Goals for 2024

Disclaimer: I'm not really going to beat myself up if I don't accomplish all of these and more so approaching these as a list of things I want to try or do in 2024. More bucket list-esque but limited to the timespan of a year.
Goal Go on a solo trip

Why I want to go on a trip somewhere by myself! Nothing super intense like international travel, but potentially out of the state. I've never traveled on my own and explored an area by myself. I want to know myself better and have the opportunity to see what happens when I'm navigating the world on my own.

Next Step Decide where to go

Progress Had made a plan for a Solo trip, but due to circumstances I had to cancel.
Goal Do mushrooms

Why I tried weed for the first time last year so might as well try this lol

GOAL COMPLETED AS OF 1/14/2024!

Goal Get blue square tattoo

Why I've always wanted a bright blue square on my right wrist as it represents a signifcant moment in my life. I got my first tattoo in 2023 so wanted to finally dedicate time to get the tattoo I've always thought about.

Next Step Find a tattoo artist willing to do a simple tattoo and is good with vibrant colors

Progress Contacted potential artist, but price is out of my range. Still looking for more options or just biting the bullet and saving enough to get it from the artist I want.
Goal Start laser hair removal treatment

Why Facial hair is annoying

GOAL COMPLETED AS OF 5/19/2024!

Goal Finish at least 1 short story

Why I have so many different unfinished short stories and I want to actually finish one and publish it on this site.

Next Step Edit Draft

Progress Sent to friends to review
Goal Take at least one class per month

Why I have a lot of different interests and want to keep learning.

GOAL DROPPED Just wasn't going to work cost wise especially with other priorities coming up.

Goal Change banking service

Why Want to move from big banks because yikes.

GOAL COMPLETED AS OF 2/16/24!
Goal Write one blog post once a month

Why I want to write more and update my website more. This will accomplish both at once

Next Step Pick things back up

Progress Already missed one or two months, but will try to keep it up!
Goal Find a new name for myself

Why It's an interesting thought experiment and also I realized my current name is the same name and spelling as one of the cult leaders of Heaven's Gate whoops

GOAL DROPPED I feel like for how things have gone this year, I can put this on the backburner. It's not a pressing issue and will revisit this once I feel ready.

Goal Make Advanced Directive

Why You never know what happens in life.

Next Step Fill out Advanced Directive draft

Progress Already did a pass through. Bought an End of Life Planner as well that I want to fill out. This will be completed sometime later in the year.
Goal Learn how to ride a bike

Why I used to kind of know, but I only was able to go in a straight line and not turn lol I also would love to be able to bike where I live.

GOAL DROPPED Focusing on learning how to drive first and foremost. This can happen at another time.

Goal Do more intentional movement

Why Haven't found a routine for engaging in movement and I really would like to develop this.

Next Step Stick with once a week movement

Progress Dropped off the movement. Haven't found anything I like so far.
Goal Stick to No Buy/Low Buy Year

Why Due to both financial situations and wanting to move away from consumerism. This also will help me explore who I am outside of material things.

Next Step Keep up with No Buy lists and stick with imposed rules I set for myself.

Progress Been a bit bumpy in May but trying to get back on track.
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