1 {365} A Drawing A Day Project: February Edition {Doodles}

A selection of my drawings from my {365} A Drawing A DayProject...Check out my flickr collection to see the rest.

Ok, I realize it is April and I am just showing you my February drawings...I've gotten a little behind especially with the month of March.  I'm caught up in April though and I can't wait to show you those, I feel like I'm developing.  I also decided each month should have a theme.


January Edition {Things I See}
February Edition {Doodles}
March Edition {Architecture}...this one will be a work in progress.
April Edition {Imaginary Flowers}...to come soon.

0 {February} Resolution Update

I didn't do as well this month, but here are my updates and excuses:

ARE exams: Ok, Mardi Gras was this month, so I knew I wouldn't get much done in this department. I have been studying...some. But I didn't take any tests. This is ok though, I think my brain needed a break. And I got good results from last months tests...yeah!

Work: This month was a bit stressful at work, but I am pushing through. I completed two big deadlines...and this week I was rewarded for my hard work! Yay!

NO shopping until May: I do not get a check for this one. I was bad this month. In true Carnival form, I have overindulged. A big fat X for this one. I will get back on track for March.

Finances and The budget: Despite it being Mardi Gras and doing so poorly on the no shopping challenge I still managed to stick to my budget and pay the allocated amount for each bill...check.

Fitness: Did I mention it was Mardi Gras? Although this did require a lot of walking...

Growing the blog: Still need to work on this one, but my visitors count is steadily rising...thanks!

Despite not doing so well, I am not giving up!

Pictured are some of my favorite purchases from Etsy {and these are ok, because I sold quite a few items this month!}

3 {January} Resolutions Update

Vintage Pom-Pom Trim + Love Plate from World Market + Live What You Love Print from Hijirik Studio

So here is my update on how my resolutions are going:
1. ARE exams: I've been studying away...Two more tests down!
2. Work: I'm still working hard, but trying my best not to get too stressed. I'll give this one a check.
3. Finances: I am doing really well with this one! This month I paid off three small credit cards...yeah!
4. The budget: Check plus!
5. NO shopping until May: Ok, so I did a TINY bit of shopping. My purchases are pictured above. The pom-pom trim I have actually been searching for for quite sometime- it will grace my tiny Christmas tree next year. The plate I purchased on a day of depression, but at least it was just a plate. And the print I just love. I am always on the lookout for art that speaks to me, and this fit the bill. Grand total of unnecessary spending for the entire month of January....$25. I think this is pretty good for one month. Honestly, although there were moments that I wanted to buy other things, it feels really good to have not. Now, these items feel like real treasures.
6. Living Room Make-over: I'm trying to pace myself on this one, but I think I have found some good couch options. {The Jasper is definitely in the lead.}
7. Fitness: I have been doing really well in this department. I have been doing at least 30 minutes of exercise almost everyday. I'm quite proud of myself. As a mentioned last weekend, I have even started walking to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings {it isn't that far, but I always used to drive. this also discourages me from going shopping afterwards}
8. Growing the blog: Still need to work on this one, but I have been blogging very consistently...50 posts this month, which I think is a record for me.

Not too bad for a month!