Like 2008, this wasn’t my most fun year ever, but I guess it was big.

moved into a new apartment with sanity-saving sauna and pool complex
went back to Mexico
survived the Great Carryon Disaster of Ought’Twelve
climbed the temples at Palenque
violently ill!
got to be a jet-setter for a month, too many airports
went to New Orleans for the first time
attended my first international conference
more sicky
hospital and badness
won the MTHFR jackpot
found a good care team
sold some Etsy stuff :)
admitted to a year-long DBT program!
rehab/PT/protocol adventures
started playing Ingress!
New Year’s Eve in Vancouver BC (got sick but salvaged it pretty well)

Sick sick sick. Glad for the cool stuff I was able to do, but looking forward to 2013 being better. 4 months ago

It has definitely been the most eventful year ever.
I started the year by going to South America for 3 months, which gave me friends and memories for life.
I came home to sweden and got struck by “homecoming blues”.. Worked my ass of to save up money for another trip, and then quit my job, started to study.
It has been ups and downs both emotionally and in relationships but i have survived and came out as a stronger person..
So yes 2012 was a truly great year! 4 months ago

My 2012 goals were turned on their head after the secret goal became my number 1 focus throughout the year. As the goal progressed, I quickly realised that I wouldn’t be able to pursue everything else, but this didn’t matter because the goal was truly a life’s dream (and still is). In this respect, 2012 has been the best year yet and I hope that the outcome will continue to give me joy for many, many years to come.

Writing

The year started well. I revised my story plan several times until I came up with a definitive plan. I also attended a writing event and reviewed 6 books for the website. After this, the pace slowed right down. 2013 is about picking up those threads again.

Health & Exercise

I couldn’t take on the walking challenges this year and it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to complete them for a while yet. The rest of the goals went well though. Healthy meals, local walks, positive thinking & lots of sleep all contributed towards the secret goal.

Work
The team strengthened this year after a particularly awkward member took another job. I completed several meaty projects and was able to step back from stressful situations. I also made my feelings known about a change of position so this may be taken into account during the restructure.

Financial

Although I didn’t accomplish everything on the list, this was a pretty successful area. We saved a good amount of money and somehow managed to budget well despite some big outgoings. My secondary income was fairly decent too. The house move is on hold until we find out whether our jobs are secure.

Travel

Again, had to scale back here – choosing UK holidays rather than trips further afield. Visited the Lakes, Cotswolds and Devon/Dorset – all great. I completed the photography course and wrote a travel article, but didn’t have time to utilise these to the full.

So a mixed bag. Looking back, rather than choosing to tick boxes, 2012 was about establishing stability. I hope we can build on this base in 2013. 4 months ago

December flew by in a blur – most of it was spent getting used to the changes that happened in November. It was also an incredibly social month – lots of visitors and Xmas events.

Writing

• I didn’t have time to write, but I have connected with the writing community again and am hoping to contribute more actively in 2013.

Health & Exercise

• Engage with secret goal positively, healthily & successfully – going to keep this one open for another year at least. It’s a work in progress
• Walking picked up mid-month – mostly trips into town
• Healthy eating – it’s Xmas. What more can I say?
• Positive books – looking at options for 2013

Work

• News in a fortnight. Intrigued to find out what’s going to happen

Financial

• Managed to save money in December. Budgeted for the new year. The challenge is to live on one wage for a while until we know what’s going to happen with my job. I’m up for the challenge

Travel

• Stayed at home and researched plans for 2013 4 months ago

A few new developments in the last few days leave me questioning whether or not 2012 has been my best year yet, but with just today and tomorrow left, I’m confident I did the best I could, and I’m really looking forward to making 2013 my best year yet! I’m dusting off my copy of the book, and look forward to answering the stated questions therein. 4 months ago

1. Make my home a beautiful retreat.
Being at my person’s place so much now, my space has been challenging to maintain. I still go home and straighten things up but it is still cluttery in my own personal style.

