Goals

A few things I definitely want to have completed by next semester:

1. Drop another dress size. Well, we all know that this is something I've been working on for a while. At the rate I've been going lately, I might be able to drop 2 dress sizes by then.

2. Get back into jewelry making, and to be more creative with it. I have a few particular projects in mind, but lately I've found that I've only been duplicating things, or re-doing projects I've done before. I need to start designing again.

3. Complete a scrapbook. And by this I mean one for myself. My mom and I plan to make one for Julie, but I need to make one for myself as well. I have all the ideas sketched out, and the stuff I need for them put together, I just need to take the time to glue it and finalize it.

4. Paint my bedroom. I've only needed to do this for 2 year now... lol. At least I know how I want to decorate and all now. I even have to color picked out. I want to have this done before June even.

5. Write my book. I've started it. I just need to finish it. Starting things is never an issue for me. Completing them is another story. But so far it's been going well, so hopefully, it'll be at least halfway before September.

6. Read more- I've been slacking. Some books I need to read or in some cases re-read: Sophie's World, Dr. Sax, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and the Neil Geiman book Melissa liked so much.

7. Learn to be more assertive, and quit letting people walk all over me. An issues I've really been struggling with lately. I'm too nice for my own good, and never quite stick up for myself. This, combined with an overly empathetic nature has been resulting in quite a bit of misery for me. I collect other people's problems like a magnet, then I have to carry around that weight, along with my own issues. I don't want that particular bit to change about me. However, I let them push me around then. The relationship become me giving them all the support they need, and then them taking advantage of me because at the moment I'm still feeling so much pity for them. Regular readers, do not fret, I'm not referring to you there.

8. Get involved in more community service projects. I used to do a lot, now I do very little. I miss that warm fuzzy feeling it gives me. I think I've got a regular project lined up for me at home, working with the youth at my church. Next year, I'm debating between working at the Paxton House, with adults who need help of any sort, or prison ministry at a juvenile detention center.

9. Take time out to enjoy God's creation more. I just need to get out more. I love nature. I hope to go on many walks this summer with Julie, Sparky, and/or Jessica Jennings! Also, I'm not going to let shopping dominate my trip to the beach this summer.

10. Learn to be more thankful for what God has given me. I am usually a very positive person. I tend to see the bright side of things. Lately, I've been seeing the glass as half empty though. God has blessed me in many ways, and I do need to learn to be more thankful for it.