9 for 2019 - UPDATE

We are just barely into the month of May which means 1/4 of the year is in the books and I figured it would be a good time to check in on my progress on my 9 for 2019.  Let's just say that it is not good in terms of completing things off my list, however, in terms of feel good and happier, I think I am making progress.  Despite feeling happier not being on my 9 for 2019 I am ok with the progress I am making.

My progress, if any, is noted in purple text next to the line item.


1 Shutterfly books for 2016. 2017, 2018 - 
I have culled the photos for 2016 and uploaded them to Shutterfly but I have not yet made a book.  For me the hard part it selecting the photos, so I think I am going to try to collect the photos of all three years and then make books.
2 Finish Susan's afghan
3 Exercise at least 5 times a week - 
I am getting closer to doing this 5 times a week but I am not yet there.  I have gone for stretches of time where I do hit my goal but it is not consistent I will keep trying.
4 Organize Work Room -
I have started to get rid of some of the big bulky items like an old AC and have scheduled pick up for some old microwaves.  Also I have started to actually put things away to get a better idea of what we have, what can be tossed (and tossed a bunch of stuff) and working on a plan. 
5 Work on the boys' baby books
6 Keep kitchen counter clean
7 Read 2 books out of my usual style -
I am going to say yes to this one because I have read read Outer Order, Inner Calm and while I am a Gretchen Devotee it is a bit outside my realm of what I read.  I also read two business books (Tiny Business and All Customers) sure they were for work but they are not my typical thing I would read for fun so I figure that counts.
8 Read LESS -
Yes I am reading less, I am being more picky about what I download and read.
9 Consistent bedtime

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