Mind, Body, Spirit: 2011 Goals

Last year's goals went pretty well.  Having an outlined plan is the only way I can meet my goas.  I preach it to my teens and I practice it in real life.  Eric and I have been discussing our goals for this year.  Here's what I've come up for me this year.

Mind:

1. Read More
1. Continue in my book club. Read each book. Discuss.
2. Continue reading each Sunday's readings for EDGE.
3. Study for my talks, using scripture and other references
2. Relationships:
1. Make time once a month for a date with a girl friend
2. Call an "online" friend once a month
3. Keep up healthy friendships by continuing to work on my friendship boundaries
3. Continue Learning:
1. sign up for Joe Popricki webinars
2. take a UD VLCFF course
3. read blogs on finances, health, and simplifying life
4. Time:
1. Plan for my Tuesday off
2. Schedule dates with Eric
3. Schedule dinners with parents
4. Schedule occasional weekends off
5. Do better with last year's office hour goal
5. Put away shoes every night.

Body:

1. Food:
1. eat whole foods as much as possible
2. continue farmers market shopping
3. eat at least 5 pieces of fruit a week
4. limit coffee to 5 days a week
5. drink more tea!
6. continue to limit alcohol and sodas
2. Fitness:
1. nurse ankle back to health
2. run 5 races (TBD due to ankle)
1. update in 4 weeks
3. stay in shape enough to do activity people ask (okay, maybe not mountain bike)
3. Travel:
1. Las Vegas (Sept)
2. Nashville (July + 1 other trip)
3. Savannah (baby Carlos + 1 other trip)
4. Beaufort, SC
5. Wake Forrest / Notre Dame Game (Nov)
6. Maine (summer)
4. Financial: 
1. Debt Free. 
2. Save for house
3. Save for ND v Navy Ireland 2012
4. Save for baby
5. See goals from 2010. Repeat.
5. Start a Family:
1. God willing
2. Practice makes perfect. <3
6. Put away shoes each night.

Spirit:

1. Weekly Adoration
1. Doesn't have to be an hour.
2. Spiritual Reading
1. pray Sunday readings ahead of time
2. continuously be reading one religious document, blog, or other book at least 3x a week
3. Pray with Eric
1. 2x a week
2. daily during Advent and Lent
4. Confession at least 5 times, goal of 6 or 7 times
5. Continue to seek casual spiritual guidance from Fr. Exume, Dennis, and friends
6. Put away shoes each night.