12.21.2011

12 Months of Resolutions: December (& November Revisited)

It's my last month of resolutions!! I cannot believe it. I'm currently debating whether to continue this series into next year, or if to just mix it into another post. What do you think? Regardless, I'll do a wrap up post next month, listing every resolution and such.

For November, I wanted to be UBER THANKFUL! 
Grade: A
Notes: I feel weird sharing all of the things I did/said over the month. I don't want it to seem like I'm bragging or something--look what I DID! Look AT ME! Blah. That's not why I did it. Here are a few things I did:

  • I did a verbal and written list of something I was thankful for daily. 
  • I forgave someone--and that was really hard to do. I think I'm still in progress there.
  • I donated clothes to Goodwill.
  • I helped collect coats for the Men's Home.
  • I helped with a canned food drive.
  • I helped knit hats for cancer patients.
  • I gave a stranger gas money.
  • I edited an unemployed friend's resume.
Would I do this again?
Certainly. We need to stop spending so much time complaining, and realize how lucky we are. Even in our darkest days, we are still so fortunate.
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To wrap up the year, I chose something completely random for December: stop eating red meat for a month. This stemmed from having food poisoning so many times this year. I just cannot take being sick anymore.
I'm also going completely meatless once a week.
And I'm only eating out once a week (this one I have already failed!)

What's something good you've done for others lately?

51 comments:

  1. congrats girl!!!!

    something good i did (actually last week): i gave my lunch leftovers (which i was taking home, cause it was so yummy and tasty) to a homeless man in a street light :)

    my list resolution for 2012? not ready ;/

    kisses,
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

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  2. Ah, I am so proud of you, Elle! You definitely get an A in my book for these accomplishments! :)

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  3. Wow, it seems you really have done so much good for others! You inspire me. I am a vegetarian and I can tell you that it is the best decision I ever made!

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  4. I really loved reading about your monthly resolutions, I think it's a great thing to do, really makes you focus every month instead of just on January 1st

    http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

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  5. That is so awesome you are an inspiration! My resolution for next year is to be kinder to MYSELF. I'm mine own worst enemy and I need to get better at that.

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  6. My resolution is to train more seriously for my race in February. And start for a half marathon after that.

    How are you enjoying going meatless? We love it. We've been almost 100% vegetarian for a few months now.

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  7. Nice work!!! You don't sound like you are bragging...in fact, I think it's inspirational for others to see what you did! I love that you gave a stranger gas money.

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  8. Well done! Hm, I haven´t decided what my goals for next year are yet, have to think about it for a while. :-)

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  9. This is such a great list! And good luck with the no red meat - I went vegetarian two years ago (I try to be mostly vegan but I still cave for eggs and cheese sometimes) and it was one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  10. This post is such an inspiration. You should be so proud of what you've accomplished last month.

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  11. I admire your resolutions. Yes, we should be more aware and grateful. Also, cutting back on meat-consumption is good for our health.

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  12. i love all your posts!!! just continue posting more interesting stuff dear!!!
    i have so many new year resolutions i don't know where and how to start!
    btw happy holidays :)
    xoxo, Haus of Gala

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  13. Your November list of things you did is inspiring to us all.

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  14. Congrats lady! Sometimes it's hard to take a minute from our busy lives and give to others who actually need it. well done!

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  15. this is an awesome project -- how inspiring!!

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  16. Awesome list -- you did great! Maybe I should try this in 2012!

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  17. I like the idea of 'publishing' you resolutions. It makes them more real!

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  18. I think it's a great series to continue - nice concept & it makes you more accountable to the resolutions if you have them 'out there' :)

    http://www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com

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  19. Wow, sounds like you had an awesome month! I know I need to slow down a little more and stop taking it all for granted. Thank you for this post! And I too have thought about limiting my eating out to only once a week...If you figure out how to do it, let me know! :)

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  20. Awesome job, darling!
    You are an inspiration!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. I love monthly goals and resolutions and these are great. Good luck with the rest of December!

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  22. this is a pretty cool idea, not sure i'd be able to keep up. but good for you hun!

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  23. What a great resolution, and great job of achieving it!

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  24. Love your accomplishments in November! And your goals for December!

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  25. What a great idea! You have done so much good, you should be thoroughly proud of yourself!

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  26. i love that you did a verbal and written list of something you were thankful for daily. i enjoy writing my blessings (or gifts, as i like to call them) down too, but i haven't lately so i need to get back on that!(:

    and i completly agree that even on the bad days, there's always something to be thankful for!

    xoxo
    southernpinky.blogspot.com

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  27. i love this idea to have a big resolution for each month, what a great idea!
    i have been thinking hard about my resolutions for next year and i wanna try and focus on way i can help others in my resolutions instead of just ways i can help myself.

    btw i checked out your christmas wishlist and i totally asked for a clarisonic mia face srubber, also. and i'm really really hoping i get it.

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  28. Oh, wow, that's awesome! I love this idea of a resolution for each month!

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  29. COol blog following!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also please check out my blog merry christmas!

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  30. I gave a handful of quarters to a homeless guy last night. Does that count?

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  31. Kudos to you! So much of the time I get wrapped in what I don't have and don't do. I'm glad that you were able to do this successfully! :)

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  32. Wow, well done on doing so many good deeds, i think you've inspired the rest of us to get a move on this holiday season with our good deeds.
    I really like this idea and hope that you continue it

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  33. I also had an incident that wasn't as hard to forgive but to forget. Love how you are inspiring people! Cheers! xoxo
    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

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  34. i like the list of daily thanks! i've been keeping one all year and it makes me happy.

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  35. SO impressive! And I like your idea about going meatless for a month. I did it and felt great. Also now I only eat it very rarely.

    Hope you're having a great week! xoxo

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  36. My resolution next year is to take more help when it's offered!

    Love your wish list!

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  37. thank you for the follow! i love this idea of keeping track with your resolutions. such a great idea! i say keep it going!! lol id say you kicked ASS in november! look at all the great things you did! i can only imagine how great you felt doing every single one of those things!

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  38. It is so important to always be thankful for everything that you have. Even when things don't seem to be going so well, there are always more positives than negatives. :)

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
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  39. I never go back to review my resolutions hence the reason why nothing gets resolved. I should try this next year.

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  40. Sounds great! I definitely need to cut down on eating out as well -- our wallets will definitely thank us! haha.

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  41. wow great deeds! so awesome that you were soo dedicated to doing these things.

    www.sugarfilledcloset.com
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  42. You did so well dear, oh my! Yes, it is also great to just be give thanks, inspire with no complaining, life's too short. Have a very happy holiday to you.

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  43. I think you should continue this series. Such a great way to set little goals throughout the year and stay motivated. I definitely need to impose a rule about eating out once a week on myself.

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  44. oh wow, what a neat way to do this. This is the first I've seen of your installation- I really like it. Always love being grateful and nice of you to try no red meat!

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  45. oh Elle - first off I'm so sorry you've had food poisoning so many times. I used to have the same problem. I try and stay away from weird meats and too many cheeses. I will only eat meat from a cow and a chicken.

    And thank you for reminding us of what's important. I gotta remember to do a random nice act more often.

    Cheers sweetie! have a lovely christmas!
    Reese
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  46. BEAUTIFUL post! I love that you shared it. It will encourage others to do so. I always try to give and help others when possible. It truly makes you feel good. I love the things you did. Continue doing so.
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  47. i believe you should do it again... having a goal always gives us a little perspective on what's really important

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