That seems to make them more concrete, doesn't it?
These are in no particular order of importance & some of them intermingle with others, so try to follow me, if you can...Let's get started!
1. Get in shape - This is a cliche resolution. I get it. But it's a goal & I've got to start somewhere. Let me just say to the 99% of people who would look at me & roll their eyes, that lucking out with good genes (though, I appreciate being thin); does not translate into good health & muscle tone. The home work-outs are going ok, but I need to make them a daily routine. Currently, I'm only averaging about 1x a week.
2. Volunteer - Last year, was a good start to this goal. I signed up for several volunteer opportunities through Parks & Rec, stage managed one of the venues for the Lotus World Music Festival, & began helping a small group of folks set up a non-profit organization to provide therapeutic arts programs to disadvantaged youth & eventually the mentally ill. My goal is to keep up this level of volunteer work throughout the year, this year. The non-profit is taking alot of my volunterring-focus as of late, so hopefully once that gets off the ground I won't be as tied up with the administrative side of things, and have more time to focus on the hands-on stuff.
3. Try new things - Broad category, huh? It's intentional. My first endeavor for 2013 was to sign up for an aerial silks class at a local rec center. My class was last Friday & I liked it so much I bought 6 more classes!
Not only does this particular activity serve this resolution in a broad sense; it's also a creative, social, and physical outlet for me.
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4. Buy a vehicle of my own - I listed this in one of my previous entries & intend on accomplishing it this year. I've taken the initial steps necessary to make this happen. I've opened my own bank account (for the first time in 10 years) and set up my direct deposit to automatically deposit a nice chunk from each paycheck into the account. Ideally, I'd like to buy a truck, though not always the most gas-efficient (which is important to me), but I still have hopes of buying the "Shively Homestead" sooner rather than later, and figure I might as well purchase a truck that will be able to serve me for years to come.
5. Truly focus on me - I've been in that same "weird head-space" I mentioned a few posts back, for several months now. Without going into painstaking detail here (mainly, because I'm not ready to divulge details on here, yet) it has alot to do with internal & personal conflicts. Things I want for my future/myself that are in direct conflict with where I am at 31 years old. Taking steps to rectify some of those things have been heart-wrenching and are (realistically) going to get worse before they get better. Keeping my focus and not getting derailed with emotion, is what I'm working on.
6. Fight mediocrity - There is a certain comfort in routine, but don't get swallowed by it.
7. Go to the dentist - because I need to go.
8. Go to the crotch doctor - I'm slightly overdue for a check-up and need to get off my ass/pussy and make an appointment for that, too.
9. Go to the dog doctor - While I'm on this train of thought, I really need to take Trixy for a check-up, too. Lucky gal, Vet's are the all-in-one variety...
10. Guns - It's a real hot topic lately, huh? Well, that's not why. This has been on my to-do list for YEARS & I have yet to do it. I say "guns" because this topic encompasses proper gun-safety training & eventually target practice. My goal is to know about them, understand them, and conquer the anxiety I feel about them.
11. Research, Research, Research - Read everything I can get my hands on about the homesteading skills I hope to one day put into practice. Also, make better practice of documenting my methods, trials, & errors.
....this list is still a work in progress, so I'll leave off here, for now, and post any updates as they come available!
Wanna share your resolutions? I'd love to hear them!
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