Hello, 2018 I can finally sit back and reflect on how the New Year Started. First I would like to start this journal entry by saying I know you already know whatās in store for me this 2018 but please I promise to be kind to you if youāre kind to me.
Song of the Day: Still The Same by Sugarland
Well, the start of the new year was the best start to a new year Iāve had in awhile. Is there any better way to bring in the new year than celebrating love?
Now as I sit here finally back in the reality that is Chicago itās Day 0 of a long journey of finding employment. Iām just about maxed out on all of my credit cards but Iām not bothered. I will continue to work hard and my goals. Speaking of goals this is the entry that I will reflect on at the end of the year to see how far Iāve come, so, with that being said letās roll into goals of 2018 and what I want to accomplish not only physically but mentally as well.
Sugarland says it best in their new hit song āStill The Sameā What comes next we donāt know, weāre not there yet, but, I bet itās gonna shine brighter than all we left behind. 2018 will be the first year where itās either sink or swim. I no longer have the Army or School to help me comfortably through the year.
Iām not looking to be part of the 1% in 2018, however, I want to be non-reliant on CC and asking people for money. To establish financial stability one must become financially responsible. Iāve been financially responsible in 2017, however, I can be better.
Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. I want to be disciplined in all facets of my life. I can be the first to admit that Iām impulsive which leads to me often being undisciplined. I want to be more disciplined with my time, money, and well-being.
This is an area to which Iāve been plagued at. Iāve never been great at showing emotions. The thought of someones warm embrace makes me sick. Itās one of the reasons Iām not the biggest fan of hugging. However, in recent years Iāve done much grow in this field but not nearly enough. Ā Iāve found the root as to why I hate showing emotions and its root cause is the insecurities that reside within me. Something happened to me over during my mini vacation to FL for the wedding. This event that took place could be a mild overreaction, but in this case, it proved to have done something great. Ā Why bring this up in this section of love because itās about loving what one has to offer. Itās gonna take some hard work but begin true to yourself and being comfortable with your appearance can and will get you a long way and itās good for the spirit. Going into 2018 no more will I care about not being able to compete with other men in the looks department but rather find the beauty within and focus on why I know I can compete with anyone because Iām handsome not only on the inside but on the outside as well.
Film is my life seeing as I have an MFA in Film (still feels weird to say) but I do and I need to utilize my knowledge better as well as work on learning. Even though Iām done with school I can never stop learning and 2018 will be just that.
Finish at least 1 Feature Screenplay
Finish 12 New Short Film Screenplay (1 a month)
Look into business plan for Production company
Read One Book a Month film related
One Character Breakdown a month
The purpose of these entries is to goal track and reflection. Instead of keeping everything bottled up year in and year out I will release by daily interactions. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Every night that doesnāt involve alcohol or where I voluntarily I close my eyes I will write down my thoughts on the day and the accomplishments and setbacks that pertains to my ultimate goal of 2018 of rising to the next level.
āI feel alive, and can we try To leave it better than how it came donāt be afraid to changeā ā Sugarland
Until Next Time ā Cherish The Tradition
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