Reflecting on the Last 358 Days
This is it. The last few days of my 50th year. You know what? It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Sure, I had a huge list I wanted to accomplish before next week and some things will remain undone but the majority have been completed. It felt like I hadn’t done much; after reviewing the electronic list I carry in my cellphone at all times, I can see now that I kicked some serious ass. The remaining items have become part of a new quest called, “Love Myself Enough” which I expect to complete by this time next year. I have every reason to believe I’ll hit the marks.
I’m proud of myself. I really am and I don’t often say that. Yay, Me!!! Let’s review:
Have a pint in a pub in Ireland
Give guitar lessons again (well I’ve only give a half dozens so far... )
Go kayaking again
Finish my masters degree
Spend more time with my family
Go to Ikea (can you believe I had never been?)
Go to PTown for Memorial Day Weekend
Do one thing every day that scares me (in other words, takes me out of my comfort zone - I sure did that)
Buy a new guitar
Start playing out again
Find a hobby to keep me busy and social. I sure did that. Being a DJ has kept me very busy (in a good way.)
Watch the Untouchables
Figure out how to make an impact in Luke’s life without him knowing it
Do one selfless thing each month
Buy a really great mattress and improve the quality of sleep
So what’s the list for next year? Glad you asked:
Figure out if I’m going to keep renting or buy a house. This really is dependent on whether or not i can reach the next goal. If I can’t, I need to move to a one-level house. If I have to move, I’m buying it.
Lose at least 100 pounds and reclaim my life. I’ve done this before. I can do it, again. I have a lot more than 100 to lose and this time I can’t yoyo. Bariatric surgery is coming up in the next 6 months. That isn’t a cure, it’s a tool and I have a lot to do before/after to regain my health and improve my quality of life. I need to remove myself from toxic situations and people who do not help me reach my goal.
Build a Tiny House. I’d like to build one for VT.
Hike one of the 4k mountains. This might have to go on next year’s list but I love hiking. If I can get my weight under control, that will help with my knee pain. Here’s hoping.
Take a painting class at UNH. This has been on my list far too long. I need to make this happen THIS year.
Go to Acadia National Park.
Go to the Nutcracker.
Go on a European vacation.
Go sailing.
Go back to Key West and have breakfast at Blue Heaven.
Say “yes” if someone asks if you would like to do something.
There you have it. Looking at the ToDo list is daunting until I look at the Done list. I can do it. I can do anything.
Happy Birthday to me!