A few weeks ago I posted some version of my most current life to-do list. I will admit I have yet to do #1, the item which spurred the entire list to be written. But I'm in an airport right now, about to board a connecting flight to New Orleans, and air travel for me is good for 2 things: napping, and writing letters. (Actually journaling is probably a more common air travel activity for me, but it's the same genre.)
That being said, while returning to New Orleans after spring break last year was NOT on my most recent to-do list, it has been on my more long-term bucket list. So I am ticking things off as we speak. I'm very ambitious.
Since writing that list, I've had a couple of resumes and cover letters sent to me for review, and have consulted on countless career decisions. There goes #3.
I've also started a lovely habit of hitting the pool for 1000+ yards every Monday morning before work. Aside from starting the week off right, it's also become a really valuable sister activity with Asha, who is 16. #11, thank you VERY much!
I'm making a point of going outside, and even WALKING to lunch every day (#8 and #16).
And I did indeed go to the Wilmington Pirate Festival - #13. (See photo below.)
I've been to the beach TWICE this summer and have plans for a third and maybe fourth visit! I'm liking this Delaware beaches thing. They are really nice too...
I'm saving more, getting less worried about money, staying in closer touch with my bank account - although there's definitely still room for growth.
That's the beauty of it, though. I'm sharing my latest accomplishments (some of them, at least; you would be surprised if you knew how much I break down my progress to measure it for myself. Talk about hyper-monitored daily detailed post-it to-do lists...) BUT THE POINT IS, there's always room to grow.
Time to board. Expect a more thoughtful post upon my return from this trip. If you want to know what I'm doing in one of my top 5 cities his weekend, check it out at http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Youth-Ministry/Youth-Gathering.aspx/
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That being said, while returning to New Orleans after spring break last year was NOT on my most recent to-do list, it has been on my more long-term bucket list. So I am ticking things off as we speak. I'm very ambitious.
Since writing that list, I've had a couple of resumes and cover letters sent to me for review, and have consulted on countless career decisions. There goes #3.
I've also started a lovely habit of hitting the pool for 1000+ yards every Monday morning before work. Aside from starting the week off right, it's also become a really valuable sister activity with Asha, who is 16. #11, thank you VERY much!
I'm making a point of going outside, and even WALKING to lunch every day (#8 and #16).
And I did indeed go to the Wilmington Pirate Festival - #13. (See photo below.)
I've been to the beach TWICE this summer and have plans for a third and maybe fourth visit! I'm liking this Delaware beaches thing. They are really nice too...
I'm saving more, getting less worried about money, staying in closer touch with my bank account - although there's definitely still room for growth.
That's the beauty of it, though. I'm sharing my latest accomplishments (some of them, at least; you would be surprised if you knew how much I break down my progress to measure it for myself. Talk about hyper-monitored daily detailed post-it to-do lists...) BUT THE POINT IS, there's always room to grow.
Time to board. Expect a more thoughtful post upon my return from this trip. If you want to know what I'm doing in one of my top 5 cities his weekend, check it out at http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Youth-Ministry/Youth-Gathering.aspx/
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My dearest Clara, I don't know if you know this, but I am a loyal reader of your amazing blog. I always want to drop a post, especially after the blog you wrote about keeping in touch with your friends, and for that, I feel like I have been neglecting our friendship. But hey, better late than never right? ;) The truth is I miss you terribly, and this post really made my day. You have always had that ability on people. I am in love with the fact that you wrote down a list of goals, no matter how big or small, and are going out and doing them. That really gives me a light at the end of the tunnel sort of look on this semi-down-in-the-dumps-anxty feeling I've been in lately. So thank you. Safe travels, and I love you.
ReplyDeleteCrystal! Hi! Your comment just made MY day! I have been neglecting my blog since the trip, and even now I am procrastinating, but had to respond to this comment with general good feelings. Glad to hear from you, whenever and however that happens. Not glad you are feeling angsty of late. Drop me a private line anytime if you want to rant/rave/work through it. I'm kind of into that sort of thing. (I have also been known to publish guest posts about other people's struggles & insights - or goals - if you're into that kind of thing ;) )
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