New Month, New Goals: October

October and August are my favorite months of the year. Why does Bitchtember have to get in the middle of things!?

I knew my test was going to turn September into a very dull, stressful month, and it totally did. The only thing that kept me going was my love for October. I love everything about it! On this, the last day hath September, I am so excited about post my new — and hopefully more fun– goals for October. Here’s what’s going on the Vision Board this month.

Replace my two weekly strength training sessions with two weekly Pilates sessions. Yeee-haw! This is going to be my toughest goal. I love Pilates and I know it does amazing things for my body. But I’m bad about sticking with it — I know it’s hard, but it’s not the same as cardio hard. Um, we just lie there? Really? But my back is getting really sore from running, and I know that strengthening and stretching my core and lower body is exactly what I need. I am going to attend a 60-minute class at the gym twice a week. (Depending on the class, I may need to do a little upper body work immediately following it.) Biggest barrier: the class is at 9 AM and I if want to do my run first (Pilates feels SO GOOD after running), I need to be at the gym by 8:00. Not a huge deal (that’s why I’m up right now!), but it means going to bed earlier…which means less g-chatting on Tuesday and Thursday nights. It also means I did not see last night’s episode of “The City” during which Olivia Palermo “got my old job” at Elle. Sigh. Reward: less pain; better posture; confidence; more toned legs on Pantlesss All Hollow’s Eve; better flex(sex)ibility.

Make sure my long run and at least one other run each week happen outside. The weather is cooler, so it’s great for running, and I need to not get spoiled on the track or used to the treadmill. Now that I’ve discovered the trails and I have my pimped out shoe sensor and belt, I should be all set. Biggest barrier: not planning ahead and checking the weather. Reward: better endurance, better ass. (Hills!)

Stick with my budget and my spend/save/bill pay schedule. I broke it down in my planner so I know exactly what money needs to go where and when. I’m opening a new savings account tomorrow and I’ve got Suze Orman grinning at me from the VB. Biggest barrier: Target. Reward: better credit; money in the bank for my East Coast trip in November.

Spend 20 minutes, three times a week networking and hunting for new writing/consulting opportunities. Now that I have the time to actually take them on, I need to actually take more on! Biggest barrier: forgetting. Reward: new opportunities; getting to spend more time on Craigslist.

Also, my fish-twice-weekly goal is still in effect, as is my no-boy-drama goal. Both of those are going just swimmingly, and are definitely worth keeping!

All I really want to do is spend the next month appreciating the fact that October is 31 days of awesome. I just want to love every single day for what it is, since it only comes once a year. I’m already a little giddy about it! Luckily, my mom appreciates it as much as I do, so we’re making big plans. We are having a Halloween party on the 30th, so I am going to be in a full-out Martha frenzy. This weekend we are having a meeting of the Party Planning Committee (which I am chairing) and the Costume Committee (which my mom is chairing). I’m so excited!!

P.S. I’m seriously loving everyone’s fall loves on the giveaway post! Each one gets me more and more excited. If you haven’t entered yet, be sure to check out this post for details!

Anyone have new October goals to share?

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