2. Self care goals.
These have been okay, but I would like to be more ‘ruthless’ about things like making sure I am getting the best care I need when I need it…for example, I need a crown, so I want to do the footwork in making sure I take good care of my teeth in the most economic way possible.

3. Have a weekly Gold Time session to ensure that I’m meeting all of my goals.
I was okay at this but some weeks, I completely forgot.

4. Love and appreciate my partner and support him in his creative endeavors.
This has been a great year for this! I feel like I learned so much this year, and I am really blessed with a loving person in my life who is committed, has a senses of humor, is imperfect and embraces my imperfections. He is also really, really cute.:) Halfway through the year, I realized, too, that part of supporting his creativity was through supporting my own and would like to see more of this in the next year. This month, btw, I attended a performance of Handel’s Messiah where he played the organ as part of a large orchestra. It was magnificent and fun.

5. Plan meet and greets with friends 2-4 times a month and send a card to an out of town friend every week.
I sent some holiday cards and got together with friends for dinner and also Handel’s Messiah. We are also going to a party on the 29th and 31st. This year, I flunked the letter writing part (as I did last year), but I want this goal to be successful so much, I will probably try it again for 2013.

6. Write poetry every day and build creative community.
Not so good this month and was sporadic throughout the year. I also avoided the poetry community. Not on purpose. This year, I’ve been so focused on my relationship, getting my acupuncture license and keeping my head above water financially, I’ve forgotten to make time for poetry. In 2013, it is my intention to remember.

7. Leave my city once a month and leave my country once a year.
2012 has been a fantastic year for trips considering my budget. I went to South Dakota, upstate New York and West Virginia and a few roadtrips downstate. I will consider this one a success.

8. *Become a licensed acupuncturist and figure out the next step (where to work and mentoring).
I got my license at the end of the summer and signed a contract at a shiatsu school and clinic this year. I also began a practice management program. This is a success, too!

9. Track my expenses daily on Mint.com
This went pretty well.

10. Work with a financial coach.
I never did make that appointment. I did begin attending a support program around debting and underearning and look forward to continuing my commitment to this during 2013. 4 months ago

The last quarter of the year has been good too! Went home to Hungary twice, and finally visited New York in October, just before Sandy! Wow, I loved it! I know it’s one of the most vibrant cities in the world, but I had such a relaxing time there. Slept a lot, especially at day time and couldn’t sleep at all during night. The jet lag really f**cked me up! :) But I enjoyed it a lot! And the last trip of the year is going to be China, and we will be spending the New Year there.
This month I have been pampering myself too, got a full body massage, full body wax, Moroccan bath and blow dry.
Christmas was just ok, because I was feeling sad for having to work in a country where it has no meaning at all, but for dinner we had a nice meal at a hotel.

To sum up 2012, I was generally feeling very happy. Traveled a lot, spend good time with my husband and friends, was feeling healthy, enjoyed my work, got promoted and bought my first car. I couldn’t wish for more!

Here is to an awesome 2013!!! 4 months ago

On a bad day, I could say it was just okay. But when I think about it, it’s been pretty cool. I’ve experienced a great deal of lows this year but in hindsight, that probably wasn’t unordinary. It is likely the natural flow of things. There are so many days in a year, it’s illusion-esque. Tricks ya into thinking there might’ve been more good than bad. Here, I’m choosing to see the good and looking back on it, there was a lot of good.

Highlights:

I graduated from college. (finally!)

I won a scholarship for writing.

I got into grad school in Australia, although I will not be attending. I was happy to feel like I was capable.

My plans to get married this year fell through. In hindsight I’m very okay with this. It will happen when I’m ready.

I got an internship at a yoga studio, like I really wanted. It was cool. I learned new things about how small businesses are run and the culture of yoga. Also free yoga.

