it’s time: 2012 is almost here. i am the girl who gets excited about setting new goals for herself, and this year will be no different.
as i grow older, each year seems to become even more dynamic, and i continue to learn more about myself and what I am capable of achieving. 2011 brought me to a new city, great roommates, and new friends that i couldn’t imagine my life without. my lifestyle has changed into an active one - biking, hiking, plenty of time at the gym shaping up, not to mention my newest challenge, distance running. fitness has become my go-to stress relief.
i recently found a great church home where i have joined a small group to work on building community. my job is transitioning into a more creative position, and i feel like i am finally moving forward again. i went to DISNEYLAND for the first time. and overall, i have really learned aside from my social nature, that independence has another side to it: being totally satisfied with alone time. i have slipped into a very rigid routine, but i love every minute of it, because i am really focusing on myself and what’s good for me at this point in my life.
i’m going to be making a list of 25 goals, 5 per week during the month of January, starting with this last week of December. Go-time!
1. Eat Healthier. This may sound generic, but I’ve focused so very much on fitness, and not enough on digesting things that are going to help replenish my body. This includes branching out from my picky-eater syndrome, as well as consistently taking multi-vitamins. I’m so bad at that.
2. Go to the Doctor. Guilty of not making this a priority, either. Whether it be an eye doctor, a dentist, or a regular check-up, I’m determined to stop pushing these things off and make sure I’m doing all I can to keep my body in check.
3. Get a California Driver’s Liscence. Yeah, I’ve only been here for 2 years now. This one’s been a long-time coming. I guess I should officiate my California residency. And read the handbook. I’m going to need some motivation.
4. Explore the West Coast. There is still so much to see. I’m planning a San Fran trip next month, and I just did a coastal drive from Northern to Southern California with my family, but I’ve done a terrible job of branching out since moving here. I’ve done the usual.. LA, San Diego, Big Bear, Santa Barbara.. but what about Sedona, Portland, or Seattle? These are all on the list for the year ahead.
5. Read. At one point in my life, I was a big reader. I’ve put it off, and I fully believe that gaining information helps you grow as an individual, so I will be breaking out the books this year. Health. Goal-setting. Professional. Creative. I think it will be the year of self-help books and trying to gain insight on what things will help me in 2012.
… 20 to go. 2012, here I come. Stay tuned!