Another month has passed, and it’s time to check back in on the goals I set for November 2011.
#1 Get my Alexa ranking under 110,000- FAIL (at the end of November, my Alexa ranking was 120,261. I’ve been stuck this month between 118k and 120k and now it’s around 122k. I’m thinking I just need more traffic to get it lower, easier said than done.) 
#2 Submit at least 2 posts to blog carnivals- PASS (I actually submitted 3, but only one was chosen)
#3 Change my last name (got married over 2 years ago) with ING Direct so I can get ready to close my account at Bank of America- PASS (I did it, finally. It only took about 3 minutes by phone. I feel so silly for making it seem like a big inconvenience.)
#4 Figure out how to make money from my blog to cover my hosting fees- PASS (I’ve (reluctantly) added Google AdSense and sold a link. Hopefully between the two I’ll be able to cover the entire cost of hosting for my blog next time the bill is due. 
#5 Have 30 followers on Twitter- PASS (I had 31) Thanks again everybody. 
#6 Get the Evil Credit Card balance under $550.00- PASS (It’s now down to $503.46)
#7 Save at least $20.00 in our Travel Fund- PASS (I saved exactly 20 bucks)
#8 Try to get our new luggage fixed or replaced- FAIL (I didn’t even try)
#9 Contribute at least $25.00 to our Roth IRA– PASS (Exactly)
#10 Contribute at least $20.00 to our Betterment account– PASS (Exactly)
#11 Lose another 7 pounds this month- FAIL (I only lost 4 1/2 pounds, It was because of nutrition, not lack of exercise.)
#12 Take Roxy in to get her yearly shots- FAIL (I still haven’t even made the appointment, just being lazy)
#13 Get at least 17 workouts in this month- PASS (17 and then some, I was able to get in 21 workouts this month. It’s amazing how great I feel on the days I exercise; gotta love those endorphins.)
How did you do on your goals?
Hm.
1. Lose another 5 pounds PASS
2. Make enough money selling unwanted junk on eBay to pay for this fabulous antique I collect that is at auction 11/29. I’ve already sold $775 worth; the antique will probably be about $2000 (but who knows really since it’s an auction). WEEP. The antique went for $8800, not to me. I’m still very disappointed about it. I just loved it.
3. Uh, get the stupid septic tank done? I need to call the contractor. PASS, the permit still isn’t in
2 out of 3 is awesome, Harriet. $8,800, WOW! That must be some antique; I’m sorry you weren’t able to get it.
I’m contributing 100 every into my ING, hoping to save up for a down payment at least
Great job, Aaron!
So you and your new wife are wanting to buy a house…that’s cool. Good luck with your saving.
Wow! Actually your goals sound almost accomplished. 17 workouts! 4.5 lbs lost? You kiddind me, that huge in my books! I am trying to drag myself to the gym. But it is so cold outside that I just cannot force myself. That’s major FAIL.
Thanks Aloysa. There’s lots of cardio-stuff you can do at home (where it’s nice and warm). Good luck trying to get to the gym, I hate going out when it’s really cold too.
21 workouts? Thats amazing! Im struggling with 10…but I count playing soccer as a workout.
Playing soccer definitely counts as a workout. Exercise is addicting, the more I do…the better I feel—which makes me wanna do it the next day too. I never thought I would actually love it. Crazy stuff.