Skye Lynch
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For March I've been listening to the Japanese band Creepy Nuts. Very enjoyable.
March: This month was our anniversary! We went to the mall and my partner had hotpot for the first time, we did some shopping, and we also made a stop at Barnes and Noble where we were each able to get some books. Maybe not the most exciting anniversary but an enjoyable time for us.
Yesterday marked the end of 12 weeks and I have managed to make it up to 16 books so far, just starting book #17 today! I'm very excited.
The first documentary for the month of March was "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God."
March 11 will be the end of 10 weeks and I just finished book 11 and am starting book 12 today! So far, so good. I am enjoying having the buffer. I know some of these books I want to read are much longer than the 300-500 pages I've (mostly) been reading.
An update now that I'm 9 books in this year!
Note added to goal Ask each of my friends to recommend a book, and read them all
I read the first of the Binti Trilogy and am now waiting for the other two on hold from my library. So I've started reading The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards and I'm very excited to see what all my friends have put in store for me!
Sequoia had to have surgery so training is on pause. I'm choosing not to count an emergency against us. We'll pick back up once he's healed.
I just started book number 8!
I am currently reading book number 8. This week we're reading The Giver, by Lois Lowry.
January was Diljit Dosanjh
February has been Ethel Cain
February has been Ethel Cain
February: Mini road trip to the mountains with the dog!
We went to Stevens Pass. Not a long road trip, but a road trip nevertheless.
6 weeks down and 2 to go!
I just spent about 2 hours watching a documentary on the history of Exodus and other "pray the gay away" Christian movements. Watching the trauma and harm these organisations have and continue to cause to my community was deeply uncomfortable. Especially learning about how these organisations exploit queer people after brainwashing them into believing they are no longer gay and the fallout of those circumstances was truly heartbreaking. This may be a subject I need to table for awhile. I don't think I will be able to stomach this again any time soon.
19 days
Photo added to goal Ask each of my friends to recommend a book, and read them all
The list got long.. This is my journal entry on it.
The first documentary I watched this month was American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders. Which was incredibly structured and a fascinating case overall.
I also watched Reversing Roe which was made in 2018.
I also watched Reversing Roe which was made in 2018.
I watched Reversing Roe produced in 2018. It was interesting to watch a documentary on this topic made prior to Roe's reversal while now living in a time after the reversal.
Now at 5 of 10. Halfway there.
I've been reading the His Dark Materials trilogy. I counted The Golden Compass as a book from my childhood, as I'd read that one before. I never read the sequels until now. I just finished the second book, which was published in 1997, two years after I was born.
I made a little journal log thing. I kinda love it.
10 days down!
Photo added to goal Write a list of 101 things I’ve already achieved in this lifetime
1.19.24 day 5 of 21
I'm currently reading the His Dark Materials trilogy and just started The Golden Compass. I last read these books when I was 12 years old.
More recommendations include Hannibal by Thomas Harris, The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler, and The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorofor.
January: Sushi Date!
This week is two weeks!
I've actually watched a lot of documentaries this month, but so far my favourite has been The Disappearance of Maura Murray (streaming on Peacock).
Another journal entry I'm really proud of. Each square is 2 inches. I mostly read digital books so I've been googling their spine thickness since I can't actually keep/measure the books. But this is fun for me.
I decided to make a journal for all my goals and I'm really proud of this one.
So far I've read For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn, The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart, and The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
So far I've read For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn, The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart, and The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
So far, friends have recommended The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin, The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards, Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, and God's Hotel by Victoria Sweet.
I'm currently at 3 of ten books!
8. Welsh
9. Hindi
10. Latin
9. Hindi
10. Latin
6. I like that I am emotionally strong. I am able to tough out bad spots and make the most of a moment.
7. I like that I dream big and work hard to accomplish those dreams.
8. I like that I am there for the people I care about, even when it is difficult for me.
9. I like that I have a good enough understanding of the people in my life to have chosen a truly admirable and encouraging core group of friends.
10. I like that I know who I am and I won't be compromised in that by anyone or anything.
7. I like that I dream big and work hard to accomplish those dreams.
8. I like that I am there for the people I care about, even when it is difficult for me.
9. I like that I have a good enough understanding of the people in my life to have chosen a truly admirable and encouraging core group of friends.
10. I like that I know who I am and I won't be compromised in that by anyone or anything.
Been a while since I updated. 42x5=$210
Note added to goal Leave an inspirational note inside a book for someone to find
My graduating second-grade students in my ESL class asked for different series of books and I wrote notes for each of the students in their books.
I recently had to do this for an assignment at my university.
It is my personal mission to live a life of honesty, growth, and respect. To never lose sight of what is most important; to make the world a better place through my interactions and relationships with others. In continuously applying these values to my thoughts and actions, I hope to come to the end of my life content with its course.
