It’s my birthday today. I think the perfect thing to do as I enter another year of life is take a look at how the resolutions I made for 2019 are doing.
My resolutions for 2019 are:
- Make, thrift, or mend any clothing that I need.
- Try one new recipe from Skinny Taste a week.
- Move my body for at least 20 minutes a day.
- Blog more often, averaging three posts a week.
- Only buy 100 g of yarn for every 300 g knit.
I have not made any new clothing purchases this year. I have, however, noticed that when I’ve had a stressful day I find myself browsing websites like Zulily looking at clothes. I fear I may buy something before I remember I resolved not to buy any new clothes.
I’ve tried at least one skinnytaste recipe each week, and I don’t think it will be hard to continue doing that.
I’ve moved my body for at least 20 minutes every day. I got a fitbit Versa right after Christmas, and I’ve been obsessed with getting 10,000 steps since then. I’ve walked at least 10,000 steps every day. I recently started using Aaptiv for guided walks and run and I find it incredibly motivating.
I’ve been writing more than 3 posts each week, which is great. When I’m posting more it is usually an indication that I’m being productive in other areas of my life, so I’m happy that I’m writing so much.
As for yarn buying, I haven’t purchased any yarn. I’m usually not tempted to buy yarn unless I’m going to a fiber festival, bast week a LYS posted about this hat kit. I can’t get it off of my mind. I think it would be fun to knit, so I’m avoiding that entire area of town because if I’m close I think I’ll buy the kit. The colors are all wrong for me, and women who lose multiple hats a year should not spend $50 on yarn for a hat, but I don’t know if I can stop myself.
If you made resolutions I hope they are going well. I’ll check in about 100 days into the year to let you know how I’m doing again. If I have to tell you how I’m doing I’m more likely to stick to them.
mildlygranola 
I’m also someone who shops when stressed. I’ve resolved to keep some mindless knitting by my computer when I catch myself doing that and redirect.
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That is a great idea. I should start keeping a pair of socks with my laptop.
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Happy Birthday!
If you like the hat I think it looks easy enough for you to knit one that looks like it with stash yarn. I have even seen instructions on Pinterest to make the furry pompoms using furry fabric.
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You’re right. I have been looking at the hat again today and I don’t even like it that much, I think I just want to be working on another project right now and latched on to the first thing I saw.
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Happy belated birthday! And yes, stress definitely equals shopping for me–good work being able to resist so far!
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Interesting about Aaptiv. I’ve been thinking of trying it. You’d recommend it?
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I love it. I can send you a code for a free month if you want to check it out.
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Happy birthday! You have some great resolutions, and are doing great with them so far – keep it up 🙂 I agree – stress shopping is definitely a thing. Best wishes for a wonderful next year !
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Happy birthday, the cake looks amazing. I’m on a diet so anything with sugar looks amazing, lol. Hope it was happy.
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Hope u had a great B_ day😄
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You’re doing great!! I avoid parts of town around my LYS too!
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