Revisiting my goals for 2014

In January, I set 13 goals for myself in 2014. I decided to check in at the seventh month mark to see how things are going. It has been an interesting year so far with several snow storms, getting a new job, moving to a new town and being jerked out my comfort zone. But that's life.

Relaxing in the book nook area of my apartment!

Goals for 2014

• I will have some articles published in a magazine.

The newspaper I work for is creating a magazine for Southeastern North Carolina. So this goal will be achieved by the end of the year.

• Instead of constantly complaining about the issues at my current job, I will be part of the solution to help make things better.

I did something. I celebrated my five month anniversary with the Duplin Times yesterday. 

• I will be more sociable.

This is will always be a work-in-progress. I am a people person for my job but it gets kind of iffy when I don't have the notebook with me.

• 4. Learn how to swim.

I am going to have to make more of an effort to achieve this.

• 5. I will try one new thing each month.

With the new job and moving, the new thing has been finding new places.

• 6. I will go on an overnight road trip with my son.

Since returning to Mount Olive, my son has visited me twice here. This is a big deal.

• 7. I will come up with a plan to fix my teeth.

I have found a place that accepts my insurance and is reasonable. Maybe by 2017, my smile will be back.

• 8. I will continue to work on my relationship with God.

I read a morning devotional most mornings before I leave my apartment. I have recently started reading a nightly devotional before bed. My next step is to find a church.

• 9. I will make sure friends and family get copies of the photos I have of them from their younger days.

No progress has been made on this.

• 10. I will go through the clutter in the spare bedroom and apartment.

I moved from RR. Most of the clutter is in boxes at M's house in RR. 

• 11. I want to write more.

I have been writing more in my journal.

• 12. I want to get my finances in order.

This is a continous work in progress.

• 13. I will continue to work toward an ED-free life.

I have found myself restricting more and more. Not a lot where I have to be hospitalized but I have lost some weight. Hopefully, my doctor's appointment tomorrow will help.

The last seven months have been hectic and chaotic but I am slowly starting to find a balance. I just have to keep moving forward.

DAILY DOSE

1. It is okay to have a cup of coffee and a creme filled chocolate cupcake for breakfast.

2. My life may not be perfect but at least I am not worried that militant faction will destroy my home and town.

3. Rest in peace Robin Williams.