When I originally set my December 2012 goals, I had planned on making my first car payment. Thanks to the European Delivery Program, I actually don’t owe the first payment until January so I was able to save a bit more than planned and make a decent donation to a local charity (plus throw in a few extra Christmas presents due to some other money that trickled in unexpectedly). The EDP covers your first monthly payment but because of the timing of my order/delivery date in Germany, they paid for two of mine…sweet!
Overall, I’m pleased with my progress this month, and I’m looking forward to January as it’s another 3-paycheck month…
Financial Goals:
- $940 into retirement accounts CHECK!
- $650 into savings CHECK!–saved $710 plus made a $325 charity donation and saved $200 extra towards my New Years skiing trip
- $520 for Christmas gifts FAIL–spent $653
- $230 to student loans CHECK!
- Limit variable spending to $500 CHECK! (though not too sure how..ha!)
Household Goals:
- Transition my kitties to a new home In progress–have two leads for great, new homes
- Begin reno of home office In progress (slowly but surely)
Personal Goals:
- Begin working out again once cleared by doctor CHECK! Back to running (slowly)…wahoo!
- Pick up with crunches/pushups FAIL–Adding this to 2013 goals
- Draft my goals for 2013 In progress–look for a post early next week
That's great about your car payment. Looking forward to reading your 2013 goals!
Thanks, Michelle! I was pretty psyched to see that statement credit
Glad you got the clear to start running again! I know how that can feel and look forward to when I can play beach volleyball again. Good luck with your goals!
Thank you! Yeah, the whole no running/biking thing was driving me crazy! Happy to be back at it for sure. Are you coming off an injury as well? Or just waiting for summer to return?
Glad you are back running again. I am sure crunches and pushups will follow next year. Have a great 2013 ahead!
Thank you! Same to you; best wishes for a fantastic 2013.
Pushups and crunches…ugh…haha
I'm currently reviewing my 2013 goals, I don't think my post on it will be ready until the first week of 2013 though as there is just too much going on at the moment.
I hear that! I'm beginning to think my post might be a bit later than originally anticipated..
Glad you can run again. I remember when I was injured and couldn't do things. I was miserable. It was such a great feeling to get active again. Good luck with your goals. I am sure you will succeed.
Thanks! I'm really excited, but I'm also (finally) taking it easy with building up a good base before I increase mileage. Here's to hoping 2013 is a year of goal-smashing for all of us!