Two days ago marked three months in to my 32nd year.
One quarter of the way to 33, you guys. Sure, I love number alliteration as much as the next guy, but I am not racing the calendar on next year's birthday. I never am, really. duh.
So, like most things, it has me pondering what goal I am reaching for. I don't naturally align myself with people who the world would consider are "goal oriented." Those people probably exercise regularly and wonder what to do with all the money they have systematically put aside for things other than faux fur hats at TJ Maxx. (mine rules.)
No, those folks never seemed very... "Kelley Kirker." BUT, aren't they? Because I am really only happy if I am knocking things off a to-do list or one step closer to an accomplishment. The difference between the "goal oriented" and me probably has a lot to do with the caliber of goals being accomplished. I am not hiking Kilimanjaro... I am talking, "eat healthfully for six weeks" or "buy and wear super sexy heels for the Christmas party- no changing into flip flops!" sort of stuff. Still, its not all boring. Its just a goal with training wheels, ya know?
So, since time has insisted on speeding up in the last few years, I have to keep up. I now have 3/4 of the year at my disposal and I intend to make the most of it!
I am feeling the need to reinvent my "30 to 30" tour of 2009. Maybe I do "32 while 32" ha. That way, I am giving myself more time than a month. Whatever it shapes up to be, I need to get to work. You know the scene in Elf (of course you do), when the elves have *just* finished that years' toys and Santa says it is time to get started on next year and they all cheer? Its also when baby Buddy crawls out of Santa's bag. Well, that is how I feel. I have just gotten used to 32 and here I am prepping for 33. Really, I just want to get to work doing things on purpose.
I'm going places, you guys.
I need some input on brand new challenge ideas. Do you have any to offer?
Now, to make the most of this weekend. It will bring the experience of a great day o' volunteering with HelpPortrait, babysitting a tot, another watch of "White Christmas", and spending time with friends. Can't beat it.
xo,
Kelley
7 comments:
I'm pretty sure you want to pick an amount and help us raise it for our adoption :)
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
100 Days Without Goals, thought you might find interesting. :-)
http://zenhabits.net/100-days/
GOOD thinking, Rach. We need to get together so I can hear more. So excited for y'all! <3
Taylor, very interesting article. I get his point.. i just LOVE having goals so much. I don't know if I could do it. or could i? ;)
how about memorizing scripture. i am so amazed at 61 i could still memorize. it is so exciting to do this, then see how God uses what you have just memorized to encourage others and yourself.
love,
the momma
good call, momma!
Here's somewhere to go: Austin, TX!
oh sister.. it is HAPPENING.
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