It is my personal mission to live a life of honesty, growth, and respect. To never lose sight of what is most important; to make the world a better place through my interactions and relationships with others. In continuously applying these values to my thoughts and actions, I hope to come to the end of my life content with its course.
Barely still 24 and after a trip to Paris in December, I have now been to 23 countries. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll make it to another before my next birthday.
I've officially covered 1272.95 miles. Which means I've covered a little more than 300 miles in 10 weeks. I think that I've improved my daily walking habits a lot.
660 miles left! Mordor, here I come!
660 miles left! Mordor, here I come!
The tide rises, the tide falls,
The twilight darkens, the curlew calls;
Along the sea-sands damp and brown
The traveller hastens toward the town,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in the darkness calls;
The little waves, with their soft, white hands,
Efface the footprints in the sands,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveller to the shore,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The twilight darkens, the curlew calls;
Along the sea-sands damp and brown
The traveller hastens toward the town,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in the darkness calls;
The little waves, with their soft, white hands,
Efface the footprints in the sands,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveller to the shore,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I spent December studying a bit more and I learned Cassiopa and Cancer.
I decided the number was three because I don’t listen to podcasts much. And I’ve added 2 to my list.
I started listening to “Stuff You Missed in History Class” and “Overheard”.
I started listening to “Stuff You Missed in History Class” and “Overheard”.
I have been successful so far this month and MAN do I feel good.
So, still 24 years old. A few months left on that train. Just moved to Europe! So now I can Germany. AND I remembered today that the Vatican City is (technically) it's own country and when I was in Italy 8 years ago, I did go to the Vatican City. So.... My total countries counting that is 22. If I can get two more countries before my birthday we're golden, pony boy.
I word I learnt today while attempting to use online dating (which I loathe). Anachronism.
It means someone (or something) which seems unbefitting of it's historical period.
That's me.
I'm not built for this historical period.
It means someone (or something) which seems unbefitting of it's historical period.
That's me.
I'm not built for this historical period.
I have officially walked 964.4 miles, which means I am 49.9% of the way done! I think that is as close to half done as I'll get without busting between now and the next time I log so, f*** yeah! Less than one year. Also, definitely need to walk more daily.
Okay, I started well, but in August I had to pull a bunch of money out of savings for vet bills.
Guess I'll try again another year.
Guess I'll try again another year.
3 completed since last time. I'm at 31 goals completed and that means I've saved $155 from this goal.
