How We: Do Goals

Hey ladies!

It's a "How We" Wednesday with Erika and Shay. 

The second Wednesday of each month these ladies share a new "How We" topic. 

If you're interested in the topics so far this year or ones to comes, check out the graphic below.

This month we're sharing: 

How We do goals/resolutions/etc...

This year I didn't end up making any resolutions. 

I have thought and thought and there's not really anything serious that I need/want to quit/start. 

Now, my husband would tell you that I need to relax more and spend less time doing things, but that's not really in my nature, and I enjoy being a busy body, so for now I will stick with it!

I'm more of a goal person. 

Each year I have a vision for how I want it to go. 

I think of it in a big picture and kind have plot out what I want to happen before the year even starts. 

So onto the goals. 

Last week I shared my new goals for 2018, but before we get to that, let's recap last year.

Last year my goals were this...

They were simple and sweet, and I would say that I/we did them pretty much to the tee. 

If you're interested in reading more about how we met these goals, check out my full post here. 

It's crazy that it's 2018. 

10 years ago I graduated high school. 

10 years!

It seems like no time has passed at all, yet at the same time so many things have changed. 

Now, onto 2018!!

We have BIG goals in 2018!

Go big or go home, right?!

1. I followed my dreams and started my own little travel agency last year. 

I'm working on promoting it and getting people to realize that using a travel agency doesn't have to cost you more money because you don't have to pay a penny more with Konnections Travel Agency!

There are so many travel consortium's/agencies out there, and I felt the call that I had something to add to this business, so we shall see where it goes!

2. I currently have my master's degree plus 15 additional hours. 

My goal has always been to complete all requirements/courses before we have kids. 

I currently have 4 classes left to reach that, so that is on the list for this year. 

3. We have some big purchases in 2018. 

Alex and I have been saving and paying off debt. 

We can't wait to put our savings to use in some major purchases for our future life!

I am a goal oriented person. 

I plan things out and like to go step by step to reach my goal. 

Here's to hoping we all meet our 2018 goals!

I can't wait to see what everyone else has to share!

2018 Goals

Happy, Happy New Year!

I can't believe that another year has come and gone.
I've been reminiscing all of our New Years' trips.

New York City

 Times Square-6 blocks away!

Niagara Falls

Yesterday we were supposed to enjoy a new experience at our favorite football field-Heinz Field.
Unfortunately, my dad got the sickness that is going around and has ended up with what probably is bronchitis from my mom.
We didn't think it would be a good idea for him to sit outside in 10 degree weather to watch a football game, so we cancelled.

Today I have a few goals for the new year.

Last year I had these goals...

I think I could report back and say that I did a pretty good job with these goals. 

It's always so hard to find fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter, but I made the most of it. 

We hit our super savings goal head on and are completely out of debt 100%!!

No payments for anything-let's keep it that way!

I've enjoyed the sweet, simple days of being 26/27. 

I'm sure in the coming years those days won't be so quiet, but I'm currently enjoying this simple view of snow coming down outside as I listen to HGTV in the living room. 

It's warm, cozy and quiet as I type this....and I know that won't always be the case.

So on to this year...

This year my goals are more specific...

1. Promote my travel agency

Last summer I made the decision to start my own little travel agency through a host agency.
I love travelling and after planning my own destination wedding, I thought I would dabble in the travel business.
I'm not a good one for asking people to buy anything.
I think it's a personal decision and don't want to twist anyone's arm to do anything, but I feel travelling is a personal decision and who doesn't love to escape reality?
I'm making a conscientious effort to promote my travel agency daily.
My goal is to make at least one social media post per day.

2. Register and complete 4 Master's classes

Only 4 master's classes are between me and the top tier of the education system.
I currently have my Master's plus 15 additional credit hours, but I'm determined to reach the finish line in 2018.
I guess it's a good thing that I became an educator because I actually enjoy taking some additional classes.
Master's degree plus 30 additional credit hours is as high as you can go.
I want to get all of my hours taken care of before we decide to have little ones. 

3. Build a garage, buy Alex a new vehicle and purchase an SUV

We have some major purchases that we've been planning for a couple years.
Some of them we thought we would have before now, so this is the year we will cross them off of our list.
1. Build a garage.
We are currently garageless and Alex wants/needs a garage very bad.
He's great at fixing things but doesn't currently have the space to do it.

2. Buy a new automatic vehicle for Alex
Alex currently drives a manual.
We want to upgrade him to an automatic car because he deserves to drive without shifting and so that I could use the vehicle as well.
I don't have the manual skills that he does, so I opt to just driving my own car.

3. We have dreamed about having a large SUV that will fit a lot of our friends, so that we can go on road trips together.
We are hoping this will be the year that we pull the plug and go for it!
I'm hoping to be able to report back after a road trip with an SUV full of friends!

 These three goals are BIG goals.
They are specific and to the point, but they are things that we/I are really aiming for.
As sad as I am about the years passing by so quickly, I'm ready and determined to make 2018 great!