October Goals

[via Kayla Aimee]

It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared my goals, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been knocking stuff out of the park the last couple of months. I’ve had a ton going on – from the bathroom project to my best friend getting married – and I’m ready to get back into the usual swing of things. I’m following along with Rachel Hollis’ Last 90 Days Challenge as a way to pick back up on some of the bigger goals that I set for myself at the beginning of the year but haven’t quite achieved yet. Going back through my goals really put things into perspective for me at how much I’ve done this year and also the kind of expectations I put on myself. I’m constantly adding goals to my plate and there is realistically no way for me to achieve everything. I took some time to refocus and reprioritize so that I can potentially make some changes to start the new year on the right foot as opposed to starting over.

On the blog in September

October Goals

Monthly

  • Try out a food delivery service – I’ve been wanting to try this for a while, but just finally got around to looking into it a little more and talking to a friend who uses it. Looking forward to giving it a try this month.
  • Celebrate Homecoming – I just love football season, and homecoming is no exception. I’m really hoping it’s a later game so we can go to House Decs and the Parade on campus.
  • Create a fall bucket list – I’ve got a lot of things on the to-do list that are quintessential for celebrating fall.
  • 8 Blog Posts – I made it to 10 last month and I want to keep it up.

Weekly

  • Create and maintain budget
  • Meal prep and shop
  • Social media free weekends

Daily

  • Maintain work life balance
  • No fast food
  • No spend
  • Exercise
  • Prayer Time/Bible Reading

What are your goals for October?

Weekend Wrap Up – Brittany and Evan’s Wedding

My best friend, Brittany, got married this past weekend and I’m so excited for them that I’m screaming it from the rooftops. I was so thankful to be asked to be part of their special day. Their wedding took place in Lake Geneva, WI which gave an absolutely perfect backdrop for all the festivities. Here are some of my favorite snap shots from the weekend.

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Untitled by Jacqueline and Kevin Reape on 500px.com

Untitled by Jacqueline and Kevin Reape on 500px.com

Untitled by Jacqueline and Kevin Reape on 500px.com

Bible Journaling – Psalm 5:3

In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. – Psalm 5:3
Is anyone else here a fan of the Enneagram? I started learning about it a year ago and since then, it’s been such an awesome tool to learn about myself and how I relate to people around me.
If you’re not familiar, the Enneagram is a typology of nine interconnected personality types. On a basic level, it helps you determine who you are and why you operate the way you do. Even though there are lots of tests similar to this -strengths finder, Meyers Briggs, etc – this one really has a growth mindset and has a foundation of faith.
I’m a type 8 (The Challenger) and in all my research, one of the most helpful things I’ve learned about myself is that I tend to have a hard time being still before God, which means I need to work extra hard at it.
Since realizing this, I’ve been setting aside 5 minutes a day to be still and it’s been super encouraging. Lately, I’ve been hearing God tell me to wait expectantly. This bible journaling entry is a representation of my busy mind contrast with the hope of God’s word.
So now I’m curious, what number are you? Let me know below!

Friday Five

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Sunsets, a sweet pup covered in beautiful light, succulents growing on succulents, a curated closet, and neighborhood walks. These are a few of my favorite things.

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Hi, I'm Jacqueline - believer, learner, and all around hobby enthusiast. I'm married to my highschool sweetheart, Kevin, and we live in the midwest with our sweet pup.

On this blog I share all kinds of things about my life - from my faith journey to the garden in my neighbors backyard. I've been blogging for almost eight years and use this space as a way to document my daily life.

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