The first week has now come and gone in my ROW80 challenge. How did I do? Eh, it wasn’t the best week but it wasn’t a complete loss, either.
I didn’t meet my word goal this week. I’m kind of disappointed about this but I know why it happened, at least. I started a chapter and about half way through, I realized it’s not where I wanted it to go. It just didn’t “feel” right. So I’ve been mulling over my notes and my outline trying to figure out what went wrong. Good news is that I think I found what was missing, but it means I need to do some revisions to earlier chapters. And that’s okay with me because I know it will be positive additions to the storyline. Now to sit my butt down and do it – which is the goal for this coming week.
I didn’t meet my walking goals, however, I knew that was going to happen as I was dealing with the aftermath of bronchitis. In order not to relapse, I’m building myself up to meet my goal. It takes time to build a new habit and I have to be vigilant in changing my bad ones to good ones.
Which also includes eating healthier. I’ve done okay with this goal this week. I even made some Mason Jar Salads for the hubby and I. They really do keep well, and its such a wonderful time saver to have them made up and waiting for you.
I did meet all my promotion goals and visited a tons of blogs this week. I think Triberr has helped me tremendously in doing this. It’s a quick and easy way to promote others, plus because I’m part of three tribes, I’m able to read a variety of great content. I love it when I find something to streamline my processes. Makes me a happy camper, ya know.
The best part about this week is that I’ve finally figured out my groove for posting on my blog. I started to do author interviews and decided to make it a series. Its called Behind the Quill. I’m asking a mixture of questions – some about writing and some are more personal – in hopes that it will interest reader/fans as well as other writers. It has been fun so far and I can’t wait to post the next one, which will be Thursday if you’d like to stop by.
That wraps up my week. How about you? Are you part of the ROW80 challenge? If so, how did you do this week? And if not, have you recently set any goals for yourself and how’s your progress on them?
I had never heard of Mason Jar Salads, but I’m definitely going to try them when I get back from convention. great goals. good luck.
I’ve never heard of Mason Jar salads either. How do they work?
And I love Triberr. I find it’s really streamlined my ability to keep track of blogs I want to visit, comment more, and promote others more.
Oh Mason Jar salads are so nice! I ran across them on Pinterest and then did some further research.
Basically, you take quart size Mason Jars (preferably wide-mouth as its easier but either will do) and make a salad in them. Close them up and viola! It lasts for about a week – no ooey gooey mess, no wilted leaves – all yummy goodness.
But there are tricks to it. Like you have to put the dressing in the bottom of the jar. Then build upwards, the hearty veggies first then the softer ones, until finally you add the lettuce (or if you’re like me spinach) on top.
If you Google “Mason Jar salads” you can find lots of different recipes that have worked for others.
I made some up last week for my husband to take to work with him (since he does the 12 hours shifts). They are quick, easy and healthy too! I even had a few for myself this week. 😉
Go, Jennifer, go! Congrats on doing well your first week. You didn’t hit all your goals, but you PURSUED them…that’s worth a lot. Thanks for sharing about the Mason Jar Salads…one more incredible use for the lowly Mason jar, and a great lunch idea!
Jodi,
Thank you for reminding me that pursuing my goals is just as important at meeting them. I need to keep that in mind as well!
Thanks for stopping by!
Great work on what you did hit, Jennifer! I’ve had some illness stuff as well and understand needing to build back up. Don’t beat yourself up re: the exercise piece. It will come back as you get better. For the writing, I’m glad you were able to identify what was stopping you and tweak where needed. I’ve done that before as well versus keep writing myself into a corner.
Thanks for the encouragement, Barbara. I hope you are feeling better!