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Goals for 2023:

1. Learn ASL – fluent in fingerspelling; learn 20 signs; Daily practice - 10 minutes; weekly lesson Watch videos and fingerspelling app.
2. Exercise regularly – Weekly goals: Elliptical – 1x; Exercycle daily (30 minutes); Knee PT – daily ; aqua aerobics (45 minutes) – 3x. Log in MyFitnessPal app.
3. Be happy – Prioritize the things I enjoy doing and take action on the things in my life that make me frustrated and angry.
4. Read at least one book each month – I find myself spending too much time watching movies, reading news and social media. I have not finished any books other than the Hugo finalists this year. I keep buying interesting-looking books and feel bad that I haven’t read them. I am in the middle of three books: History of New Zealand, Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen, and A Desolation Called Peace. I need to keep a reading log to support this goal, and as a reminder to review the books.
5. Travel - Make photo books from the Hawaii and New Zealand trip.
6. Painting – Do at least two studio paintings of my own composition, in addition to plein air and class work. One of the paintings can be my holiday card.

1. Learn ASL – small progress;  I ended up watching one lesson a month, which is not enough

2. Health: I did not meet the 300 min/week goal, but I am doing cardio 3 to 5 days a week and am watching macro nutrients.  I am pleased that I lost 14 pounds so I could be ready for knee replacement. I am mainly trying to keep my muscles strong so I can stay active. 

3. Being happy – I have resigned for a couple of volunteer groups that were causing me stress. I don't worry about things I don't have control over. I make myself happy and try to make other people happy by doing thoughtful things. 

4. Reading: I kept a log. I read 8 novels/novellas this year, including reread of Lord of the Rings. Plus several short stories.  Some to vote for the Hugo Awards.  I mostly read science fiction and fantasy, but branched out a little.  I'll do a separate post about books.

5. Travel –  I made the Hawaii Movie which featured spinner dolphins near our boat. I created one photo book from our 2022 New Zealand photos.  

6. Painting -  I did not take any classes.  I did a couple of a couple plein air paintings and sketches; The only studio painting was my holiday card.
   
   

    

Goals for 2024:

1. Painting: Start holiday card earlier and choose a less challenging subject.  Do a challenging subject in the spring
2. ASL: Find a group that meeting IRL to practice with.
3. Health: Add strength training
4. Reading: Continue book log