Today I thought it would be a good idea to sit down and evaluate my progress again in my efforts towards living more sustainably. I have still followed through on my goals that I chose at the beginning of the quarter, but a couple weeks ago I had added a couple new ones.
My first goal that I had added was to start using a travel mug instead of the disposable coffee cups from Starbucks since I drink coffee almost daily (yes, I realize there may be a bigger issue there than just the cup it comes in, such as the quantity, but that's for another day!). Unfortunately, I have to confess that I have not yet done this. The next time I was at Starbucks I glanced at the travel mugs they sold there, decided the prices were ridiculous and didn't buy one. To be honest, since then I just haven't made it a priority to go look elsewhere and get one, as embarrassing as that is to admit... Before the quarter ends though I REALLY am going to meet this goal!
My second goal was to get some power strips to use in my apartment so that it was easy for me to shut down my electronics. My cell phone and laptop used to be plugged in and/or on literally 24 hours a day and a power strip would make it easy to remedy this. I mentioned this to my dad and he gave me two power strips so I was able to take care of this goal only a few days after I set it! I now have a power strip in my bedroom for my cell phone, lamp and fountain as well as another power strip in the living room for my laptop and other electronics. It took me a little while to get into the habit of remembering to flip the switch but I do pretty well at it now.
Just looking at the two goals above, it averages out to only a 50% success rate, which is failing by most standards. Ouch! But combined with the other changes I have made throughout this quarter, I suppose I am doing alright. It's amazing how all the little changes can add up over time to a somewhat re-vamped lifestyle, but I am optimistic I'll get it down over time! Then once that happens, I can start harping on my friends. I'm sure they can hardly wait... :)
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