There are now 78 days until I turn 40. Back in March I wrote about some goals that I wanted to achieve. Now that my day of reckoning is within site, perhaps it is time to recap, and get an update.
Goal 1: Lost 40 pounds.
Status: I have achieved this goal, having lost 41.6 pounds to date as of this morning. I just need to lose another 10 pounds to meet my overall goal. After that, my goal will be to keep off the weight.
Goal 2: Boundary Waters Trip:
Status : Limbo. It didn’t happen earlier, and my dad now have hurt his wrist somehow, falling off a ladder I believe. Also, I found out that I will need to have surgery to fix two hernias, so this trip may have to wait until next summer, or much later in the fall, which would be OK, there would be NO BUGS.
Goal 3: Backpacking trip with the Peanut.
Status: Probably not going to happen this year. I don’t have a backpack, or most of the other equipment for taking such a trip. Hopefully next year. Maybe.
Goal 4: Take a trip with my beautiful wife. This is still being planned. We are planning on going the week OF my birthday. Maybe to Maine, maybe to Wisconsin. Ahh, can you imagine me in such exotic locations…..
Goal 5: Build a tree house.
Status: Not gonna happen this year. Too Hot and Too Wet this summer. Plus, the funds were not available, or the time.
Goal 6: Finish the basement.
Status: Done, minus a bar fridge and furniture, but a much more enjoyable, and useable space.
That’s about all for now. I am still exercising everyday. 1 hour on the treadmill or 45 minutes of cardio/core every other day. I am enjoying it, but I have to admit I am taking it a little easier since learning of the hernia. My doctor said I should be fine to continue what I am doing but I have been letting up a bit anyways.
Hope y’all are having a great summer. I am, and I am happy about my progress. Only 78 more days! I am expecting lots of presents!
