1-year forecast
Goals from 2009 on my list for 2010:
- Define concrete principles and practice them. I never defined my concrete principles. I have them in my head. Scattered. But this is something I should do now than later. Not sure how I’ve managed to skimp on this…the foundation for everything else.
- Exercise, relax and practice meditating. Wow. I hate to admit that I only when I get to my breaking point I begin to do this. What I really need is to do this on a more consistent basis so I don’t have to reach a breaking point. More hiking, more yoga, more deep breathing.
- “Focus on my relationships with others”/Quality relationships. I want to be a super-connector. But I also want to have stronger relationships with my closest friends and family. What I’ve learned in 2009 is that my friendships strengthen when I spend quality time with them. It’s not about how much time I spend with them, but what we do with the time we’ve got. I know I’ve accomplished this when I feel that after even months of not hanging out, we can still get together and pick up from where we left off. At work, I want to connect better with my clients. I want to network by building friendships.
The one goal that I am most relieved to have “accomplished” in 2009 is defining my career and where I’m headed. I would like to get involved in social work with stronger support. The only way to do this is to go back to school for a Master’s of Social Work degree. I would like to focus on developing more efficient programs to effectively reach out to the target audience. To maximize our impact to those that need help. To ensure that volunteers have a memorable experience.
While nothing in life is set in stone, I’ve mapped out a rough plan of my 2010 year. The first few months are much more solid than the latter part of the year…But all of these may change down the road. What matters now is that I have some kind of peace of mind.
January – May
- Enrolled in two (maybe three) community college courses for MSW pre-requisite (Weekly: Monday’s and Wednesday’s)
- Continue mentoring two youth through Reading Partners (Weekly: Tuesday’s)
- Continue interacting with one autistic child (Weekly: Thursday’s)
- Continue singing lessons (Once or twice a month)
- Volunteer in ICO to take youth on outdoor trips (Time permitting – long term commitment)
- Work 40 hours/week and split my time between two different engagements and managers (if feasible).
- Project lead HOBA projects (St. Anthony’s, Twin Peaks, and Almost Eden Garden).
May – August
- Travel
- Work and save money
- Apply for NOLS.
August – December
- MSW program (if accepted)
- NOLS program (if accepted)
- Travel/live in a foreign country (Peru, Chile, Australia, or Europe)
