Happy New Year! 2023 Musings and 2024 Goals

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2023 was a strange year for me. I spent about 9 months not being able to workout. I was really only going on walks/hiking/jogging with my Peleton app. I didn't touch my weights at all. Thankfully after my shoulder operation in August, I was finally able to lift light weights in October. I started from scratch using 3-5 pound weights. It was a very humbling experience going from doing 20 push ups in a row to push ups on my knees and finding that I can only do 8 reps before I fail. As of last week I just started picking up 10 to 12 pound dumbells again. It feels really good to get stronger. I just have to keep pushing and to trust the process. It can be really frustrating at times to know I used to be able to lift so much more. 

For 2024 my fitness routine is with Alexia Clark (I'll have an in-depth post coming soon). I'm participating in her split program which is typically two upper body workouts, two lower body workouts, and a mobility workout in the middle. I'm also taking a lot more time to stretch and warm up. On Sundays I put on my VR headset for an intense cardio workout with Supernatual.

I also want to grow my Youtube channel. One of my goals for 2024 is to release two videos a month. Videos take a lot of time and I'm still learning and figuring out how to make good videos. Please like and subscribe to my channel if you want to see more videos on handbags. Purses have always been my passion ever since I was a little kid. I just loved carrying a bag and putting my things inside for safekeeping. It made me feel very grown up. 😆 My youtube channel's main focus will be on purses, new and vintage pieces.

I will be participating in a No Spend January instead of my usual Frugal February because I will be traveling most of February to New York. If you'd like to join me, please do! You can make up your own rules to what fits your lifestyle. For me, it will be no unneccesary purchases. Experiences are fine. Replacing an item is okay but if I can wait until February to make that purchase, even better. My goal is to save some money this month and reset my spending habits. My spending in December was out of control with all the holiday sales and shopping for gifts. To keep myself busy and off the internet, I will be decluttering my closet and listing items I no longer use that will hopefully go to a new home. I do want to spend more time reading. I have a whole bunch of books I'd like to read in 2024. 

Here's what's coming for January reviews- First review will be my new Polene Numèro Dix in smooth cognac. I just finished taking photos and a video for it today. It's a Christmas gift from my husband. I've been eyeing it ever since I saw it back in September and he bought it for me.  🥰

I'll also go over how much I spent on clothing in 2023. The numbers are always eye opening for me. That's going to be a fun post. 😏

I have some more reviews in the works from Athleta, Lululemon, Aviator Nation, and Naked Cashmere. One of my goals for 2024 is finding the most comfortable and petite friendly jeans. I've been living in sweats and joggers for the past 3 years and I think I'm finally ready to wear denim again. But the catch is, they have to feel like I'm wearing sweatpants and joggers. I refuse to give up comfort for style.

As always, thank you for reading my blog. I would love to know what your 2024 goals are. Let me know in the comments if there's something you want to see featured on my blog. What are you looking forward to most in 2024? 

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!