Category Archives: Goals

I guess I should announce…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

That I am home. Leaving was single-handedly one of the top two most difficult days of my life, walking away from beautiful faces, filled with smiles, hope, love and desperation, a desire and need to be loved completely.  I saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in 80 Days, Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, New Beginnings, The "Impossible" Challenge | 28 Comments

I Can’t, I Can’t, I Can…

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

I just returned from a long walk, through a field passed a 200 year old Hospital, which is stunning and beautiful; perhaps even more so as it’s gardens are filled to the brim with daffodils. It is cold, rainy and dark, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Faith, Goals, Inventing My Life, Purpose Driven Life | 22 Comments

April Plans

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Tuesday night my March accomplishments were posted, it made me think about what my goals for April are! This will be a month of a very large move and adjustment to a new job, so I’m going to try to be very realistic! … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections | 16 Comments

March Plans – Revisited!

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Well the end of the month is here! In many ways this was a very long & difficult month – my car being taken off the road due to a problem with the steering wheel, many job applications, a cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections | 15 Comments

April Is The Month To Sparkle

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

I eluded in my last post, that I had a simple plan for April which I hope others will join! I have tried a plan Sparkle before, with some success so I’ve decided to dedicate April as the month to … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Plan Sparkle | 24 Comments

Inventing My Life – Planning My Path

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

I had a very good thinking session this morning as I try to make some pretty huge personal decisions over the next month or so about both the short-term and long-term plans for my life. I was feeling somewhat unsure of how to … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Goals, Inventing My Life | 17 Comments

Flexitarian

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

He’s She’s my buddy, that cow there and I’m almost convinced she would let me stop and hug her, but I haven’t yet tried.  As of late, cows, chickens, goats and the like, have been on my mind. Long time … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical Consumption, Goals, New Beginnings, Personal Responsibility | 44 Comments

What Would You Like To Do?

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

My post on yesterday’s co-op made me think a lot about this journey, this growth, this change. I have so much further to go on my quest, I have leaps to make in terms of where I’d like to be, … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Purpose Driven Life | 41 Comments

Plans for 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

As you wander through this troubled world, in search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away, and hear my voice like a serenade I’ve been thinking a great deal about plans for 2010. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, New Beginnings, Purpose Driven Life | 13 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

I’ve had this post rambling around in my empty flu infested head for quite a while. As most of my friends near 30, I’ve noticed a trend emerging that worries me, almost all are preparing to purchase a house within … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Funds, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Goals, Housing | 3 Comments