2015 Year in Review! Goals Recap

2015 Personal Goals and Outcomes:

Track Food on My Fitness Pal App - Occasionally. Just recently linked Fitbit to food diary. Plan to use it more in the new year.
 

Eat vegetarian at least 4 out of 7 days - Tried. Even went all out vegan for a few weeks. Deciding to go low carb in 2016 in order to lose weight.
 

Walk 4 out of 7 days per week- No. I was a butterball by the end of the year. Very little exercise and the pictures from Hawaii prove it. Will do better in 2016.
 

Go camping at least 2 times this year - Camped 1 time with Outdoor Afros at Col. Allensworth State Park in June.

Kids in front of one of the stores at Col. Allensworth State Park

Attend at least 3 Outdoor Afro events - Attended 1 event Allensworth Campout

Kids putting up the tent at Col. Allensworth Park

Attend at least 2 Girlfriends Social Events - Attended 2 event - The 2015 Vision Board Party in January 2015 and the Napa Winery Tour/ Outlet Shopping Trip.
 

Pay down Visa card balance - Charged up and paid down 2 new cards. Refinanced remaining balance to 0% interest card.
 

Keep hair natural/ No Weave in 2015 - Sigh. Yes hair has remained natural i.e. no relaxer. Did a big chop/ shaved cut in February. Had hair braided in February. Weaved up in April or May. Re-braided for Hawaii. Natural / Afro in late December.
 

Attend at least 1 scrapbook crop this year - Attended Scrapbook Expo in Santa Clara in August 2015. Stayed late for the Crop but didn't stay overnight as I like to do.  Missed having a hotel room to go to for bathroom breaks and rest from the crowds.
 

Create drought resistant garden in front yard - Dug up bush on side of garage. Replanted with smaller drought resistant plants. Cut back succulents in front of house. Pulled weeds. Edged border with red scalloped bricks.

Side of Garage Before

After but before removal of roots and replanting

After but before replanting

Front of House After Trimming Succulent

Forgot to take a Before Picture so here is the after picture.

 

Update blog 2X per month - No.

 

 

Recap Writing Goals for 2015 and Outcomes:



Become PRO w/ Romance Writers of America RWA - Yes. Submitted ISBN and manuscript. PRO is now required to become a general member.
 

Complete the 2 in progress Novels Deadly Treasures, Deadly Rumors - No.
 

Find Critique Partner/ Partners - I did join a critique group for part of the year. It was very structured, we had to post our reviews to yahoo groups in the email, we didn't use track changes, the moderator had to approve the critique before she posted it.  By August, the group had gone on hiatus.
 

Obtain Agent representations - Didn't even try or query any agents.
 

Complete 2+ erotic novels - No. Didn't even write any new manuscripts.
 

Complete at least 2 writing courses -  Completed 1 course through the Guppies Chapter of Sisters in Crime. I felt the Yahoo groups was difficult to follow.
 

Enter at least 3 RWA writing contests for feedback and potential bragging rights -  I intended to enter some contests last year but didn't.
 

Attend at least 1 writers conference to network and meet potential agents - No.
 

Join local RWA chapters- No.
 

Join Sisters in Crime - Northern California Chapter - Yes. Also joined the Guppies chapter. Didn't feel that the group was supportive as I would like it to be. Folks were rude in email and when suggestions were offered. I'm letting my membership lapse and focusing on RWA groups.
 

Attend at least 3 local chapter meetings of each. - No. Didn't feel that the Sisters in Crime group was welcoming. RWA Meetings weren't convenient but will try to reach out next year.

 

Other 2015 Accomplishments Not Planned:

Taught 2 teenagers to drive.

Celebrated 25th Wedding Anniversary

Celebrated 51st Birthday

Family to Hawaii for 10 day trip over Thanksgiving. Cruised. Visited 4 islands including Oahu, Maui, Big Island and Kauai.