Judy over at We May be Poor, But We are Happy has created another great “7 Things” post–7 things she has already done this year, 7 things she still has to do, and 7 things she hopes to do in 2012. In the spirit of checking in with my annual goals and taking stock of my progress, here is my List of 7 Things (I’ve changed mine up to include all things 2011):
7 Things I have Done:
- Paid $7,763 towards my student loans
- Paid $19,072 towards my mortgage (if only all of that went towards principal!)
- Of the above figure, $5,110 was extra and was sent to principal only
- Contributed $5,850 to my retirement accounts
- Saved $11,478 in non-retirement account savings (that has not been spent!)
- Fully funded my $20K e-Fund
- Transitioned jobs successfully
7 Things I Still Have to Do:
- Save $3,522 to hit my goal of $15k in non-retirement savings for the year
- Hang new front door
- Install storm doors
- Finish crown molding
- Purchase a new camera
- Step up my fitness goals
- Establish tangible goals for 2012
7 Things I Hope to Do:
- Hit my $15K non-retirement savings goal
- Bring in an extra $200+ each month
- Continue to limit my miscellaneous spending to $500/month
- Finish demo of concrete walkway/lawn re-grading project
- Overhaul my 2nd bathroom (grout, caulking, etc.)
- Apply to be a Shape Reader Model
- Stay under budget for Greece and Cancun trips
Jen
Freelancer; reformed spendaholic; risk taker; adventure seeker; world traveler; rose smeller; debt destroyer. My mission is to inspire others to live a healthy, balanced life one cent at a time.
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Love your list!
I've paid a similar amount to my mortgage as you! I wish it ALL went to principal!
Thanks, Ladies! It's been a great year so far!
Wow, you've had a great year!!
I used to read SHAPE, you'll have to let us know if you get in!! 
What a great idea! It's easy to forget all of the small accomplishments we do and this is a great tool to remember them. I'll be doing the same.
I like this meme. Have fun in Cancun & Greece!
@Carla–I just need to get the courage to actually mail it in..haha!@Sensualist–I look forward to reading your list. This certainly was a great way to remind myself of the hard work I've put in this year.@Jackie–Thank you! Headed to Greece next week…wahooo!