Life's Approbations

Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.
~Marsha Sinetar

Goals are an amazing ideal.  They separate those merely dreaming from those doing.  As I read a blog post at Popping Bubbles this week, I was drawn to the immense list of goals written; set in stone and shouted in a humble way across the world.  As I reflected upon my own life and directions I wish to take both personally and professionally, I found a drive to partake in the countdown to 2010 goal-style.

The following goals are all of my own, intended to set my future in stone and provide a driving force forward into success in all areas of my life.  I look forward to sharing my map as we journey into 2010.

1. Move
   1. Moving is simple in and of itself, but this move is quite huge.  My husband and I placed an offer on a house in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming last week.  This is the beginning footwork of our future house plans.
2. Establish my brand
   1. Those of you who have followed the many blogs I’ve maintained over the years see an eclectic blend in writing styles.  It is now time for me to truly decide which way I want to go with my writing business and where to focus.  “Brand Mysti” is about to become a permanent fixture in all that I encompass.
3. Build My Social Network
   1. As Rebecca Laffar-Smith discovered in an interview with Michele Tune, Social networking is amazing if utilized in the right ways.  Branding will be a major part of this process.
4. Delve Deeper in Abundant Green Homes
   1. Increase marketing
   2. And advertising.
   3. Query companies involved with sustainable living in my region and
   4. Offer advertising based off current and prospected traffic.
5. Market myself locally
   1. Build trifold and
   2. Order new business cards with my new address (see number 1!).
   3. Pass around to everyone I meet.
   4. Begin networking through local events more frequently.
6. Take care of me.
   1. Continue exploring options to ensure my health is at it’s peak.
   2. Make it a monthly habit to set aside for various medical procedures to check on potential problems.
   3. Schedule my yearly exam.
   4. Go to my yearly exam.  <— I’m not fond of doctors!
   5. Purchase yoga mat and dvd’s to give it a whirl.
   6. Cut my hair for the first time in 12 months. <—- so needs doing!
7. Evaluate my time and adjust my schedule accordingly.
   1. Look at time spent writing, increase to fit financial goals.
   2. Begin finishing up books that are still sitting in a box.
   3. Write reviews of said books.
   4. Plan outings with the kids before it’s bitter cold.
   5. Increase quality time as a family through home improvement projects (once we move!).
   6. Transition Jaden into his new school and enjoy the great, small community we are about to embark!
8. Reduce time spent on application games
   1. Amy Mullis had it right when she discussed the life-altering changes that occur with applications such as FarmTown, Yoville, Mafia Wars… (I think you get the point!)
9. Design Greenhouse, set to be built in Spring 2010
   1. Include full layout of produce
   2. Incorporate renewable sources (straw bales!!)
10. Write 500 words a day
    1. Between blogging, articles and marketing I will write a minimum of 500 words per day.
11. Find a fluctuating and effective schedule for traveling after we move.
    1. Thirty miles East or Forty miles West are the two largest cities.  Planning shopping trips with medical appointments will become vital for our financial structure.
12. Pay down debt
    1. Build a firm budget based off Dave Ramsey’s plan.
       1. Eliminate TWO debts entirely
          1. Debt 1
          2. Debt 2
       1. Pay down TWO debts by 50%
          1. Debt 1
          2. Debt 2
13. Complete four interviews for Life’s Approbation
    1. Oscar Joseph
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Four
14. Post four interviews for Life’s Approbation
    1. Oscar Joseph
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Four
15. Design Layout of Office Space pre-move
    1. Necessary Items
    2. Layout based off two spaces
    3. Maximize efficiency
16. Derive cleaning schedule for new house
    1. I might be a woman but maid is not my name!  Include everyone in the house!
17. Build Christmas care packages
    1. Cookies
    2. Cakes
    3. Muffins
    4. Mixes
18. Mail out Christmas cards by November 30
19. Mail out Christmas care packages by December 11
20. Have family photos taken by November 1 for Christmas cards
21. Achieve the financial goal of $4000 by October 30, 2009.
22. Sort through all the toys
    1. Remove broken/missing toys
    2. Sanitize everything
    3. Box up what is outgrown
    4. Pack what is not needed before our move
23. Clothing Purge
    1. Freecycle/Donate anything that doesn’t fit!
24. Donate items Simon no longer uses
    1. Swing
    2. Bath Chair (after sanitized!)
    3. Activity mats
    4. Infant toys (he’s growing up too fast!)
25. Notifications of new address
    1. Insurance Companies
    2. Employers
    3. Friends
    4. Family
    5. Banks
    6. Editors
    7. Marketing Connections
26. Prepare list of services in Pine Bluffs to turn on
    1. Electric
    2. Gas
    3. Cable
    4. Phone
    5. Internet
    6. Water/Trash
27. Map out 2010 goals
    1. Personal
    2. Business
    3. Financial
    4. House Upgrades
    5. Sustainable Plans
28. Simon’s Blog
    1. Post pictures monthly
    2. Post update monthly
29. Work through blog posts held on other blogs and build ideas for future posts
    1. Re-slanting for articles can be applied to blogging too!
30. Writers Round About – Work out posts for the next six weeks at one a week.
    1. Week 1 – DONE
    2. Week 2 – DONE
    3. Week 3
    4. Week 4
    5. Week 5
    6. Week 6
31. Examiner.com – Posts twice weekly for 6 weeks
    1. Week 1: Post 1 Scheduled for 9/28! & Post 2
    2. Week 2: Post 1 & Post 2
    3. Week 3: Post 1 & Post 2
    4. Week 4: Post 1 & Post 2
    5. Week 5: Post 1 & Post 2
    6. Week 6: Post 1 & Post 2
32. Abundant Green Homes
    1. One post weekly minimum.

While my goal list doesn’t look like there are 95 items, I’ve counted the subheadings as each one is a goal in itself.  I’ve set it up this way to be able to link in and add to this post as I’m able to progress.

I invite all of you to join me in the countdown to 2010 goal style as many others are around the ‘net.  Thank you to Popping Bubbles for the idea!

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