Cherry Blossom Adventures

Another month down in my 101 things in 1001 days pursuit…

January was actually quite mellow compared to the crossing off frenzy I had in December. I am able to cross a couple of things off though and also update on a couple of ongoing tasks.

17. Choose or make invitations

This is done!! We will be sending them later on in the week (so something will be marked off for Feb too!)- I will post photos after! We got them made at the same place that did our save the date cards.

19. Finalize menus for reception

Done also! We had our meeting with the venue coordinator a couple of weeks ago and now everything is ready to go. There will be a beef & fish main and a vegetarian pasta option for any one that doesn`t eat meat (I have to remember to ask if anyone is- off the top of my head I can`t think of anyone coming that is but must check!). Also there are prawn fans for entrees and I can`t remember the other entree we choose but I believe it was vegetarian friendly….

After much thinking about it also I decided to forgo dessert at the wedding since we will have wedding cake. I think with nibblies outside with cocktails before the reception, plus an entree, main and wedding cake that dessert would be too much.

25. Decide on a honeymoon destination and book

Did this early on in the month and posted about it but for those that missed it we are going to Hamilton Ssland for our honeymoon. So excited!!!

29. Try Pilates or yoga (At least two times)

I have done a Pilates DVD 4 times or so this month, all in the last two weeks. Plus on Saturday I went to my first yoga class. So I can cross this off- I will continue to do both I think! I would love to try a pilates class as well with an instructor since doing it from a video is a bit hard sometimes as I can`t always tell if I am doing it right. That said with a video it is free (once vid was purchased of course) and I can do it in the comfort of my own home at any time.

30. Go to Aqua Arobics (Or swim laps) at least five times. (in progress)

Working on this, hopefully will be able to cross it off after Feb. I have gone four times so far (but once was tonight)!!! It is a weekly class and I hope to continue with it for awhile since mum & Gem usually come also so it is kind of fun!

32. Lose another 5 kilos (3/5) now (4/5)

So in total I have lost just under 9 kilos since returning to Australia (by .2 according to my last weigh in but more since I weighed myself yesterday on my own scales)…..I really really really hope that this will have hit maintaining weight loss for six months at least by the time I do another update!!! Of course I want to lose more than those 10 but it is a good start…

51. Participate in Macro Monday every week for 12 weeks straight (5/12) now (9/12 if I count yesterday).

I am still going strong with this goal.

64. Take Shun to at least one major sporting game

Shun & I went to the 20/20 cricket earlier in the month- Shun had a great time and it was a really fun night out! I had work the next day (and the day of) so it was a bit exhausting as we got home late but I am so glad we went!!!

I thought for a change I should highlight the things I would like to complete in the month of February- firstly I would like to be able to mark off a 10kg loss in weight, also attending aqua five times or more, send invites for the wedding, buy and organize stuff for favours,  learn how to do self breast exams and am contemplating taking on a week long detox seeing as I have already cut out coffee and alcohol for awhile- it seems like a good time to do a detox. I will need to do a bit more research into this however. Would also like to cross of participated in Macro Monday for 12 weeks straight. I also really need to get my act into gear and organize a trip out to the country with Shun- day trip somewhere perhaps (any suggestions) and also organize a camping trip if possible- if this does not get crossed off while we are in Australia it is okay because I am certain we will go camping in summer in Japan but it would be nice to go while we are here. Lastly, if possible this month I would like to buy my ticket back to Japan- I have been putting it off waiting for test results for my Dad but I probably can`t put it off much longer…

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