In a previous blog post — 10 Things to Do in 2010 — I encouraged you to “Set a new goal each month.” The blog said: “This year, pick 12 things and stick to them. Your goals may include cleaning the garage; trying new recipes; using coupons whenever shopping or saving extra money for a family vacation. Whatever your goals are, write them down, and stick to it. It may be helpful to do some online research to help you get organized or get started.”

Well, I’m not one to take my own advice. I have goals, but there are way more than one for each month. And, knowing me, I’ll get everything done by April and the list will have to be edited and revamped. So, here is the “guideline” that I’ll follow this year. There are some things at the bottom of the list that I couldn’t add to a particular month … yet.

Please let me know if you want to join me on any of these adventures, or if you have any advice or feedback you want to share. Um, and feel free to support me on these goals!

PS – I put an “x” next to the things that are free! I put a “*” next to the things I’m doing for the first time.

Hi Rocky! When I run the art musuem steps, I will take a picture with you. Thanks.

January

x*Take a Zumba class.

*Take a pole dancing class.

Take an Intro to Aerial Workshop class (Philadelphia School of Circus Arts).

x*Try Wii Fit.

x*Research and organized finances – talk with Tiffany!

*Take a money management class – online? In person?

x*Read Suze Orman’s money management book. Keep a notebook and share my learnings!

x*Read Dave Ramsey’s money management book. Keep a notebook and share my learnings!

x*Sit down with Billy and figure out what we want and how we’re going to get it.

Watch “The Secret” with Billy.

*Watch “The Debut” – A Filipino-American film.

February – My 30th Birthday Month!

*Run a 5-mile race.

*Take a hula hoop class.

x*Take a kettlebell class.

x*Take a capoiera class.

xTake a step class.

x*Train for the Board Street Run.

*Watch “Paper Heart.”

x*Learn how to — and use — Skype!

*Treat myself to a subscription to Psychologies Magazine – or maybe someone will get it for a bday present. Get I get  Grammer Girl book too please?

March

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

x*Go to a writer’s group meeting.

Go rock climbing.

x*Run Cooper River.

Take a pilates class.

xTrain for the Board Street Run.

xDo a track workout.

April

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

*Make a “cheapie” fitness video and post to YouTube, Fit Friends FB page and AllThingsGwen.com.

Take an art class.

xRun Cooper River.

x*Run the “Rocky” steps (Philadelphia Art Musuem).

Take a power yoga class.

xTrain for the Board Street Run.

xDo a track workout.

May

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

xLead/teach a fundraiser bootcamp class for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

*Run the Broad Street Run – 10-miler!

xGet published somewhere new.

June

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

xLead/teach a fundraiser bootcamp class for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

xDo the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

xGet published somewhere new.

July

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

x*Teach an Aqua Aerobics class – um, at my fiancé’s parent’s house.

xGet published somewhere new.

xDo a track workout. 

August

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least once a month.

x*Ride a horse.

xTake a step class.

*Take a Philly Mural Tour.

x*Go to a drum circle.

xDo a track workout.

September

Run a 5K race.

Do the Maguire AFB 10K Mud Run.

xTake a step class.

xDo Walk Now for Autism with Turbo Team Evan.

October – My Wedding Month!

Run a 5K race.

xLead and do an outdoor workout at least twice a month.

x*Enjoy every moment of my wedding and honeymoon!

November

Run a 5K race.

x*Research how to get a children’s book published.

x*Research a new aerobics certification.

*Have stuff available for download on AllThingsGwen.com.

*Send wedding thank-you notes.

Make Christmas presents.

*Get holiday cards together.

December

Run a 5K race.

x*Get personal training books for Christmas and start studying to get certified.

Miscellaneous

• x*Go to a book signing.
• x*Take a class on nutrition.
• x*Volunteer for an American Cancer Society race or event.
• Run a 10K.

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