Small Goals // May 2018

I always have such high hopes for April! It’s the first full month of spring and my birth month. But like always, April lets me down by being a soggy, snowy mess. Let’s just check in on the ol’ goal situation.

1. Host my book club. Done! Lots of snacks and lots of Moscow Mules were had.
2. Visit  Ben Franklin. Done! Twice! I scored a bunch of fun fabrics.
3. Commit to a landscaping plan. Michael and I got a few quotes on this, but we haven’t signed on the dotted line. I wanted this done and dusted, but I’m not the project manager on this one.
4. Sew something that fits this time. Miss on this one. I put most of my extra time into prepping for my next show.
5. Get a few new spring pieces in my closet. Check! We had a blizzard in Milwaukee on April 18, but I didn’t let that stop me. I got a few fun floral tops from the LOFT, some cropped jeans, and I feel pretty good.

3/5. Can I chalk a middling month of goals up to Mercury being in retrograde for a solid few weeks? Or to the wintry weather? I feel good overall about the month – I got a lot done for my craft fair – but I didn’t really hit these goals. I think I need to be more strategic and realistic.

1. Visit the Madison Farmers Market. Like I said, we had snow until the end of April, so I want to focus on embracing all the things that make me feel like the warm weather is here to stay. Checking out this market is always one of my favorites.
2. Make this craft fair better than the last. I’m hoping a bit of experience serves me well. Cross your fingers for me!
3. Read (or listen). I’ve fallen off the wagon a bit with reading. I started the year strong – I read four books in January alone – but I’ve tapered down to just reading book club books. I need to get back in the groove (and pay off my library fines).
4. Check out a numerology course. Last year, I took two tarot classes and they really helped me open up creatively and spiritually. I’m hoping to broaden my weird metaphysical horizons with a new numerology class this month!
5. Pick out the *perfect* flowers. Our landscaping project is inching along. Before we break ground on this, I need to pick some plants. Since I love flowers, you think this would be pretty easy. But loving them also makes this decision super anxiety-inducing. I want the right combo! I don’t want to waste money one ones we don’t like! I’ve lost sleep over this. Let’s hope I’m not losing sleep in June!

I’ll see you back here in June! Hopefully we’ll have a patio and some warm weather!