Liberated Traveler

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The Next Project

As I work on my book this year, I will be documenting the process and other general thoughts.  Please follow me at: http://reecewrites.blogspot.com/

Wish me luck!

Day 365: Fin

I thought I would be thrilled to be finally done with this commitment, but I'm a little sad it is over.  I was talking to my aunt Lori today and she sounded shocked that it was over.  After going back through my posts tonight I see what the year has brought me.  I am thankful to have this as a way of remembering the year. 

Top 2012 Themes:
1. Kendra
2. Family
3. Wine Nights
4. Rick Steves
5. Travel
6. Sick
7. Food
8. Moving
9. Elementary
10. Writing
11. Graduation
12. Nights Out
13. Daredevil Dad
14. Best Aunts Ever
15. Stress
16. Relaxation
17. Website
18. Skydiving
19. Lifelong Friendships
20. Spanish
21. Indianapolis
22. Pool Days
23. Goodbyes
24. Photography
25. Best Year Ever!

Although this project is complete, there are many more to tackle.  Cheers, proost, prost, cin cin, sante, and any other way you can say it.  To a new year and new adventures!

Day 364: Sentimental

One more day and my project for 2012 will be complete.  I started it for several reasons, but as I reach the finish line there is one thought that remains: I did it.  I committed to something and it turned out successful.  Tomorrow I plan to go through my blog day by day and reflect on the year.  I have to admit that I've cheated as I've gone through the year.  Each time I peak at the past I am amazed by all of the blessings I have had this year.  Sure there is some whining in there, but I am human.  With a reflective eye, I don't know how next year will top the life changing experiences from this year.

Day 363: Work Day

For some reason I sat on my couch thinking that I should do my work today.  I can't believe that a week has passed so fast and I can already feel the anxiety growing.  Might as well take care of it now.  Too bad I left some very important things at school.  I did accomplish some things that are putting my mind to rest a bit.  I think I'll try to go into the school next Thursday to clean up and finish whatever else needs to be done.  For now I can put my mind to rest.

Day 362: Ideas

I was so productive today.  I made some amazing progress on my website (see here: http://mreece85.wix.com/bestofeurope).  I also created a budget.  I'm tired of not having enough money, so I'm going to change that.  Although I have some challenges to face (like paying off my credit card), I know that I can catch up if I stick to this budget.  Something I realized right away is that I don't make enough money for my lifestyle.  Using conservative numbers, I only have $300 left over after budgeting everything.  I've decided I'm going to save $50 each paycheck and I'm going to pull out $100 in cash for entertainment each month.  Once that cash is spent, this girl will be stuck with nights in.  I need to cut back.  No reason I should be spending $100 a weekend after going out.

I also did a lot of planning for the new year.  I know I've mentioned that my goal for next year is to publish my first book (oh, and write it).  I'm also going to do what I can to market myself.  I'm thinking of creating video blogs for youtube, articles to publish for kindle, and creating an author website.  I'm also excited to share that I signed up for a class in January about how to publish a book.  Might as well learn what I can now before the book is done.  I'm so thrilled to think that this year I am going to make so many of my dreams happen.  I know this year will have good things in store!

Day 361: Nice to be Home

It is so wonderful to sleep in and take 2 hours to get ready in the morning.  I think I would be a lot different at work if I could do this everyday.  Then again, I'd have to stay at work till past 6.  Not so good.  

Other than going grocery shopping, I didn't do much during the day.  I did have a good time later at night catching up with my grad school friends.  It has been 6 months since I've seen one of them.  I kind of miss grad school.  Not the work, but the interactions with the people.  I wish I could afford to take tons of classes on whatever I want.  Too bad I can't.