I’m trying to continue doing a monthly round up, and since September is just about over, I’m sharing it here. I first saw this round up on a blog months ago, and thought it was a good idea then. Am only now putting it into practice. Here’s my answers to Katie’s monthly round up questions:
What reading/learning did I do this month?
Learned InDesign and some new Lightroom tricks via Lynda.com I also finished up Book 2 and 3 from the Game of Thrones series. I started Book 4.
What entertainment did I watch/listen to this month?
Carol and I saw Mumford and Sons at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival over Labor Day. Awesome! I also added 3 new songs to my running playlist, “No Church in the Wild”by Kanye West and Jay-Z, “Love is Blindness” U2 cover by Jack White and that super catchy Korean pop song that went viral on YouTube, “Gangam Style” by PSY. After living in Korea for a year and a half, and then spending a year with them in Iraq, I just LOVE Koreans. And this video is just awesome. My TV shows came back this month too: Dexter, Revenge, Homeland…. But I’ll probably catch up mostly via OnDemand or on the internet or from the DVR. And of course football.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?
We spent Labor Day in Aspen. So Pretty.
JJ and I went to France. Awesome.
What gifts did I give and/or receive?
I gave Miles a ridiculously loud toy for his birthday. Seriously? What was I thinking?? JJ gave him HungryHungryHippos.
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
I bought (and then returned) 2 area rugs from Overstock.com
How did I do on my goals for the month?
Eeek. I don’t think I did so well. This is embarassing! I accomplished 2 goals this month. I definitely wrote more than 3x a week, some became blog posts, but most did not. And I got together with friends a few times.
As for the other 5 goals? Well, here’s a rundown::
I did 4/9 strength workouts; 4/6 yoga classes; Ran 17/40 miles; I did not finish either quilts (but I’m close!) and I took a photo every day but one.
Anything else noteworthy to include?
We got married! (finally)
Miles turned 3!

Congrats on your wedding!! And great shots throughout the month!
Very nice collage, and I love your idea of a monthly round-up!