Spring Break Break (y02w14)

I’m popping in early this week before heading out of town to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary a little early.

We originally planned to escape to an all-inclusive in Mexico, but we couldn’t swing it financially, so a fun road trip to our favorite cabin in Virginia it is! The image above is from our stay there in 2022.

So yes, I’m on spring break… but we’re taking another break and going off-grid for a few days.

Quick goal update, then I need to get packing!

2026 Goal Tracking

Cooking/Food

#SaladTime

Goal: Once a Week ❌ On Hold

I did it! I recorded a SaladTime on Sunday. I had a burst of inspiration when I realized I didn’t have work the next day (yay, spring break!).

This one was Pork, Pineapple, Pistachio with a Honey BBQ Vinaigrette #SaladTime

I’m really proud of myself for upping my greens consumption. It’s definitely easier now that the kids are older. I’m not making big family dinners anymore. I usually cook a few proteins each week, and we all live off the leftovers. It gives me more freedom to get creative with my salads since I don’t have to make anyone else happy.

You can see all my #SaladTime videos here in a YouTube playlist.

Weekly Soup/Stew

Goal: Once a Week ✅ (On Hold)

We’re traveling this week, so no soup for me. 🙂

Sourdough

Goal: Once a Week ✅ (On Hold)

Same, taking a break while we’re away.

Homemade Pasta

Goal: Once a Month

• January 1/9 ✅
• February 2/15 ✅
• March 3/1 ✅
• April

I’m planning to make homemade seafood pasta the week after Easter.

Evan in the Kitchen

Goal: Once a Week ❌

Still struggling here, but winning in other ways. He’s set up with his first job and empties the dishwasher almost every day. It’s just hard to get him interested in cooking when he barely cares about eating lol Still trying.

Fitness/Weightlifting

Olympic Lifting Training

Training is going well. I’m feeling strong. I’m registered for an event in October and have my sights set on Nationals next year.

Handstands/Pull Ups/Jump Rope

I’m going to put together a formal program for these once classes end.

Daily Walks

Every day except the rainy one.

Hikes

• Goal: Twice a month
  • January 1/3, 1/15, 1/23 ✅
  • February ❌
  • March 3/21, 3/28

Marsh and I got back out there again!

Hot Yoga

• Goal: Twice a month
  • January 1/4, 1/11, 1/18  ✅ 
  • February 2/1 ❌
  • March 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 ✅ 

Most yoga I’ve done yet! And my body thanks me.

Pickleball

Our next league starts in one week, and I’m looking forward to it.

Creative/Other Pursuits

Music

This might be the longest I’ve stuck with consistent guitar practice, and it’s paying off. It’s such a fun outlet. I’ve been following Andy Crowley’s videos, and they’re fantastic.

Painting

Spring break helped here! I finally had time to just sit and mindlessly paint some abstracts today.

Acting Class/Drum Lessons

No progress — yet! I researched both and have very loose plans for this summer.

Spanish

Keeping up with Duolingo… no other progress.

Alcohol Reduction

• Goal: No more than two days of drinking a month.
  • January 1/1, 1/31 ✅
  • February 2/1, 2/21 ✅
  • March 3/21 ✅

Looking Ahead

I’m not thinking about anything but the next three days.