Just stumbled upon “43 things site”, a cool website, (http://www.43things.com/book/quiz_results). They give a down and dirty quiz. It revealed I am“self improving money managing tree hugger.” Don’t cut down my trees and tell me it is going to save me money, I know that is pure bull donkey!
The book looks interesting but I am trying NOT to buy any books right now (so that money managing part may actually be true) however there is a blog. It is fun to see what is on other people’s lists. They not only show what is most important to them, but how they made that goal come true. Cool.
What would I pick as my top goal? Write a novel, lose weight, and get a job? Hmmmm…will have to think long and hard what is the most important goal to me. I usually try to work on three at a time. Not sure if that actually works for me. What was I a beaver in a previous life and have to have two or three projects going at the same time? Or am I, an ADD-addicted to adrenaline junkie as well as a tree hugger?
What is my top goal for 2009? Got goals?
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
The Third Act
My parents never minded that I changed what I wanted to be when I grew up, almost as often as I got new sneakers. They just wanted me to have an idea that I was working towards some grand job goal.
I was on my way to being an Astronaut, Ballerina (doesn’t every little girl go through this phase), Artist, Writer, Scientist, etc.
None of these have been things I have made money on to date. It would be nice, if in this last push to figuring out what I want to be when I grow up, I do make money at my writing. What a concept!
It is more scary then sky diving, more scary then mountain climbing, more scary…well you get the picture. To do something I really want to do, to use my mind to make something, to be creative. That would be my dream.
Signed up for next online creative writing class, taught by the renowned Ariel Gore. She wrote, “How to be a Lit Star before Your Dead.” I keep it on my nightstand, next to my bed and read it all the time when I get down about ever reaching this long cherished goal.
How many of us are like me? Did you put your dreams on hold to raise a family? Or were you a “career woman” working long hours to get a head in a man’s world. Or like me you just held back until the last act was starting. Can I go for it now?
Why not, I got nothing to lose?
I was on my way to being an Astronaut, Ballerina (doesn’t every little girl go through this phase), Artist, Writer, Scientist, etc.
None of these have been things I have made money on to date. It would be nice, if in this last push to figuring out what I want to be when I grow up, I do make money at my writing. What a concept!
It is more scary then sky diving, more scary then mountain climbing, more scary…well you get the picture. To do something I really want to do, to use my mind to make something, to be creative. That would be my dream.
Signed up for next online creative writing class, taught by the renowned Ariel Gore. She wrote, “How to be a Lit Star before Your Dead.” I keep it on my nightstand, next to my bed and read it all the time when I get down about ever reaching this long cherished goal.
How many of us are like me? Did you put your dreams on hold to raise a family? Or were you a “career woman” working long hours to get a head in a man’s world. Or like me you just held back until the last act was starting. Can I go for it now?
Why not, I got nothing to lose?
Sunday, February 1, 2009
10 MPH
Just watched the most incredible documentary, “10 mph”. This is the story of 2 guys who quit their corporate jobs to take a cross country journey on a SEGWAY! The cast of characters, the most impressive for me is our own magnificent country, makes it so much fun to watch. Who knew Kansas was so beautiful?
Go to http://www.10mph.com/ to find out more.
The whole time the movie kept screaming to me, follow your passion! If these two guys can give up everything, and I mean everything, to follow their dream, why can’t I write a 200 word essay on what that might be like for me?
What would it look like if I followed my ideal life?
Healthy, fit, and active
Spiritually centered
Financially sound
Playing, as an artist, person, comic genius
Laughter all around
Can this tired middle aged woman re-invent herself to be colorful, crafty (string beads, not make trouble), and serene?
The real question for me: What will my life look like after this recession?
Go to http://www.10mph.com/ to find out more.
The whole time the movie kept screaming to me, follow your passion! If these two guys can give up everything, and I mean everything, to follow their dream, why can’t I write a 200 word essay on what that might be like for me?
What would it look like if I followed my ideal life?
Healthy, fit, and active
Spiritually centered
Financially sound
Playing, as an artist, person, comic genius
Laughter all around
Can this tired middle aged woman re-invent herself to be colorful, crafty (string beads, not make trouble), and serene?
The real question for me: What will my life look like after this recession?
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