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Hey all,
I've never been one to make resolutions each year, but this time around a change needed to be made. Many aspects in my life are going to be different this year; track ending, an addition of another major, weddings, friends' graduations, you name it. With that, a new list of objectives come to mind and I hope it's not bothersome if I share them with you. These goals are physical, mental, emotional or all of the above, so bear with me.
1. Run a marathon.
I run all the time. However, it's not often that I feel like I'm in control of my own physical destiny. I get told what to do and how to do it day in and day out and with that, redundancy in the activity that I love takes over. With the ending of my collegiate athletic career approaching fast, I see several opportunities to expand my running horizons. So, why not a marathon? What a challenge it is to set a goal on both something physically and mentally draining! And I'm ready to take that on! I crave this challenge. I'm not being told how to do it or what to do, I'm in control of myself. With that, I'm more than excited to hit the pavement as a distance runner.
2. Do all sorts of road races -- including triathlons!
Obviously there must be a half marathon to do in preparation for the full, and I'm hoping to accomplish this at Summerfest in early July (just crossing my fingers that they get their shit straight with hydration and medical assistance). Also, throw in some fun obstacle runs that will undoubtedly push my body to its limits: Tough Mudder, Dirty Girl, Muddy Buddy, Women's Triathlons, you name it. I'm more than excited.
3. Find my match.
This doesn't necessarily mean love (although, that'd be wonderful). But, I'd be ecstatic to find that person that I mesh with so perfectly that there's no chance of ever falling out of each others' lives. Now, I have many people like that already, but why not add one more to the arsenal? Perhaps this person could be a fellow runner, someone with a love for writing, or just somebody who happens to be as obsessed with dogs as much as I am. And like I said before, if that person ends up being a man that I fall in love with, I'm not complainin'. Who knows? Maybe I've met him. This is when I ask God for guidance.
4. Get my finances straight.
Holy cow. I need to work on finding some good fiscal sense. Anybody else with me? Can I get a "Shit, I'm broke!"??
5. Travel (or at least set up a plan to do so).
Please, oh please, let me get out of this country... at least for a little bit. I can't fathom living in America for my entire life and not experiencing the other 6 billion people that live beyond these borders. And I don't mean going to London or Paris and seeing the sights (although I wouldn't complain), but I want to go out and make a difference! Whether that is simply meeting people from across the globe or going full-on into the depths of poverty and finding change, I want to do it! I need to do it. My heart hurts when I think of being confined within this United States bubble. I'd love to spend a good portion of my life abroad. Anybody have any advice? I'll take all I can get.
6. Keep up in school.
I gotta keep my eye on the prize: finding a job that I adore and being able to live independently.
7. Show the people in my life how much I care for them.
I think this one is self-explanatory. But, in case I'm wrong, I want to make sure those around me know how they've affected my life. And with that, I'd love to meet more people to further positively alter my life. I have amazing people around me and I can only hope that God continues to bless me with more. And I will show them, as well, how much they mean to me.
8. Befriend someone I never thought I would.
My walls shoot up when I find myself in social or cultural situations I'm not comfortable with. So, why not take advantage of this as an opportunity to learn more about one's culture or lifestyle? I see no harm in expanding my horizons. So, if that person ends up being a one-eyed Hawaiian Jehovah's Witness, then so be it! At least I'll have insight the next time I meet one.
9. Maintain better contact with my family.
My immediate family is spread out (I mentioned this before in another post, Thanksmas) across the country. Their lives don't intersect with mine every day anymore, and unfortunately, not many of us are too great at attacking this problem. I'd like to initiate that and heighten communication with the people who made me who I am today. In addition, my extended family and I aren't very close. I want to bridge those gaps and make strong relationships out of ones that seem to be very -- "fake," I guess -- now.
10. Intern!
Doing two sports since college began has led to a pit in my stomach that's screaming "You're not ready for a career!" So in 2012, I'm gonna go crazy on gaining some experience in my field! GIMME GIMME GIMME! Obnoxious, I know, BUT! with the job force the way it is, it's gotta be done. Not only for my career, but for a confidence boost I need in myself: knowing that I can do what I love and that other people will be appreciative of that and accept me into their work environment.
11. Be happy!
Whatever it takes (as long as it's within legal and moral bounds, of course).
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Whew! I intended that to be much, much shorter (as usual). Thanks for checkin' her out! Feedback, people, feedback! And please, let me know what your plans are for 2012!
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Until next time,
erika
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