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!
Monday, December 30, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Finally Some Progress!
So, I'm really doing well on achieving my goals this year. And that feels pretty darn fantastic. Right now I stand at four failed goals out of twenty-one. So that's 17/21. That's 80 percent success!
1. Exercise at least once a week outside of dancing.
...
2. Read one book a month outside of required reading.
I've been so enjoying literature.
3. Get all my great works papers written.
Like I said before: five stars!
4. Save around $50 a month.
I was able to save a lot of money last month.
5. Get my Honors Thesis written.
Honors thesis defended and passed! Now to publish.
6. Graduate.
As long as I don't fail, this is happening, people!
7. Get an internship.
I heard back. Trying to set up an interview.
8. Get an editing job.
I love freelancing!
9. Apply for Grad school.
I only have to wait for my GRE writing score, and then all my applications can be submitted. And that's both a relief and a worry. Now I'll have to see if I get in!
10. Cook 10 new things.
I'm going to really enjoy cooking more now as my time has freed up a little bit.
11. Have at least a 3.59 GPA by graduation.
I've reached this goal, and so I just have to get good grades this semester to keep it.
12. Crochet something new.
I'm working on a cardigan now, and I plan to make minion hats for my cousin's kids.
13. Take a recreation class.
FAIL
14. Eat out less.
I've been pretty good at this.
15. Manage my time better.
If I didn't know how to do this, my life would have fallen apart last month.
16. Read the New York Times at least twice a week.
Well, does the Guardian count?
17. Go to at least two dance conventions.
I think I've been to four this year. The problem? I want to go to more conventions, but school is getting in the way!
18. Index at least 200 names.
FAIL
19. Scrapbook at least 10 pages.
FAIL
20. Make handmade cards for all the major holidays.
On to Thanksgiving cards!
21. Do something I've never done before.
Well, I've never defended a thesis before, taken the GRE, made finals in an advanced blues comp . . . I'd say this year is full of firsts.
1. Exercise at least once a week outside of dancing.
...
2. Read one book a month outside of required reading.
I've been so enjoying literature.
3. Get all my great works papers written.
Like I said before: five stars!
4. Save around $50 a month.
I was able to save a lot of money last month.
5. Get my Honors Thesis written.
Honors thesis defended and passed! Now to publish.
6. Graduate.
As long as I don't fail, this is happening, people!
7. Get an internship.
I heard back. Trying to set up an interview.
8. Get an editing job.
I love freelancing!
9. Apply for Grad school.
I only have to wait for my GRE writing score, and then all my applications can be submitted. And that's both a relief and a worry. Now I'll have to see if I get in!
10. Cook 10 new things.
I'm going to really enjoy cooking more now as my time has freed up a little bit.
11. Have at least a 3.59 GPA by graduation.
I've reached this goal, and so I just have to get good grades this semester to keep it.
12. Crochet something new.
I'm working on a cardigan now, and I plan to make minion hats for my cousin's kids.
13. Take a recreation class.
FAIL
14. Eat out less.
I've been pretty good at this.
15. Manage my time better.
If I didn't know how to do this, my life would have fallen apart last month.
16. Read the New York Times at least twice a week.
Well, does the Guardian count?
17. Go to at least two dance conventions.
I think I've been to four this year. The problem? I want to go to more conventions, but school is getting in the way!
18. Index at least 200 names.
FAIL
19. Scrapbook at least 10 pages.
FAIL
20. Make handmade cards for all the major holidays.
On to Thanksgiving cards!
21. Do something I've never done before.
Well, I've never defended a thesis before, taken the GRE, made finals in an advanced blues comp . . . I'd say this year is full of firsts.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Goals Update . . . Long Overdue
I decided that, on this, my birthday, I would look at how well I've done on my goals. I think I've done decently!
1. Exercise at least once a week outside of dancing.
I haven't really done this. I suppose it's never too late to start, but sometimes it seems a little futile.
2. Read one book a month outside of required reading.
I've been in and out on this. Some of the books that I am required to read, such as Their Eyes Were Watching God, were on my "to read" list anyway, so I feel like I want to double count some books. Is that fair?
3. Get all my great works papers written.
My honors portfolio has been submitted and passed!
4. Save around $50 a month.
I've been really good at making sure I do this.
5. Get my Honors Thesis written.
I defend my thesis in two weeks!
