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Posted: 76 days ago by Justin | Comment

So let’s check in on how the resolutions are going. To be honest, I’ve all but forgotten most of them. So if I’m still doing them, it’s a good sign that they’re part of my life now.

Eat better
Overall, this is probably a 50/50 win. I’m eating better, but largely because I don’t eat much fast food anymore. I have eaten some HFCS and I drink pop (soda for those of you who didn’t grow up in the Great Lake states) every now and again, but for the most part I try to order tea when we go out to eat. And I do read boxes on what we buy a lot more these days – and if it has too many chemicals we put it back. All that being said, my face is more round and I need to do a better job on this.

Eat out less
This is going well. We eat out 1-2 times a week, which is about half of what it used to be. And generally it’s only when we’re busy and get home at 8 or too hungry too wait for food at home. Or when it’s Sunday and it’s breakfast taco time.

Be less fat
Failing on this one. Hope to work on it.

Become dinner party people
We haven’t had a dinner party, but we do go to other people’s events much more often. If we have a party for the neighbors before the summer heat, I’ll call this one a success.

Become handy
Success. I’ve learned that I can do most things around the house without making it fall down. We still call a professional when needed, but I’m doing a lot more of the small jobs.

Pay off my car loan
This is in progress and on track. I’m still hoping to pay this off before the kid comes, but I’m still unsure of where that money will come from. That being said – 5 months into an 8 month plan I’m still ahead of schedule.

Be good
The kid isn’t here yet so this hasn’t been put to the test. But I’m realizing I’m not the most patient person in the world and that’s probably something to work on.

Update
After looking into some facts and figures, it looks like the car loan isn’t going as well as planned. Who would have guessed the writer isn’t good at math? It probably won’t be paid off by Aug. but my original goal of year end is still in sight.

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Last Post, for Real

Posted: 39 days ago by Justin | Comment

Sneaking one more post in here, mainly to announce new blogs that no one will read. As before, you can still check out my copywriting blog and house blog.

And now I’m starting two new blogs about the two main topics I’ve been talking about here for a while. I’m not sure how frequently I’ll post on either, but they’re there if you want to check them out.

The first is a money-type blog that I’m calling Urban Frugalist

And a blog tracking my New Year’s resolutions called Newly Resolved

And you still find me on Facebook and Twitter.