Seeing that as tomorrow is the last day of 2014, I think it's time to reflect on the goals I made at the beginning of the year. Shall we see how I did??
1. Live in, appreciate, and cherish every moment
Check. This will always be something to work on, but I genuinely feel like I have made an effort to live in the moment and appreciate everything I'm going through with a very real perspective. Some big events and transitions have happened this year, and I am grateful for each experience.
2. Find my passion
While I think this will be a work in progress throughout my entire life, I have found that I really love being in nature - it truly is my happy place and I find so much joy going and being outside. I also am very passionate about Harmon's...aaaand my electric blanket. But that's beside the point.
3. Get a real freaking job
Done and done! I'm so happy where I ended up and feel very lucky to work with the people I do. Did we ever think I could be content going to work? Nope. Am I thrilled? YES.
4. Become unplugged
I think I have switched views on this one. Earlier this year, technology was an unnecessary and taxing thing to keep up with. Now, technology is my way to keep in touch and connect with the people I love who live far away. Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP for FaceTime???
5. Stop obsessing over diet soda
Let's just say I went through spurts with this...but it's the real deal now! Currently four days sober...HOLLA
6. Quit putting quarters in the swear jar
Living with your mother really helps with this one. #angel
7. Make meaningful relationships and mend the harmful ones
Boy oh boy was this a tough one. It's hard to mend something you aren't interested in mending. But trust me - I've put forth valiant effort even when I haven't wanted to. It's a work in progress, and mending takes time, but the healing will come.
8. Travel to a different country
London, you have my heart forever.
9. Join Crossfit
Crossfit sucks. Heavy weights are the worst and I'm 99% sure I was lifting wrong/injuring myself in the process. Like...my elbows hurt. Are elbows ever supposed to hurt? TRX is the way to go.
10. Become vulnerable
Vulnerability is an interesting concept, but I truly feel like I am open and ready to embrace anyone or anything that comes my way. This was probably the hardest thing I did this year and it's something you have to consciously work toward every single day.
11. Read the Book of Mormon
This was by far my favorite goal of 2014. I finally finished it in October and it has been such a strength and blessing to me. I read the last few chapters while I waited outside the Draper Temple for my little sister to come out - words will never be able to do justice for what I felt. There was such a special ambiance that night and I have never felt so much peace and comfort about my life as I did when I finished the Book of Mormon. I know it's true with all my heart and I owe everything in my life to this gospel.
It was a big year...but I made it! Bring it on 2015.
