This week, I decided to detail thirteen things I’ve managed to accomplish in 2006!

Thirteen Things I Accomplished in 2006

1. I raised my credit score to 700. A big, big goal.
2. I purchased: a 19″ monitor, a new and updated computer, a new bed quilt (desperately needed), and my camera. All with excess money, never taking any out of savings to do so (except for a temporary: “The sale is today, I’m paid on Friday” type deal.)
3. I have expanded my recipe collection immensely. And more, I cook with them, eating less boxed, instant foods and more home-made goodness.
4. I raised a small herb garden in pots. Some thrived, some flourished, and some died, but I did much, much better than last year. My sage is still alive, though doing poorly, and my oregano is still (amazingly!) doing wonderful!
5. I’ve come to terms with a large part of my spirituality that bothered me - the existence of the gods as we know them.
6. I have learned to bake bread!
7. I have set up a permanent altar, though it changes frequently.
8. I have managed to stop feeling guilty over sleeping later than 5pm even though I didn’t get to bed until 11am.
9. I have read 45 books since March 21st. Over one book per week. I even liked some of them. Check out the booklist to see what I’ve read, and comments on all of them.
10. I have spent less on the little things that provide momentary pleasure, and more on the big things I really want - self control!
11. I have socked away nearly $1000 in savings!
12. I gained 5 pounds through rampant junkfood eating. I confess, this was not a goal, but I accomplished it nonetheless! ;-)
13. I have stressed less than the years before!

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6 Comments »

1. What a wonderful list of accomplishments! I hope you have a great New Year :) I found you through the Thursday Thirteen blog by the way!

   Comment by Samantha — January 4, 2007 @ 2:48 am

2. Terrific list. You accomplished a lot in 2006. I had to laugh at #12 - not something that most people would list as an accomplishment! :D

   Happy TT. :)

   Comment by Caylynn — January 4, 2007 @ 3:18 am

3. Great list!
   A big ^5 on all that you have accomplished! (Excluding the junk food one~tee hee)
   Have a wonderful Thursday!
   My TT is up

   Comment by Raggedy — January 4, 2007 @ 3:33 am

4. Sounds to me that you had a very successful and worthwhile year. Wishing you all the best in ‘07.
   My TT is also up.

   Comment by Terri — January 4, 2007 @ 6:04 am

5. very impressive list. well, maybe not #12…:)

   Comment by ali — January 4, 2007 @ 4:52 pm

6. Congrats on a great list of accomplishments! Wishing you and even better 2007.

   PS
   I want to grow and herb garden too.

   thanks for visiting :)

   Comment by J. Fergie — January 5, 2007 @ 8:59 am

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