run a 5k at least five times a week. unofficially.

i will not be getting my real estate license this year. or until i return to the states.

i will learn to speak french. but i've decided to learn german first. and that is going great!

i have found a regular church. now i just need to start attending regularly.

i was visiting my grandparents very regularly, before the move.

i am trying to blog regularly. my internet is shady. its not my fault.

i am determined to stop biting my nails.. forever. but it hasn't happened yet.

so there is an update for you!

also,

i'm adding:

"i will be able to hold a shoulder stand for 3 minutes."

to the list. you can read all about the benefits here.

see illustration below.

also, also: i am addicted to these. specifically strawberry. can't get enough.