So it's almost 2007! I can't believe how quickly this year went and how many crazy things happened and how many great things happened and how many things I learned. I thought it would be good to start reflecting on 2006 and start looking forward to 2007 and the changes it will bring. I have had a very hard day today that included a job problem, a school problem, and friendship issues. I have no idea why this day happened but I am ending it by being in a contemplative mood about my life and what I want out of it. Here are some things I thought I would jot down.
Things I have learned in 2006:
-- Bigots will be bigots even if you try to educate them.
-- Fighting with someone who is in ignorance is only a way to stoop to their level.
-- Sometimes when you go home, it isn't home anymore.
--Letting go is the hardest part of truly loving someone.
--Losing someone over money is not worth it.
--There are some people who will NEVER change and I must accept that.
--Love comes when you least expect it and when you can't take any more fakes.
--I can wear a dress and I don't look horrible in it.
--I have good features that draw others to me and I won't let people tell me I don't.
--Hearing negative feedback is not easy for me but I would rather hear it then miss the point.
--I was good enough for Grad School.
--There is a diagnosis that made my childhood hard.
--There were a lot of lies given to me about my father and I am happy to get them debunked.
--Someone loves me for me and I don't blame him, I have become someone I am proud of.
That's all I have to say I have learned up until now but I am sure there are hundreds more where that came from. The next list is the things I really want to accomplish in 2007 (ideally)
1. Develop a relationship with God that is completely mine and sort out what I believe and think about Him.
2. Read the Bible through again.
3. Find a church home and attend faithfully.
4. Go to all doctor appointments and accept diabetes.
5. Learn how to maintain diabetes in the best way possible.
6. Lose weight (not a specific amount)
7. Start and continue a work out plan for my life.
8. Eat better (PERIOD)
9. Create a budget that works to get debts paid off.
10. Pay off all debt besides student loans by December 31, 2007.
11. Create a savings account and accumulate at least $1,000 savings
12. Attend therapy for myself and find a couples therapist.
13. Deal with key issues in therapy and start to really be more open and authentic in relationships.
14. Be slow and deliberate in how I love Anthony.
15. Develop close and intimate girl friendships and do not focus on male friendships.
16. Enjoy reading again and really develop a strong literary base.
17. Take up a sport that i enjoy and play it for fun and fitness.
18. Do one nice thing for myself per month that is not about food.
19. Have one date with Erica per month.
20. Do all reading for Grad School and prepare for classes adequately.
21. Create a time schedule for my life that prohibits procrastination.
22. Attend all classes and ask questions when I am confused.
23. Join study groups and be involved with classmates in Grad School to get full experience.
24. Be in close contact with academic advisor, physician, professors, and therapists to create the best learning environment.
25. Find a practicum site that utlizes my talents and also challenges my weaknesses.
26. Pray each day for my relationship, my education, career, job, and otherwise
27. Learn to listen better!!!!!
28. Be more gentle in my speech.
29. Work on taking negative feedback better and accepting it in love.
30. Explore my female side better this year and learn more about it.
31. Learn black history to the best of my ability.
32. Learn at least beginning spanish.
33. Keep up with home life when doing school.
34. Do the best I can with my job for Chris.
35. Be honest in all of my endeavors with others.
36. Be ethical in all that I do, and moral.
37. Start to really allow myself the dreams of a wedding and a future.
38. Make concrete plans for my health in preparing to have children.
39. Be a better friend in every way.
40. Strive to be the best Erica I can possibly be each day!!!!
That's it so far!
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