well, it looks like 2012 snuck up on me. 2011 was definitely an interesting year to say the least. i spent half of it in alabama, a state a year ago was just some weird southern state. but it changed my life. it opened my eyes to this whole new world and although it was a bumpy ride, it is one i am so thankful and blessed to have been able to take. summer'11 was amazing as always, never a dull moment and it may have been one for the record books. and 23 in general was an epic year. but i am looking forward to this next year and the adventures i will take. i dont like to make resolutions, but i am gonna make some realistic goals for 2012....so here they areeeeeeeee... [they are in absolutely no order either!]
1- save $3,000. i know it is not a lot, but i mean at this rate if i get a job, saving that much will be a good strong amount. and i mean it is less than my summer salary, so i think it is something i can actually achieve.
2- do something once a month for me, plan a day trip, try something new, go hiking on the AT or canoeing for the day.. anything one time a month for me...
3- set a plan for the next 2-3 years. whether it is to go back to school or find a job that i like/can see myself doing for the next few years
4- go to at least 3 concerts. this summer i was lucky enough to go to 3-dispatch, tim mcgraw/luke bryan, kenny chesney/zbb and then lady a this winter. i wanna go to some more this summer. too much fun to pass up.
5- be healthier/more confident in myself-lose 20 pounds. this is not only for the wedding but also because i want to feel healthier. so eating right, exercising and treating myself better.
6- read more. i'll admit i am not a big reader. so i am gonna say, read 10 books. i read about 5 books in alabama this fall, which for me was really good. so i would really like to keep that trend up!
7- really go through my stuff and throw things away. i have a hard time at really getting rid of the clutter. so here's to being able to throw the old things away!
8- visit some friends-preferably in the uk! i miss georgia and katherine more than words can say. i really truly do, and i would do anything to be able to see them before 2013! but also jessica is someone who i would do anything to visit. and i would love to go back to az! plus we always said the next time i get back we are going to vegas and i could do that!
9- not let relationships/boys bother me so much. this one is strange i know, but in reality i always get very invested in boys when i shouldnt/when i know they are not healthy relationships and when i know they wont work. so i want to try to be more relaxed and not let my emotions get the best of me.
10- spend more time with my family. and with this i mean my parents and siblings. i dont have the best relationships with them, but i want to try and make them stronger. they really are all you have....
11- learn to cook! to bake, to cook, to be able to eat something other than just cereal and salad when i have to make my own dinner! haha, it is pathetic i know...but i am a master at making anything over a fire. when it comes to a stove/oven eek no thanks.
12- take more pictures. i love to have pictures that i took of things. whether it is friends or nature or whatever. i love it and have kinda stopped recently. but i would love to start that up again :)
i hope yall had a good new year :)
1 comment:
these sound like good achievable goals! i really have to focus on #7 for myself. i hate the thought of moving again and carting all of this junk around for no reason.
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