6. Graduate.
If all goes as planned, this happens in December.
7. Get an internship.
I've applied for an internship, but haven't heard back.
8. Get an editing job.
I have three editing jobs right now, and that feels great.
9. Apply for Grad school.
In the throes. I need to take the GRE. Yikes!
10. Cook 10 new things.
I'm pretty sure I've done this. The last new thing I made was Caribbean rice.
11. Have at least a 3.59 GPA by graduation.
It will actually be difficult to get this, but I should only be one or two hundredths of a point short.
12. Crochet something new.
I've been enjoying crocheting for awhile now. Over the summer I crocheted a shawl, and I'm making a shirt now.
13. Take a recreation class.
I bailed out on this . . . yeah yeah, I know.
14. Eat out less.
I've been pretty good about this, minus late night Denny's runs.
15. Manage my time better.
I think that finishing my thesis and work forced me to manage time a lot better.
16. Read the New York Times at least twice a week.
I was good at this for awhile, but not so much lately. I do read a bit of news online, but I could be better.
17. Go to at least two dance conventions.
Nocturne Blues, Sweet Molasses Blues, and I'll be going to the Denver Fusion Exchange in January.
18. Index at least 200 names.
Haven't even started (face of shame).
19. Scrapbook at least 10 pages.
Haven't even started . . . (more shame).
20. Make handmade cards for all the major holidays.
I made lots of Halloween cards! Maybe pictures later?
21. Do something I've never done before.
I think I want to
1. Exercise at least once a week outside of dancing.
I haven't really done this. I suppose it's never too late to start, but sometimes it seems a little futile.
2. Read one book a month outside of required reading.
I've been in and out on this. Some of the books that I am required to read, such as Their Eyes Were Watching God, were on my "to read" list anyway, so I feel like I want to double count some books. Is that fair?
3. Get all my great works papers written.
My honors portfolio has been submitted and passed!
4. Save around $50 a month.
I've been really good at making sure I do this.
5. Get my Honors Thesis written.
I defend my thesis in two weeks!
6. Graduate.
If all goes as planned, this happens in December.
7. Get an internship.
I've applied for an internship, but haven't heard back.
8. Get an editing job.
I have three editing jobs right now, and that feels great.
9. Apply for Grad school.
In the throes. I need to take the GRE. Yikes!
10. Cook 10 new things.
I'm pretty sure I've done this. The last new thing I made was Caribbean rice.
11. Have at least a 3.59 GPA by graduation.
It will actually be difficult to get this, but I should only be one or two hundredths of a point short.
12. Crochet something new.
I've been enjoying crocheting for awhile now. Over the summer I crocheted a shawl, and I'm making a shirt now.
13. Take a recreation class.
I bailed out on this . . . yeah yeah, I know.
14. Eat out less.
I've been pretty good about this, minus late night Denny's runs.
15. Manage my time better.
I think that finishing my thesis and work forced me to manage time a lot better.
16. Read the New York Times at least twice a week.
I was good at this for awhile, but not so much lately. I do read a bit of news online, but I could be better.
17. Go to at least two dance conventions.
Nocturne Blues, Sweet Molasses Blues, and I'll be going to the Denver Fusion Exchange in January.
18. Index at least 200 names.
Haven't even started (face of shame).
19. Scrapbook at least 10 pages.
Haven't even started . . . (more shame).
20. Make handmade cards for all the major holidays.
I made lots of Halloween cards! Maybe pictures later?
21. Do something I've never done before.
I think I want to
Monday, September 30, 2013
Tot Mai Sus
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
David Tennant and His Socks
Oh my . . . Just discovered that David Tennant is the real life Sheldon Cooper when it comes to clothes. Certain socks can only be worn on the day that's printed on them. Dear Lord, why does that make him more sexy?
Good old Graham Norton!
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Trust
Doctor: "You need to start trusting me; it's never been more important. "
Amy: "But you don't always tell me the truth."
Doctor "If I always told you the truth I wouldn't need you to trust me."
~Flesh and Stone
Never looked at trust that way.
Mind blown.
Philosophy and beliefs revolutionized.
Amy: "But you don't always tell me the truth."
Doctor "If I always told you the truth I wouldn't need you to trust me."
~Flesh and Stone
Never looked at trust that way.
Mind blown.
Philosophy and beliefs revolutionized.
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