I rather like this philosophy for the very simple reason that I always seem to have trouble keeping most of my resolutions. Additionally, it puts the previous year in perspective, forcing me to think about what went well (and for what I am grateful)...and what I'd like to be improved.
So in reflecting upon 2017, I revisit the resolutions listed in my blog entry from the start of the year ('16 Going on '17), if only to establish a base for that improvement. Not surprisingly, some things are now as they were at the beginning of the year (Yup, still single, still broke, still living in a messy apartment...albeit a new one. Lol.), but some things have definitely been accomplished as hoped. Let's see how the year has shaped up, shall we?
RESOLUTIONS FROM 2017:
WRITE MORE
OK, I didn't write very many blog entries, but I've been writing various pieces for shows that I have produced (or am producing) and done various "odd jobs".
WORRY LESS
Hmmm. Let's take this off the list, shall we? Oh, to dream the impossible dream. Ha ha.
FINISH SCHOOL
I'd wanted to finish by June. It actually wasn't until November, but I managed to finally graduate--and delivered a speech at the graduation. And because I can't do anything simply, I also produced, directed and acted in a show at the same time. Yup, clocked my last hour...and then opened the show. Go me.
GET JOB IN CHOSEN FIELD
Employed as of December 12th! Just need to keep my anxiety under control as I work hard to improve my craft in a much more strict and demanding environment.
CREATE GREAT THEATER (Act, Produce, Direct)
Directed/Produced/Acted in two shows for my theater company; Acted in two others. I thought they were great. So did the audiences. So, CHECK!
Actively working on a new show (or two. Or more.) for 2018, by the way.
SPEND MORE TIME WITH FRIENDS, LOVED ONES AND THE CAT
Well, the cat garnered most of my free time. That needy beast. Sorry about that friends and loved ones.
CLEAN THE APARTMENT
Um, it was clean when I moved out of the old one and before I moved into the new one. But I can sit on the couch at least. Ha ha.
Yeah, yeah. It's a work in progress. Always.
SURROUND MYSELF WITH POSITIVITY AND LOVE
Still working on it. Not doing too poorly. Some days are more challenging than others, but I have good friends and a pretty cool daughter.
OH YEAH, AND SOMEHOW OBTAIN JOHNNY DEPP AND A MILLION DOLLARS
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| This was my daughter's Christmas present to me. Funny girl. |
MOVING FORWARD:
All in all, 2017 was not too horrible for me personally (so uplifting, I know). Truthfully, yes, I am still in somewhat of a "Survival Mode" as I scramble to stay afloat financially or strive to not be brought down by the current political climate or state of humanity. Yes, there were various tribulations and some sadness, but there were personal triumphs as well. As we move forward into 2018, however, I hope (as my friend's husband did) to continue an upward trajectory and to ultimately improve upon this past year. There has been some great groundwork laid...I hope I will see some successes from those labors. Maybe I will travel more. Get the big bucks. Find true love. Put away the laundry. Or maybe I will just find myself wanting for less. Hey, who knows? It's a new year, after all.
Until next time, Lovelies. Here's wishing your 2018 is even better than your 2017. Happy New Year!
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