I spent the summer relaxing and taking care of my family instead of busting my butt in a job that I hated or busting my butt looking for a job immediately following graduation. I got a job at a restaurant I hated and quit within two weeks. I was offered an interview for a job which, while not substantial, would have been the most money I’ve ever made and turned it down at the last minute to spend my savings plus, I’m ashamed to admit, went slightly into debt to visit my fiance in Australia instead. I trusted my gut (for once!) that I knew what was best for me career-wise.

I had one of my best birthday’s ever. Nothing unordinary but I felt the love from my family so much. My mom made fried chicken and black eyed peas. Yum. My sister bought me an oreo ice cream cake. I received thoughtful, beautiful gifts.

I spent a significant portion of my summer with one of my little cousins and got to know her, letting go of my preconceived notions. What a great person and friend she is. We had so much fun eating meat pies from the Australian Bakery, getting ice creams from sweet treats (her favorite is butter pecan). She accompanied me to my internship at the yoga studio, and cheered me on for my exciting, new and slightly scary job as a booking agent. I love her. She’s wild, funny, outspoken and does a GREAT accent of which I do not know the origin. I learned from her and even subconsciously picked up some of her mannerisms. I’m so thankful for that awesome girl.

I got a job doing booking and publicity for a musician I greatly admire. He is an incredible performer and artist. I’m lucky to simply be able to embark on this relationship, not to mention the fact that I’m doing interesting work that I love and can do from anywhere. One of my goals from ages ago was to work for myself. Technically this is the beginning of my own business. I feel confident about the good things that will come from this new journey in my life.

The lead singer of my favorite band accepted my friend request on facebook, liked one of my statuses, wrote me a personal note, checked out the musician I work for and digged his music. (fan girl! not ashamed!)

I saw above mentioned favorite band for the first time with my little sister and her boyfriend. It was SO COOL!

I am about to enter the last month of a 3 month holiday in Australia visiting my fiance and figuring out the direction my life will go in 2013. (What!? I was here last year, too and I never let it sink in how awesome this experience is. Appreciate it now woman! Soak up everything this last month! LEARN! GROW! HAVE FUN! LOVE!)

My word of the year was love and I did my absolute best to love. Most important, I think, is the word and action has become a part of me in the process. I know I will often need a reminder but I am thankful that it is becoming like mindful breathing.

I started teaching myself guitar last year and have stuck with it.

It is nearing the end of 2012, I am virtually penniless and I am not afraid. Many things I aimed for fell through but always led to unexpected surprises that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. I see the abundance in the seeds I have sown.

This has been my most awesome year yet and I believe next year will be even better. Thank you UNIVERSE for being so good to me! I appreciate it so much.

How was your 2012? If you wrote about it, please leave me a comment so I can check it out! 4 months ago

And with the holidays and family coming soon, I just want to get my thoughts down.

1. Buy a house – completed 6/15/12
Though this is technically not our “first” house, it is the first one we got together, and it’s a single-family detached home. When we moved in, we knew we’d have to replace the roof. I got that taken care of in October just in time for the really cold snap and really wet fall. Since then, I’ve had concerns about the foundation sinking and critters of all kinds throughout the seasons… I guess it’s just part of homeownership. Other than that, though, we couldn’t be happier. It’s got charm and character, and we finally have it filled with all the furniture it could need. Definitely one of the best parts of the year.

2. Get my body in shape
This has been a constant battle all year. At the end of the year my knee is still “tricky”. My leg muscles are not as strong as they need to be, and on top of everything else, my ankle sprain a couple of months ago only threw more things out of whack.

That said, I do have a primary doctor I’m thrilled with and I’m finally seeing an orthopedic specialist, who I’ve had regular monthly visits with. Eventually, I’m sure I’ll get to where I need to be.

