2016 - A year of 16 Challenges

rdone

Nice to hear you've been keeping up with the challenge and good to hear from you. I hope you enjoyed your holiday!

1. Declutter 2016 items
Not much has happened since I last posted - we really need to sort the house out though, it's awful

2. Read 16 Books
Have started Catch 22 but I'm not that keen on it at the moment, I don't have anything else in the house either so I am going to have to stick with it!
13/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
New week but successfully completed last week
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
Bought lunch today as I couldn't be bothered to make anything before I left the house this morning
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Ran twice last week and going to go for another as soon as I get home this evening
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day
Nothing yesterday, was to hung over from a friends wedding on Saturday!

8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
Back to full time now and failed on the first day!
0/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

9/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays
Went to a lovely wedding on Saturday
22/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday
After the wedding we had a lovely day out yesterday, I'm looking at buying a road bike so we went on a hunt!
15/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.

0/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items
Had a massive clear out of the kitchen on the weekend, it's now looking rather empty which is brilliant! I am not a fan of clutter and stuff.

2. Read 16 Books
Ditched Catch 22 and picked up another book, it's good but I just don't have a huge amount of time at the moment
13/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
New week but failed last night
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
Bought lunch today as I couldn't be bothered to make anything before I left the house this morning
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Nothing so far this week but I did complete my first 10k on Sunday which was super exciting. Just need to double the distance now for the half marathon in less than 2 weeks time
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day
Yep, been trying to keep on top of it but have realised my husband likes to leave things out.

8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
Back to full time now and failed on the first day!
0/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

9/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays
Had a great day on Sunday
23/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday
Lovely relaxing day on Saturday with nothing particular planned
16/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.

0/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items


2. Read 16 Books
Book 14 finished and 15 started. I think I'm going to have to invest in a kindle for our honeymoon as I'm not going to have enough room in my suitcase for all the books!
14/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
New week
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
So far, so good!
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Half marathon on Saturday...
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day


8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
Fail!
0/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

9/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays

23/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday

16/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.
Will be visiting one tonight!
1/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items
This is going well, really starting to empty my house which is great!:)

2. Read 16 Books

14/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
New week
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
So far, so good!
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Half Marathon completed last Sunday. Managed to run the whole thing but my ankle is the size of a house now (broke it 5 years ago), think I'll give swimming a try this evening
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day


8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
Fail!
0/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

9/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays

25/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday

18/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.
New month!
0/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items
Loads more went over the weekend and someone is coming to pick up a few more bits this evening

2. Read 16 Books
Going well with number 15. I've also asked for a kindle for Christmas as we're going away for 3 weeks and didn't think I'd have enough room in my suitcase otherwise.
14/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
Out with the bestie last night as she's about to become a mummy, the husband ate in though.
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
No idea where I am with this!
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Haven't done much since the half marathon, been struggling with my ankle, really feeling the need to get back on it though
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day


8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
I'm getting good at this again!
3/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

9/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays

28/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday

18/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.
New month!
0/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items
Still more leaving the house, it will once again be clutter free!!

2. Read 16 Books
Another two finished which has taken me up to the total for the year! I've enjoyed having this number set as it's encouraged me to go to bed a little earlier each night to be able to read which I find much more relaxing than TV or the like
16/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
Was my mum's birthday yesterday so ate out with her and the family
0/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
Really need to sort myself out on this front!!
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Life has taken over and I really need to get training to take back over
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day


8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
FAIL
3/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
New week
0/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

11/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays

29/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday

20/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.

3/4 (I have two to visit)

rdone

1. Declutter 2016 items
Still more leaving the house, it will once again be clutter free!!

2. Read 16 Books
And another one, possibly two but I can't remember if I'd added it already
17/16

3. Make 3 homemade meals a week
Been a very good week this week
1/3

4. 16 no spend days a month - Changing to 16 no buying anything unnecessary.
Really need to sort myself out on this front!!
0/16

5. Exercise 4 times a week (I have signed up to a triathlon in June so this is a must!) The triathlon is for my Duke of Edinburgh diamond challenge and a month before the wedding. Have been having back trouble but need to slowly get back into it!
Back problems
0/4

6. I currently do the VSPC in which I do a daily, weekly and monthly challenge. Daily is on the 1st Jan put £3.66, 2nd £3.65 etc until the 31st Dec is 1p. Have done it opposite to most people as I felt I'd be more enthusiastic in the beginning and also get more interest! Weekly is rounding my bank account to the nearest £10 at the end of every Sunday and monthly is rounding my salary to the nearest £100.
Still haven't done this as HSBC are being weird

7. Clean/tidy for 16 minutes per day


8. Do at least 3 pages of my Travel scrapbook per month.

11/36

9. Bring a packed lunch at least 11 times this month.
I've done really well this week but no idea how many overall
3/11

10. No buying any unnecessary toiletries and using the stash first


11. When doing craft use up stash in house first, only exception is wedding craft! I have a huge cupboard full of things but always seem to buy new when I want to make something. Allowing the wedding to be an exception as some things I've never had before.


12. Two meals a week to be shopped for in the kitchen cupboards
Yep, yep, yep
3/2

13. Do 16 random acts of kindness that cost nothing

12/16

14. 16 days out with family/friends that doesn't include holidays

29/16

15. 16 days out with H2B that doesn't include holiday

22/16

16. Visit elderly relatives twice a month IN THEIR HOME. I often time a visit to my parents house when I know they'll be there.

3/4 (I have two to visit)

1974nicola

Well done for sticking to it!!

I 'fell off' the posting wagon but I kept the goals in mind. Many of them, I failed. But most of them remained in my brain and I definitele worked towards those goals.

Been thinking about next years for a week or so. I'll post them when I get them tied down.....

Hope you're all well xx