Buttercups & Burlap

June is always a bit of a hairy month for teachers; the time we have left to get our long lists accomplished is dwindling and we have only just begun. It kind of makes sense that this month’s goals are going to be a mixed bag.

1. Get used to the quiet
   -I am notorious for having “background noise” (mainly the Food Network or a show I have seen a zillion times on Netflix or Prime or Disney+). I find it tough to go from a noisy classroom to a “pin-drop quiet” house. I’d like to be able to “switch off” the noise.
   
2. Don’t fall behind on weeding
   -I really got behind last spring/summer because it was either pouring down rain and the gardens turned to mud or it was so hot that it was unbearable to be outside for any length of time. This year I changed my layout and there is actually space for the rototiller to get through.
   
3. Workout Regularly
   -I fell off the wagon because my Mom had a massive heart attack and my whole routine went out the window. I have noticed the change in myself since I stopped working out regularly and I’m really frustrated. I also think that this month especially I need the outlet of working out to make it through.

What about you? What goals are you setting for yourself?

I can’t believe how fast May flew by! Just a hop, skip and a jump until the school year is done and summer is officially here! I have been setting three goals each month since the New Year; I focused on physical health and then mental health and then I “made the most of” March. In April, I “Finish[ed] What I Started…” And this month was all about “The Little Things That Make All The Difference.” To keep myself accountable I’m checking in monthly with you all. As a refresher, my goals were…

1. Curb my binge-watching
2. Improving my posture
3. Get new bras

In terms of curbing my binge-watching, I made a list of shows I wanted to watch. Reboot (Disney+) and Wellmania (Netflix). As tempting as it was to binge both series, I watched one episode of ONE show a night. The weather helped me out with this one; it turned really nice so I was able to do more gardening. I think the binge watching may become an issue again in the winter.

In terms of improving my posture, I am going to have to work on this continually. As much as I try to be MINDFUL, I do forget or I get carried away with whatever I am doing BUT I have caught myself saying (internally), “sit up straight!” So I guess that it’s a good sign it’s on my radar at least. I am trying to sit as little as possible at work and at home, however, when I am sitting I avoid crossing my legs, I keep my elbows in and I have given up my favourite spot on the couch for a chair that is much better for my back.

In terms of getting new bras, I bought myself 5 new Remix Lightly Lined Demi bras from La Senza. I have tried other ones, but I keep coming back to these ones. I have to say it feels so nice to have properly fitting bras again!