I’m restarting this blog with an entry that doesn’t actually focus on crafting, because I can.

A friend over at Plurk (like Twitter, but awesome), Kristy, mentioned the idea of a No Buy July earlier this month and I started thinking about it.  Not if I would do it or not – I had noticed the greatness of the idea at once – but what else could change.  I mean, if I was going to change things, why not Change Things.  Those of you who know me will know I do not, generally, do things halfway very well.

So, with that being said, tomorrow starts this whole Month of Change.  There’s been things leading up to it – finally getting my hypothyroidism treated has done wonders for my energy, for one.  I’ve also gotten bolder with dealing with unhealthy things in my life (both physically and emotionally) and I’m feeling a lot more sure of myself and my ability to follow through.

What am I following through on? Here’s what I’ve come up with:

1. I get to eat out once a week (the only exception is the week my little brother is in town, when I can do it twice).
2. No soda. I obviously can’t handle moderation with this, so it has to go.
3. No buying anything at the gas station near my apartment, which is where I get most junk food I consume.
4. 10 hours a week cleaning my apartment. This must be spread out over at least 4 days, since it needs to be a habit. Also, laundry doesn’t count. I have boxes to go through, old Bop magazines to recycle (JTT posters, anyone?), and general crap to just pitch.
5. Finish 1 craft project a week, be it a knitting project, cross-stitch, or some decoupaged magnets.  Just something!
6. Get my butt back to the gym 4 days a week.  I’ve slacked the last two weeks.

Simple enough, right?  The only additional thing is if I sell anything on Artfire (if I ever bother to stick things in my shop), I can only use that money on more craft supplies to make more things to sell.  This should get me motivated to stock my shop, since I love buying craft supplies.  That, of course, is part of the reason I need No Buy July.

There will be crafty updates later – maybe even tonight!