The last part of this goal was to get my body more prepared for pregnancy in the event that when my mind is finally ready, I don’t have to feel like my body is behind. And at year’s end this is still only so-so. I’ve gone through spurts when I’ve been really good about vitamins and eating more healthy. And then just a week later, every good habit has fallen apart. Since we are not trying to get pregnant, I’m not mad at my lack of progress. And I’m just trying to carry more awareness of all that I think I should be doing to feel ready for this next step. I’ve definitely made great strides with my emotional health and relationships. And I do know I want my knee to be in the best shape I can get it before we start trying.

3. Get a job – completed 12/20/12
I have a job!!! Amazingly, I have a job!! Although this has been a constant battle all year, the year is ending with me employed, and I’m thrilled. I’m working part-time as a bank teller in a credit union, and it’s more awesome than I could ever imagine. I go in at 10, I leave at 2. I don’t think about it again until the next morning. The credit union is mission-based to serve the underbanked, so the customers who come through are often folks who are on government assistance and mimic many of the clients I have served in my past in the non-profit world. The products and services that the credit union offers are also very cool: “Loans” that aren’t really loans, but ways to demonstrate regular payment and build credit. Accounts for women fleeing domestic violence situations that receive “matching” deposits from the DV shelter. I’m so amazed to be there, and I’m learning a lot. It’s entry-level, but it’s just what I needed to transition back into working.

In addition, I had an interview to be Managing Director of a local non-profit, and I will hear the outcome in mid-January.

This is definitely making the year end on a very high note.

4. Apply to graduate programs for 2013
Midway through this year I was convinced I would be applying by the December 15th deadline to a program focused on higher education administration. And right around Thanksgiving, while dealing with all my old demons questioning me if this was really what I wanted to be doing, I decided to let that go for this year.

I am still going to apply to the other programs I was looking at for the February 1 deadlines: Community Development, Counseling, and I think Social Work.

This goal did get me to take the GRE, which I had been avoiding forever. And it did get me to get in touch with old bosses and professors for references. I’ve been drafting up various statements of purpose, and I really think it’ll be doable to finish apps in January. This is all still in process, but we’ll see what happens.

5. Write four letters a month
This was a great goal for me to have. It got me back in touch with several old friends and writing my family members more. IN particular, my best friend and I were writing faithfully most of the second half of the year. Ending the year, I didn’t write as many letters as I set out to, and we still haven’t sent a Christmas card. But overall, I’m feeling pleased with this goal. And it did enrich my year.

6. Gather creative courage
My goal was to craft more, really utilize my craft room, and make things to enjoy and possibly to sell through Etsy.

While dealing with all my self-doubt throughout the year, it was really hard to get myself feeling creative. And my crafting room is not well insulated, so in the summer it’s really hot, and in the winter it’s really cold. I never found a happy medium that just got me in there…creating…happily.

That said, I took several artsy classes. I learned letterpress before we moved, and that was awesome. I took a bookbinding class at a PaperSource. I took a zipper purse class when we moved. I took some online classes that helped refine my eye for photography and to scrapbook more about my life.

And J gave me a new fancy digital camera as an early Christmas present, and we are excited to be learning photography together.

So, yes, I have gained creative courage this year, but I still have a ways to go with what I was hoping for and expecting…

7. Integrate options into my investing strategy – completed 5/10/12
With my father-in-law’s help, I learned all about options this year, and bought and sold some puts and calls to learn a little bit more tangibly about how they work. I’m glad I did it, but I find it a risky way of investing, and haven’t been interested in doing much more than I did.

Having something that just my father-in-law and I could talk about was really special, and learning something rather random definitely helped to make this my best year yet.

8. Read two books a month
This goal really helped me to open the covers of books and not just collect them on my shelf. Later in the year this goal was less about the amount, and more about just reading everyday.

9. Travel somewhere each month
I was successful getting away throughout 2012 and I enjoyed that this was a specific place I could talk about those travels. I was thrilled I finally got to go to Montreal, and I was happy I could see family as often as I did this year.

