What improvements am I making?

What improvements am I making?

2013:

I'm trying to get better at organizing my life. Cleared up my desk for first time with no clutter on it. Working on making schedules to have routine tasks.

2014:

I've decided my 'One Little Word' to be FOCUS. I get distracted very easily. So, I'm hoping to work on that. As it is, I've made some major improvements in reaching my goals. Scrapped more than I ever have, made more photobooks for gifts, learned to create lists for reminders/tasks and using them on regular basis. That alone has helped me a lot on staying focused or making sure that I get things done. Just need to continue doing it more often!

2015:

I've made huge improvement in CrossFit. I'm getting stronger and faster everyday.

2016:

Last two years have been major ups and downs. I've gotten up from bottom up and there is no looking back. Very pleased to say that kids and I made a great team over the last year and overcome every obstacle. Looking forward to see what 2017 brings for us all.

2017:
I don't think I've made much improvement in any area. However, I've got a better job, so I won't need to depend on Avni as much. Neil has finished his first semester at SFSU in dorm. Pooja has a better job. JK is actually earning money now, as little as he contributes at home, he's still earning. That's a first.

2018:
I've been reading a lot more this year. I read 45 books this year! I think that's the most I've read in a year so far. Lots to put in practice.

After two years of break in Crossfit, I've made major improvement in last 6 months by going about 2-3 days a week. It had been once a week or sometimes only once a month!

I've set 100 goals to achieve in 1000 days and working on many of them. It gives a direction on what to do on free time and not just let the time waste away, rather doing things intentionally.

Did I smile or frown more today?

2012:
As much as I hate to say, it has to be more frown. Started my day with attending 'pooja'/services for Geetaben's mom who passed away last week. There, I also learned that her husband, Vinit, had suffered from cancer last year. That alone is enough to put a damper on your mood.

Then, JK started talking about getting a new car for Pooja (or giving mine to Pooja and getting me a new car), which wasn't exactly something to smile about when we're still uncertain about our finances.

Not having any decent furniture in my room really has me going too. This morning, I wanted to pick a white dress from the bag, after 2 attempts of picking out wrong ones after moving everything from top of the bag and in front of the bag.. I just about had it!

2013:
Update: I did end up giving my car to Pooja and buying one for me. I'm glad that I was able to put almost $8000 down payment, but still not happy about having to take out the loan. My goal was to pay it off by end of the year, but obviously, that didn't happen. Thanks to losing $10K to home deposit that didn't work out.

BUT... I definitely smiles more than frowned today. I worked from mom's home. Pinal was leaving for Chicago at 3:30, so I was glad to be able to spend the day with her. We went out for a walk and had a lunch in the backyard. Great memories!

2017:
hate to say, but more frown than smile, at least at home. At least I have a better job now, something definitely to smile about (Tesla). The car mentioned in 2013 got totaled in 2015 (was kind of a lemon anyway - BMW SUV), and leased Toyota Prius. Hoping to buying it off when the lease ends.

Dh has no grasp of finances of home and that frustrates me more than anything. He's been Uber driving, but most of his earnings goes to pay off his own expenses.

had a great time with Pinal, her family and Pooja being home. Definitely all smiles there!

Worked with Shirley Beaudrew today and had good time talking with her. Going to Doug's Christmas party and meeting up with crossfit friends. Sure to have great time there.

2018:
Definitely smiles! At work, I noticed the email from Elon Musk about Full Self Drive Test Program and he was offering free autopilot software and rebate for premium interior totaling $10000 discount. So after talking to Pinal and JK , I decided to go for it!! I had planned to surprise Neil and Avni by just taking them to pick up the car in the morning, but later, the delivery time got changed to evening and I knew I wouldn't be able to get them to come with me (NYE).

Because of slow work, I ended up coming home an hour early, so I Called Avni on my way home. They had just come home from their Yosemite trip. I couldn't wait to tell them about the car an told them over the phone. Neil was super excited about it. Avni was happy too, but a bit comprehensive about the  'unnecessary purchase'. Anyway, When I got home, they were both home and I Got to spend some time with them before Avni headed off to her home.

Today I felt

2012:
Major accomplishment!!!! I've been wanting to clean out my desk, make it more organized forever and I finally did it!!! It's functional, tiny and neat! Let's hope I can keep it like this on regular basis!

2013:
Happy! We took kids' photoshoot and pics turned out so great!!!! I stayed at mom's home overnight and worked from home on Monday.

2018:
Energetic. I got so much done yesterday that I want to continue that momentum today and keep on going! Of course, I didn't get enough sleep because of that and I might crash as soon as I get home, but I still want to get few things done when I get home.

Also, adventurous and risk taker for making a spontaneous purchase of Tesla car!

What's worth fighting for?

2012:
Something that you strongly believe in. Injustice.

2013:
I've given up fighting for anything. Just go with the flow.. if you don't like the flow, change the direction/path.

2018:
for your principles.

How much did I eat today?

2012:
Well, since it's Thursday today, not very much! Had a banana, some craisins, few 'rasmalai' at mom's home and routine dinner (4 rotis, shaak, dal).

2013:
I took biryani and yogurt for lunch from home. I love making biryani (made it for Christmas) but hardly eat much of it on the day I cook. So, I enjoyed eating leftovers. For dinner, it was usual.

The music genre I listen to the most is...

2012:
I usually set my iPod/iTune on shuffle mode so that I get to listen to everything. But I do like to listen to soft music the most. And if I'm listening to playlist, it's usually instrumental or religious music.

2013:
Mostly Bollywood music or my audio recordings from when I visit Santram in India. I love to get lost in that time I spend in India thru my music recordings.

2018:
soft music, pop, and bollywood with lots of bhajans, dhoons mixed in.

What was my weakness today?

2012:
Being good to those who can care less about me. There is just no such thing as appreciation!

2013:
Snagging those chocolate cookies that dad gave out to all kids. I might've grabbed one too many of those. They're so good!