I did a lot this year. I didn't succeed at everything, but I learned a lot of life lessons. And without further ado, I'm going to post my goals for 2013 for the last time. Next month I may set new ones, since for a few years now this has been a successful venture.
1. Exercise at least once a week outside of dancing.
This didn't go over so well. However, I did exercise today, and I was thinking that now that I have easy access to an elliptical and stationary bike and weight system, this might be easier for me to do.
2. Read one book a month outside of required reading.
I lost track of what I read, but I know I made the goal.
3. Get all my great works papers written.
Done.
4. Save around $50 a month.
I've tried to be really good at this. I think I mostly succeeded.
5. Get my Honors Thesis written.
This was possibly the hardest thing I did all year. But it's done, and it is published.
6. Graduate.
So nice to be done.
7. Get an internship.
The internship will most likely turn into a job. I'm interning with Jolly Fish Press, a national publishing house based out of Provo, but with a virtual office so I can work anywhere!
8. Get an editing job.
Did that.
9. Apply for Grad school.
Done and done! This was only slightly frustrating.
10. Cook 10 new things.
Probably did it. Didn't keep track of new things cooked.
11. Have at least a 3.59 GPA by graduation.
3.6 final GPA!
12. Crochet something new.
Plenty of new things, including a shawl, minion hats, and a cardigan in the works.
13. Take a recreation class.
meh . . .
14. Eat out less.
If we don't count late night Denny's runs.
15. Manage my time better.
Mostly good.
16. Read the New York Times at least twice a week.
Like I said, the Guardian.
17. Go to at least two dance conventions.
Still going strong. Denver Fusion Exchange in January!
18. Index at least 200 names.
...
19. Scrapbook at least 10 pages.
No excuse. I made cards.
20. Make handmade cards for all the major holidays.
Goal accomplished! So much fun.
21. Do something I've never done before.
Plenty. I named some in my previous post, but I'd like to add to the list becoming a DJ for west coast swing and blues dancers. I never would have ever thought I'd do that in my lifetime.
So, total: 17/21
That's proof enough for me that writing my goals down and keeping a monthly account of my progress works for most things I plan to do. I think that I'll probably change certain goals in my next year depending on if and where I get into graduate school.
Here's to a fabulous year, and a fantastic year to come!
