It’s the start of a new month, so here I go again on my monthly goals! Let’s see how I did for May…
- Start my yoga class – well, I have my first class scheduled so that almost counts, right?
- Eat more fruit and vegetables – yep, slowly but surely I am turning into a sandwich and VEGETABLE based life form, rather than just a sandwich one.
- Be good about wearing sunscreen – yep! I got one sunburn in Ibiza, but it wasn’t too terrible and after that I haven’t gotten burned.
- Plan my next travel adventures – yes! I’m going to Berlin, Madrid, England, and I’m working on Eastern Europe
- Go to at least 2 language-based social events – I wasn’t counting, but I think so?
- Read something non-fiction and informative – Also done, I’m working my way through the Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography.
I think this has been my most successful month so far! I got pretty much everything done.
Here’s what I want to get done in June:
- Yoga! And go running.
- Go to the beach lots
- Visit some new touristy sights – I have my eye on the Palau Guell and the Cervantes Rose Gardens.
- Practice my Spanish verb tenses – believe it or not, I have yet to learn all the commands (I never order groups of people around or anyone I’d call ‘usted’). I’m also shaky on everything ‘vosotros’-related (‘ustedes’ is the best!)
- More Spanish magazines!
- Start using Catalan for something – like ordering at a restaurant or asking questions in the supermarket.
Currently listening to: “Modern Art” by the Black Lips.
Currently reading: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis. This time, I might actually like the movie better than the book.
Besos!
-Jess
Good luck with your goals, Jessica. You can do it.
Thanks! This month I’ve got little goals, but they definitely add up over a few months. 🙂
I think it’s a great idea to set month goals! I only set some New Year’s resolution… and since the last all year long… I always think I have time to do them and then at the end fail… I should try to do the months goal too… I’ll think about it.
The Cervantes Park is beautiful. I discovered it this last semester. I was going to class to Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, and to arrive there I had to cross the park… I suggest to go as soon as possible because I think if you wait to much roses won’t be as beautiful…
If you are interested in doing some language exchange, I would be more than happy. I need to practise my English and I could do Catalan or Spanish… Let me know if you like the idea! 🙂
I did the same with New Year’s resolutions, then realized I wasn’t actually doing any of them. Monthly goals make it easier!
And sure, I’d love to do a language exchange! My Catalan is very bad as I’ve only been going for three weeks. All the more reason to practice. 🙂
Great!!! I am leaving on Sunday morning on a trip, and on the 25th I’ll be back in Barcelona. Email me (I think you are able to see my email from this comment, if not there’s a link on my blog) and we can decide when to do your language exchange.
What a great idea! The accountability of making your goals public would definitely add to the motivation needed to get it done. Does this mean I’m going to do it… probably not, because I’m lazy and I’m uncomfortable with most forms of responsibility. 😉
It definitely adds to the motivation!