10. Learn one song on the guitar
The inspiration to learn guitar came when I saw J’s guitar case just sitting closed up in the corner of our living room. I thought it would be a fun way for J and me to spend time together, especially if he could teach me. What I found was I just wasn’t feeling tremendously motivated once I got it out of the case and in my lap. I don’t know why. There’s still a small part of my brain that thinks it could be fun, and I haven’t fully given up on this. It just stopped being as important, and I’m totally accepting of that.

Was 2012 my best year yet?
Even just a few weeks ago when I still hadn’t applied to graduate school and I didn’t feel close to getting a job and so much of my identity was still wrapped up in the fact that I didn’t feel employable, I was definitely thinking that this did not feel like my best year yet.

But then all of a sudden everything shifted. I was meeting more and more people, I was being more honest about exactly how I was feeling while really opening myself up to possibility, my shallow acquaintances were starting to become true friends, and then I got the job interviews, and now I am truly working.

I am about to host my very first Christmas, with both J’s and my families coming. I have closed the rift I had with my dad, and he will be coming as well. I have healed a lot of those emotional wounds that were honestly haunting me. So I suppose, looking at it that way, 2012 could be my best year yet… 5 months ago

The editor of a really good literary magazine, who is a very successful poet himself, sent me an email saying he liked my poems and wants to publish ALL FOUR of them. He said I would get an official letter of acceptance but he wanted to let me know.

I’m so excited! I’ve never had any magazine publish that many at once! 5 months ago

At the beginning of the year I was finishing up at my job and preparing to interview for a course I wanted to do.

By April I had been accepted into the course and was three months into it. I often considered leaving the course, as it turned out to be highly technical, full of industry jargon that went over my head, and the teaching style was mainly tough and critical. I had not had an income apart from a few hours of casual work here and there, and many times I thought, “what situation have I put myself in?” But my classmates were really nice and supportive, and it just felt right to keep going, even though I couldn’t think of why. Also, the few places that I did casual work did provide me with the variety I had been lacking for so long. I also discovered I was quite good at making my funds go a long way and didn’t need to keep buying clothes or other expensive impulse buys.

By the end of June I had found a new job, just in the nick of time. I constantly had to reach into my pocket for school expenses and day to day living. I had stayed at my course and was halfway through the first year. I continued to have learning setbacks, and also some minor successes. I had found myself missing a lot of social events with friends so I could isolate myself and get my back to back assignments done on time.

By the end of September I had another birthday but was too busy to acknowledge it. A fortnight later I gathered up a large group of friends to celebrate. It had been so long since I’d seen some of them, that a few of them had walked straight past me, not recognising me as my hair colour had changed since I’d last seen them! I had been in my new job for a couple of months and trying to juggle learning the processes of my new job and and night school workload. I had also noticed that several people close in my life were suddenly not around. I had a dear friend move to the US, a best friend moved to the other side of the country, and several classmates had their various reasons for leaving the course.

By end of November I was finishing up my course for the year, found a new closeness with my classmates, and I could see all the hard work and perseverence was worthwhile. Although my skills aren’t where I want them to be, my mind has expanded to a point where I think I have learned more in the last 12 months than the last 5 years combined. I have also found my colleagues and work to be a great fit for my skills, and it is wonderful to work for a company that is inclusive and where I can see the results of my efforts making a difference.

Now it is mid December, and I have just reached the 6 month mark with my job. I’ve had a lot of really positive feedback, and it’s great to be in such an environment. My role will give me new experiences next year, and I’m excited to know that I have opportunity for more growth. I’m looking forward to resuming my studies, but also thankful for the festive season break :)The last 3 weeks I’ve been to quite a few social events and almost caught up on everything I missed earlier in the year!

If I could change anything in hindsight, maybe I would have had more fun and not take the year so seriously. But ultimately I’m proud of the way I treated this year. Dedicating time in growing my skills and knowledge is the best investment I could make for myself. I also feel that this year has been all about listening to my instinct, whether or not I understand why.

