Happy March

As I write this post the wind is howling, it has stopped raining for the moment, but I know it will return.  It's hard to believe that spring is around the corner.

Since it's the beginning of a new month I am checking in with the goals I made for the year.

Try one new recipe a month -  Here is the new recipe I tried in February.  It was a salmon potato cake recipe I got it from Asthmagirl Cooks and it was delicious!

Use my camera everyday - Again this is going well.  There was one time when I went out and forgot my camera and really regretted it, but other than that we've been inseparable.  The big black blog has been taken care of too!  No more touch ups on photos I want to share!  It turns out it was some particles on the way inside mirror.  The guy showed us how to set the shutter speed for unlimited time so we can get in there to clean when we need to.  Best of all no charge!

I took my very first wide angle lens photos.  I'm not sure I like it yet, but I think it takes some getting used to.  I'm going to keep playing around with it.

So much gets into the photo with a wide angle.  You can see parts of the chair in the top and bottom right of the photo, plus my work bag on the right side.  Not to mention my and the chair's shadow.  So much to pay attention too.

I don't know if all wide angles are like this but ours has a zoom too.  These two pictures were taken from the same spot one regular, one zoomed.

The zoomed one looks more like a regular shot, I'll have to do a comparison shot between the lenses to see for sure.

Have a date night/day with Handy Man every week - Still working on this one.  We did go out one night in February.  We ended up sitting with Asthmagirl and The Old Goat at the bar, but I'm still calling it a date night.  There were no children present, so that counts in my book.  We also had a nice movie night at home with no children, so I'm counting that too.  I noticed the pub was having some beerfest or something later this month and told HM we should go.  He didn't understand why he would want to go (he doesn't drink beer all that much) and that I should find someone who does like beer to go with me.  Here was our conversation:

HM - Why would I want to go?

Me - To be with me?

HM - But I don't like beer.

Me - Nevermind, you're missing the point.

I'm not giving up on this goal!

Take time for my kids - I've decided I'm already really good at this and I don't need to make a effort to be better at it.  It's my nature to be very involved with my kids, I can't help myself.  I do so much with my kids, they really are my life at the moment.  I'm taking this goal off this list.  I'm replacing it with a new goal:

Take better care of myself - Keep wheat and dairy out of my diet.  Take my vitamins and herbal supplements every day.  These two things are so important for my health and well being.  I just have to do them!  I'm starting a Wheat-Free Wednesday where I share wheat free tips and recipes with you.  I hope this will keep me honest and away from wheat!

Make a blog post (almost) everyday - I adjusted this goal last month because I found the commitment of having to do a blog post everyday was stressful.  I think I only missed two days of posting in February, both Sundays.  One of them I wasn't feeling well and yesterday, well I just needed time away from the computer.  That happens sometimes, computer overload.  I'm keeping this goal as is.  In reality I probably don't need it, because I love blogging so much I don't really need to work at it too much, but I'm leaving it for now.

Happy Blustery March Monday!

Comments

[Asthmagirl]

Great, we barged on your date night. Now I feel like crap!
The beerfest pairing night was way sold out. TOG wanted me to go but I don't drink much beer either. I would have stayed on the cider!
You made my cakes look good!

[The Incredible Woody]

Good for you!! I wish I could say I have been as successful with my goals for the year:(

[noble pig]

Hey my kids could ride their bikes in there!

[♥Tracey♥]

Great progress! Keep it up! Love the wide angle lens ;0)

[Mandy]

Looks like you are making progress! I love your hardwood floors by the way and my living room is the same color...I love it! I will have to try that recipe if I can find it. I love salmon cakes and potatoes. What could be better?

[Meg]

I'm really impressed with all your goals. And I just love the conversation between you and your husband. "Why would I want to go?" "To be with me?" Brilliant. Love that he doesn't get it.

[mrs. g.]

I love your kitchen!