Day 13 - Goals

Goals are a tough topic for me right now, because my entire world has shifted as of late. My priorities have changed, but maybe now is a good time to lay out my new priorities.

• Learn how to mow the lawn. And weed-eat. And whatever else is necessary for yard maintenance.
• Pay my bills on one income and do my best to make ends meet and save some money.
• Establish my career and have a long term plan in place within the next five years.
• Redecorate my bedroom. As stupid as it sounds, I really want to start fresh.
• I want to pay my mortgage down to 68% of the original value in the next five years. This one is a lofty goal, I know, but I really want it to happen.
• Long term goal: Obviously, I'd like to get married again in the future and have some chillins. I know it's not going to happen anytime soon, but eventually.
• Buy a new car. I'm just not too keen on having a car payment. Thankfully, my car has run beautifully for me. The interior is falling apart - my ceiling fabric is completely loose and the other day my glove compartment fell completely out of the dash.. it's a 2003, people, that's not supposed to happen! I'd like to find something that will serve me as a family car, but still be sporty enough for me.
• Learn to coupon. I clip occasionally, but I feel like I just don't have time for all the work that goes into really saving money. I need to learn, because that's some precious $$ that can be saved!

That's all I can think of for now, but I think it's a good start. I'm sure my goals & such will change in the next couple of months as I adjust to the single life again, but I'm embracing change right now.