Gratitude & Goals: August 2014

August already! This year is going so fast, but at the same time I feel like a lot has happened.

So far this year I have:

• Bought my first car
• Moved out of home
• Got a new job
• Moved in with my boyfriend
• Got approval to buy our first house
• Traveled to the Gold Coast
• Traveled to Bali
• Bought a new bed, washing machine, lounge suite and other house-related things

I'm pretty goal orientated, so it's important for me to always have goals. Just as important, is being grateful.

Gratitude

• A full-time, busy job that I enjoy
• A great relationship with my boyfriend
• Renting a house in a good location, next door to mum, while we save for our own place
• Savings, and leftover money to spend on things I need/want (like cracking my Galaxy S3 a couple of days ago, and upgrading to an S5)
• A reliable car
• My friends and family (and cat!)
• My health and wellness
• Plans for our future

Goals

Short term goals for August:

• Find out the asking price for the house next door, and make an offer
• Gym at least 3x per week
• Walk as much as I can, since the weather is getting better
• 2x cheat meals per week, with one cheat treat out (no pick n mix or corn chip snacks!)
• Pay off my S5 on my credit card
• Save more than I have budgeted
• Feel healthier and focus on fitness and nutrition

Have a great month everyone! I'll be reviewing these in 2 weeks, and again at the end of the month. 

Vision Board: July 2014

For the past few years I have always been into positive visualisation and the law of attraction.

Over the past year or so I haven't been doing a lot of it, so I thought my blog would be a good place to put it all together.

Samoyed

I am mostly a cat person, but how can you resist a Samoyed? So fluffy, and one of the happiest looking dogs ever.

My boyfriend and I can't wait to get one of these when we own our own house.

First House

We have just started looking at the idea of buying our first house. We have a bit of saving to do, but are getting an idea of what is out there. 

Requirements are modern kitchen and bathroom (not too hard in Christchurch, since they are mostly being done up due to Earthquake damage at the moment), a garage and of course a yard for the samoyed! 

Car

While not a real priority for the forseeable future, if I was to get a new car I would like a Holden Cruze in black. A good size for me, and my favourite shape.

The house and samoyed are higher on the want-list than the car though.

Decor

In line with the house, I can't wait to own my own home, and be able to decorate it with my own style, and most importantly - art.

I have a couple of things already, but I don't really like putting it up in a home we rent - it just doesn't feel like it belongs.

I'll definitely be getting some inspirational quotes, and photos to print out to put in photo frames.

A happy, healthy life

And of course, to continue a happy, healthy life in all areas - work, love, home, friends, health, and wealth.