It’s powerful to know that my instincts are there to guide me and all I need to do is walk through the doors that my inner voice tells me to… :) With the foundations I’ve set this year, next year something tells me I’m really going to fly!

PS. Congrats to everyone on this goal, may you all have continued success with it :) 5 months ago

This was one of the most significant months ever. I’ve been on a journey that I never thought would happen and although there have been challenges along the way, the outcome is beyond amazing.

Writing

• OK – So this goal has suffered again. Hoping to pick up activity in 2013.

Health & Exercise

• Engage with secret goal positively, healthily & successfully – yes, but still a little work to do in this area before I can sign off
• Walked a little less, but have realised that I’ve lost a fair amount of weight this year
• Healthy eating – reliant on ready-meals towards the end of the month – watching sat fats/salt/sugar though
• Positive books – need to get back into this

Work

• Restructure news due in Jan. Eager to see what’s on the table
• Getting on well with the team

Financial

• Still spending, but money also coming in from several directions & cutting costs on insurance etc. Needs full review post-Xmas

Travel

• Developing severe cabin fever. Dreaming up trips for next year 5 months ago

My boss and good friend got fired. I don’t know why. It was very unexpected. I am trying not to be depressed out of my mind, but I really am.

I need to get out of bed and do something. Maybe work on a quilt… 5 months ago

I jumped through some major hurdles during November, but it also shifted my priorities some, in a way that I’m still sifting through. December is my last month to really make a dent in these goals. Let’s go!

1. Buy a house – completed 6/15/12

2. Get my body in shape
Had a couple more doctor visits with an orthopedics specialist, and he’s been helpful in identifying that my knee cap is kind of skewed and the side of it might be causing the pain in certain positions. He gave me a cortisone shot the other day, and I’m hopeful that will ease some of the inflammation and make me feel better and motivated to get back into doing my exercises. I found the folder containing the instructions just a couple of weeks ago, so I gotta get on it. If I can strengthen my quad well, it may realign the kneecap to be straighter over my knee again. I was in a stabilizing boot for my ankle for six weeks, and downgraded to a velcro strap-up support that fits in my shoe last week. And just a couple of days ago my ankle has been feeling a lot more normal, so this is all so, so good. I’ll use the extra ankle support while walking outside, but inside I can go in barefeet, and still feel mostly good! YAY!

I have been being a little regular in taking my vitamins. J and I are still talking more about what it’ll take to feel ready for kids, and I feel like I’ve made good progress in getting started on all the projects needed to feel ok moving forward.

We got derailed on our sugar modifications following Halloween, but I’m trying harder (and being more successful) in avoiding the extra sugar, and I’m excited to be cooking more meals, using late-autumn veggies. Kale, parsnips, winter squash, here we come!!

3. Get a job
I’ve been attending a church nearby a few times, and the pastor has been so nice in getting me connected to other people and other organizations. Her recommendation of me alone got me an interview at a credit union, and I had the interview a couple of days ago. That prompted me to get my resume just done and out, and I applied to another job she directed me to, to be a managing director of a local non-profit.

I’m feeling a lot more confident than I have in several months, and I’m ready to tackle some more job applications. I have released my desire to know the outcome, and I’m just excited to be getting through my rut.

4. Apply to graduate programs for 2013
I worked more on my statements of purpose, and I’m realizing that I’m still not clear even to myself about what I want to do. It’s frustrating.

I met with a gal who is very familiar with the program I was most interested in, and spoke harshly of it, saying it was clique-y and designed more for “fresh out of college” grads. She recommended the program she’s in, which is an interdisciplinary education master’s. It gave me lots to think about, while my deadline to submit the application for that first program is ticking away (December 15), and I still never got in touch with old references. [This just prompted me to bite the bullet and do it – yay!! Didn’t ask anyone about the Dec 15 deadline, and I may be willing to let that one go.]

This gal also gave me a whole list of names to be in touch with, mostly faculty at the university. So helpful. Now I just have to follow-through.

