I feel MUCH better about the fact that I’m writing this month’s goals actually AT the beginning of the month, as opposed to last month which was halfway through. But I’ve decided to tweak the way I’m writing my goals just a bit. Some of the things that I’ve made a habit of aiming at every week (like working out and drinking water) probably won’t be on the list, anymore, but I don’t want you all to judge me and think it’s because I’m not doing them anymore. ;) I am! I just think once something becomes a fairly regular part of my life, it’s less of a “goal” and more of an actual regular activity.

September was a great month! I shot lots of pretty weddings (including my first beach one!), did my first sunrise shoot, survived a week without Aaron (but wore one of his shirts most days to make myself feel better), made a fall wreath, loved on my kitties, and in general enjoyed the beginnings of Fall and all that it means (like more hot beverages and breaking out boots). Oh, annnnd I got the 85 mm 1.2 lens…which I’m just KIND of excited about. :D

This is how September turned out:

PERSONAL

– Workout 3-4 times a week (may have missed a day or two, but for the most part did pretty well!)
– Look into purchasing new workout DVD’s/system
– Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day (so close! but I only hit two glasses on several days….so bad, I know)
– Write at least 3 letters (I wrote two!)
– Work on photobook
– Keep reading Wuthering Heights
– Finish editing photos for Dad
– Make new wreath for Fall
– Buy more frames for photo wall & order prints
– Get better system for organizing mail
– Try at least one new recipe
– Create/print off daily cleaning schedule
– Look into more natural household cleaners

BUSINESS

– Edit 3 weddings
– Submit 2-3 weddings/shoots for publication (Only submitted one…need to work on that!)
– Sort ALL receipts for 2012, thus far (!) (Sorted SOME!)
– Establish a business budget plan (!)
– Write my “why” (I have started it…)
– Buy new desk
– Order iMac
– Order new laptop bag
– Put together filing cabinet
– Design 2 client albums
– Read at least 2 chapters in Worth Every Penny 

Sooo, not bad at all! There are a few things I definitely still need to get working on, but I’m really happy with the progress I made in the new desk and computer and getting my work space happier and more functional! :) Now, for October!

PERSONAL

– Get rid of at least 30 things (clothes, etc)
– Have coffee chat/girl time at least 3 times
– Write 2 letters
– Work on photobook
– Keep reading Wuthering Heights
– Read 2-3 more stories in Aimee’s book
– Finish editing photos for Dad
– DIY scarf project
– Order prints for myself & my Grandma
– Put together frame for Grandma
– Try at least one new recipe
– Start compiling Christmas gift ideas

BUSINESS

– Hang up 1-2 canvas prints in office
– Rearrange shelf/file cabinet
– Edit 3 weddings
– Submit at least 2 weddings/shoots for publication
– Finish writing my “why” & possibly blog
– Design 3 client albums
– Read at least 2 more chapters in Worth Every Penny
 – Come up with 1-2 new blog series ideas
– Order shipping boxes
– Get ideas for styled shoot finalized

For some reason, I’d oddly excited about the “getting rid of at least 30 things” goal. I’m just ready to purge some stuff. So, hopefully I’ll even surpass that number, but I thought it was a good starting place.  I’m also really excited that my parents are coming to visit in a couple weeks and that I’m able to go back with them to Indiana for a few days to see my grandma who’s fighting cancer right now and not strong enough to make a trip out here. It’ll be great to get some quality time with her, and to see some other family and friends, as well.

So, here’s to October – one of my FAVORITE months of the year – and all of the excitement it’ll hold! :)