January Update

1) Dry January is over. I had 2 drinks this month- 1 pint of Cider and 1 glass of Champagne both on my birthday weekend.  Even in those 2 drinks I noticed a decrease in tolerance as well as the ability to engage in social conversation without drinking a lot.

Moving forward my husband and I have amassed a large collection of beers and ciders, that being said, my "hording" of beer for lack of a better word is done. I will enjoy what I have left slowly but surely and then I will see what life has for me.  But as the couple whose first date was a beer crawl and who only really travel for beer experiences, our life will change, but I'm okay with that.  J can have a beer or two, but I may only want a taster, that's okay.

2) Health- Well glad this month's over.  It's been multiple forms of hell.  Head cold, upper respiratory infection, stomach bug, and to top it all off, medication allergy.  [In addition to my normal aches, pains and symptoms].  2 snow days+ 2 planned no-school days+3 sick days means I didn't see much of work this month.

Moving forward: Set up appointments with Neurology and Allergists. Find a chiropractor and massage therapist. Keep up the diet I feel better I just need to make sure I'm getting enough calories.

3) De-clutter-
 Birthdays are a hard time to de-clutter, because you have more stuff coming in, but my family and friends were very good and got me things I can use or share this year.  CDs of artists I enjoy make good drive time on the way into work, Therapy putty will hopefully help my hands, rings are small and have a very special place in my home (love my silver rings), and of course anything Slytherin is always welcome.

I also got myself a few birthday presents. A new sweater, dress and dress pants because I got rid of so many.

For February- I have put a freeze on buying makeup, beauty products or skin care I have so much I need to work through what I have before I can justify buying more.  So I am doing a #Teamprojectpan2020  to use and then declutter my makeup if necessary or wanted.  I want to get the most use out of products before they expire.   I have a make-up spending habit that's not healthy. While I decreased it last year by several hundred dollars, I still have work to do. So for now I will stick to the no-buy. Because I don't need more makeup.

Moving forward: Continue to de-clutter clothing as appropriate, though I feel like I'm at a good place now. February goal: No-Buy for Makeup, personal care or alcoholic beverages. Use what I have before I buy more.