I’m looking seriously at counseling, maybe social work, possibly community development, and another professional psychology program. I need to flesh out if I want to pursue this education thing, too.

I’m also trying to decide how having a family fits into whatever my master plan is…sigh. Why am I not clear about anything?

5. Write four letters a month
I’m not sure I sent four this month. With Christmas around the corner, I have several packages I want to send…. Every year I also say I want to send a Christmas letter. Hmmmmmmmm.

6. Gather creative courage
Very little creative courage. It’s coming back, though. And I just joined a paper crafts meet-up group, and will hopefully meet the leader sometime in the next week!

7. Integrate options into my investing strategy – completed 5/10/12

8. Read two books a month
I finished The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and I’m nearly finished with What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson. And I feel like I’ve been falling a little behind with this reading goal. But I am reading almost daily, and that’s what’s most important to me.

9. Travel somewhere each month – completed for November
J and I went to Nantucket for Thanksgiving to meet up with my aunt and uncle again, and another uncle and pseudo-aunt. Every year they hold a progressive dinner with the neighbors, so every year it’s a a slightly different group of people, depending on the neighbors’ guests as well. Very cool. Then we headed to Chicago for a conference my husband had, and that was amazing.

In December, we are hosting our families here, so I’m not sure if we’re really going to be getting away, but that’s ok.

10. Learn one song on the guitar
Learning guitar has really dropped off my radar, and that’s ok. 5 months ago

who can’t wait for the 2013 resolutions to be activated? :D 5 months ago

Why not wish this newbie a happy birthday today? :)

http://www.43things.com/entries/view/5816001 5 months ago

Guidelines
Face the music
Ask for help when I need it
Indulge my five senses

New Paradigm
My destiny is what I do best.

Major Focus
Financial Manager

Top Ten Goals

1. Make my home a beautiful retreat.
Still between two places and my original place is messy. For December I envision keeping up all missions and the weekly house cleaning and having a lovely peaceful place. Also, at A.’s place I envision having a cozy Christmas tree with lights, stockings, etc.

2. Self care goals.
Went off the yoga wagon and my hip is hurting. I envision for December:
Daily yoga
Supplements
Early bed time

3. Have a weekly Gold Time session to ensure that I’m meeting all of my goals.
This has been okay.

4. Love and appreciate my partner and support him in his creative endeavors.
In November, we made a lot of progress and I see that he is really responsive to me and that he really wants to make me happy. For December, I want to focus on appreciating him for at least five minutes a day. This is part of Gottman’s ‘Five Magical Hours’ and I think that would be a good practice for me for this month. We are good at the other parts of the Five Hours for the most part.

5. Plan meet and greets with friends 2-4 times a month and send a card to an out of town friend every week.

November has been pretty social so it’s been good for face to face meetings. I have flunked the letter writing part of this goal this year for sure. For December, I intend to plan one meet and greet each week and send a note each week and send holiday cards.

6. Write poetry every day and build creative community.

In December, write poetry daily.

7. Leave my city once a month and leave my country once a year.

Haven’t gone anywhere.

I stayed home in October, November and December, I have nothing planned yet. November, maybe plan a trip to Detroit? Amtrak has a new high speed train, and my friend Sarah just came to visit and I really would love to spend a weekend with her. Probably would be more feasible for November.

8. Become a licensed acupuncturist and figure out the next step (where to work and mentoring).

I just treated my first patient at my new place yesterday. Need to work on more marketing. Also want to go to a reiki group share.

9. Track my expenses daily on Mint.com

Not daily.
Track daily.

10. Work with a financial coach.

I didn’t reschedule, so need to.
Reschedule appointment
Part of the debt was paid! Need to follow up with the referral and make arrangements for the rest.
Small business appointment..this was good!
I began going to a financial 12 step program that is a spin off of an old one that I used to go to. There are amazing tools and a lot of phone meetings. I’m amazed by how organized they are. 5 months ago