I feel it is SO vitally important in life to have a "post" like this every once in a while. A time to reflect on the things you've accomplished as well as the things you hope for.
It's funny because I am 24 years old, but I seriously think I have been going through a bit of a quarter life crisis. It's such an odd thing to admit, but this past 6 months things have just kinda hit me: what the heck am I doing HERE?! What am I doing with my life?
I guess I don't want to dive into all the mental thoughts that those kind of questions have arisen in me, but being able to just write out exactly what I'm doing in my life helps me for some reason. I have concluded I am definitely some part A personality in that I really do love lists. Lists are my friend. The other part of me is so not "A"- I think that's kind of funny.
Anyway, enough of that rambling. Here it is!
Accomplishments in the last year (no matter how small!)
-Had conversation with my mother in which she asked me "if you could do anything with your life, what would it be?" my answer: "own my own photography business." Proceeded to file for a business license two months later. It's been quite the journey so far. (www.inspiredjoyphotography.com)
-Successfully baked delicious homemade bread
-Started and (so far) maintained a raised veggie garden
-Ventured down the cloth diaper road and found myself enjoying it!
-Replaced all chemical cleaners with homemade, environmentally and baby safe cleaners
-Started my photo hallway decor
-Finally started couponing again! (haven't done any since Haden was born)
Goals for the next year
-Continue couponing and build a significant stockpile in order to reduce our monthly grocery budget
-Run a couple 5k's
-Finish a half marathon (jogging/walking/crawling...just finish!)
-Harvest my vegetables and plant a fall crop
-Continue to build my photo business and define my unique style
-Lose 20lbs and get in shape!
-Pay off 17,500 in debt. Yes, I just said that. Lord help us!
Goals for the next 5 years
-Have another kiddo
-Rent our current home and find a home in a neighborhood that suits our needs (might take some convincing on kellen's part!)
-Run my own business as my main source of income
-Maybe do another half marathon....
-Stay in shape!
10 years
-Start to build our dream custom home
Ultimate Goal:
BE A SNOWBIRD, travel the world, and have some grandkids :)
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5 comments:
Good for you on the accomplishments you have made! And good luck your future accomplishments too. Seriously, for us the FASTEST way to pay down debt when you don't have a lot to throw at it is use your tax return. Every single year don't even count on it-just apply it. You guys will be at zero in no time.
Nice :) Having concrete goals and aspirations is important. Love it!
Yes I so wish we would have done that this year! I am determined to pay it off before we get pregnant with #2 though!!
Thanks!
Haha! I liked your Type A comment. I am not Type A at ALL but i sure do love organization & lists! LOL.
These are some great goals, too! Love reading your writing!
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