[Super Duper Fantastic] ISFP/INFP. 4w5. World Explorer. Super Hero. Rose-colored Glasses.

In other words, an update on the 101 in 1001:

017 – Finish taking Bar Method classes. Expires in September 2009!

Nope, this isn’t happening! I emailed them a few months prior to original expiration of July 2009, and they offered to extend the classes until September 2009. Very kind of them, but instead of making the most of them and attending all classes paid for, I call it a loss. Routine just doesn’t work for me when it comes to working out, no matter how I try. Yet I still try! The alternative to this is Pilates with Chase. I started today, and the odd machines are intriguing. I’ll report back when I see progress!

030 – Do a Daily Self Photo project for a year.

Rather than keep track via Flickr [got up to 50+, but lost interest and missed some days], I’ve switched over to DailyBooth. I get an email reminder daily about posting a photo, so it’s convenient. I stop what I’m doing, snap a photo on the phone, edit it a little with PS Mobile, and VOILA!

080 – Record every penny spent for a week.

In an effort to quell spending, I’m keeping track of it on a spreadsheet. I’m tired of credit card bills, which I manage to pay off on time, because they’re several hundreds more than what I should be spending. My sister has more saved up than I do, and I’ve been working longer. Clearly, I’m a bigger spender than she is. It’s not necessary spending, so it’ll get cut a bit. How else will I save for the house that I want to buy while the market’s gone kaput? I go on Roost daily to check out all the million dollar homes I can’t afford. So far, the goal of one week tracked has been accomplished. I’ll keep it up until I figure myself out.

That is all for now.

Going to an acupuncturist on a somewhat regular basis [I just switched from weekly to bi-monthly.] has made me more aware of my body and its functions. She asks me all these questions every time, and it surprised me at first how little attention I actually paid to my body. I’ve tried to take notice now, and it pays off because at each session, we can address the issues.

On another body-related note, I quit the gym yesterday. I was paying a monthly fee for facilities I was not using. It’s already the middle of the year, and I’m doing a very poor job on the resolution to get fit. I’m spending more time and money on partying and not enough on what’s important. So late last night, I signed up for The Bar Method. The first month of unlimited classes is $100, so I will see how that goes. Subsequently, it becomes much more expensive… The first class this morning was WAY too early [6am!] and has left me ridiculously sore. It was a good way to wake up the body though, and I am already signed up for tomorrow morning and mornings the rest of the week. Gotta make the most of the $100, I guess.

With the recommended 3-5 times weekly, I will have buns and thighs of steel! Unfortunately, unlike their other location and another studio with similar classes, they are not open on weekends. After the initial month, I may give the other studio a try to see if I like that one.

Immediate goals for the month [that seem to be the goals for the entire year]: study, work out, save $

Photo was taken on a hike I went on this weekend. I really love how I was able to capture the bee drinking water. Do you see its tongue!?

The photo below is of the ocean from the end of the trail.