1. My cat, Song
2. My family
3. My friends
4. Sunshine
5. Oceans, lakes, rivers, pools, bathtubs... Doesn't matter. Water.
6. Freshly cut grass
7. Sunglasses
8. Roasting 'mallows on the fire
9. Driving with the windows down.
10. AUTUMN - leaves, crisp air, Halloween, scarves, mittens
11. Cosy sweaters
12. Early morning bird songs
13. Stationary
14. Lists -and checking things off of them-
15. Rising with the sun
16. Vacation plans
17. Farmer's markets
18. Exploring new places.
19. Holidays
20. Music
21. Hiking
22 Reading a good book
23. The success of my friends
24. Podcasts
25. Acts of random kindness
26. Lemons
27. Looking at old photos
28. Time to myself
29. A fresh coat of snow
30. Rainbows!
31. Seeing an old couple holding hands
32. Unexpected compliments
33 Making someone else happy
34. Learning new things
35. Playing piano
36. Feeling like I accomplished something
37. Feeling inspired
38. New stamps in my passport
39. Listening to a great speaker
40. When I write something and it comes out on paper how it sounded in my head
41. My tech.
42. Deep, engaging conversations
43. Talking with a person I admire
44. Teaching
45. Learning about the people in my life
46. Talent or skill of others, watching people do something they're good at
47. The stars on a clear night
48. Healthy food that tastes good
49. Living in the countryside
50. Thunderstorms
2. My family
3. My friends
4. Sunshine
5. Oceans, lakes, rivers, pools, bathtubs... Doesn't matter. Water.
6. Freshly cut grass
7. Sunglasses
8. Roasting 'mallows on the fire
9. Driving with the windows down.
10. AUTUMN - leaves, crisp air, Halloween, scarves, mittens
11. Cosy sweaters
12. Early morning bird songs
13. Stationary
14. Lists -and checking things off of them-
15. Rising with the sun
16. Vacation plans
17. Farmer's markets
18. Exploring new places.
19. Holidays
20. Music
21. Hiking
22 Reading a good book
23. The success of my friends
24. Podcasts
25. Acts of random kindness
26. Lemons
27. Looking at old photos
28. Time to myself
29. A fresh coat of snow
30. Rainbows!
31. Seeing an old couple holding hands
32. Unexpected compliments
33 Making someone else happy
34. Learning new things
35. Playing piano
36. Feeling like I accomplished something
37. Feeling inspired
38. New stamps in my passport
39. Listening to a great speaker
40. When I write something and it comes out on paper how it sounded in my head
41. My tech.
42. Deep, engaging conversations
43. Talking with a person I admire
44. Teaching
45. Learning about the people in my life
46. Talent or skill of others, watching people do something they're good at
47. The stars on a clear night
48. Healthy food that tastes good
49. Living in the countryside
50. Thunderstorms
OCTOBER HAIKUS
Grey like foggy days
Rivers sludge toward oceans
Icy bricks float on
Icy bricks float on
Downward from the river's source
Winter takes its toll
Winter takes its toll
The freeze settles deep inside
Finding hidden seeds
Finding hidden seeds
To sow this love of writing
Reap my heart's content
Reap my heart's content
Rip open my brimming soul
And ignite mind's eye
And ignite mind's eye
With beauty that hath abound
Seek, beyond this plane
Seek, beyond this plane
Wonders which expand the mind
Space and time, boundless
Space and time, boundless
Exploration unending
Locked in a small ship
Locked in a small ship
The pirate in a bottle
Sails the living room
Sails the living room
Child above the carpeting
Parents' hearts go still
Parents' hearts go still
Now, all doubt has been replaced
Swelling with their pride
Swelling with their pride
Is the reaction each time
They see his new bride
They see his new bride
She brings out his love, his soul
Stirs desire and lust
Stirs desire and lust
Plus a touch of larceny
To her recipe
To her recipe
Add some chocolate for lust
And sugar for sweet
And sugar for sweet
But nothing to eat it with
Is my tooth's lament
Is my tooth's lament
really very poisonous?
Or chocolate hoard?
Or chocolate hoard
by loose brained chocolatiers?
Oh... misunderstood
Oh... misunderstood
The words he said so sweetly
"Will you become mine?"
"Will you become mine,"
"Wait a minute," she replied,
"This ain't Valentines."
This ain't Valentines
But it is an utterance
Of humour and jest
Of humour and jest
The mask is fabricated
To hide our sorrow
To hide our sorrow
We don robes of chocolate
Fill our mouths with wine
Fill our mouths with wine
Partake in communal bread
Holy feast, divine
Holy feast, divine
Raw tuna on seasoned rice
Sushi for Christmas
Sushi for Christmas
Noni prepared just seven
I order in mine
I order in mine
Dreams, illusions, fate, designs
A handy machine
A handy machine
Fingers tap on the keyboard
And stories come out
And stories come out
Frozen digits stir plasma
Empty feelings flow
Empty feelings flow
Like smoke, coiling translucent
Ghostly tracks ascend
Ghostly tracks ascend
Take possession of my heart
Only memories...
Grey like foggy days
Rivers sludge toward oceans
Icy bricks float on
Icy bricks float on
Downward from the river's source
Winter takes its toll
Winter takes its toll
The freeze settles deep inside
Finding hidden seeds
Finding hidden seeds
To sow this love of writing
Reap my heart's content
Reap my heart's content
Rip open my brimming soul
And ignite mind's eye
And ignite mind's eye
With beauty that hath abound
Seek, beyond this plane
Seek, beyond this plane
Wonders which expand the mind
Space and time, boundless
Space and time, boundless
Exploration unending
Locked in a small ship
Locked in a small ship
The pirate in a bottle
Sails the living room
Sails the living room
Child above the carpeting
Parents' hearts go still
Parents' hearts go still
Now, all doubt has been replaced
Swelling with their pride
Swelling with their pride
Is the reaction each time
They see his new bride
They see his new bride
She brings out his love, his soul
Stirs desire and lust
Stirs desire and lust
Plus a touch of larceny
To her recipe
To her recipe
Add some chocolate for lust
And sugar for sweet
And sugar for sweet
But nothing to eat it with
Is my tooth's lament
Is my tooth's lament
really very poisonous?
Or chocolate hoard?
Or chocolate hoard
by loose brained chocolatiers?
Oh... misunderstood
Oh... misunderstood
The words he said so sweetly
"Will you become mine?"
"Will you become mine,"
"Wait a minute," she replied,
"This ain't Valentines."
This ain't Valentines
But it is an utterance
Of humour and jest
Of humour and jest
The mask is fabricated
To hide our sorrow
To hide our sorrow
We don robes of chocolate
Fill our mouths with wine
Fill our mouths with wine
Partake in communal bread
Holy feast, divine
Holy feast, divine
Raw tuna on seasoned rice
Sushi for Christmas
Sushi for Christmas
Noni prepared just seven
I order in mine
I order in mine
Dreams, illusions, fate, designs
A handy machine
A handy machine
Fingers tap on the keyboard
And stories come out
And stories come out
Frozen digits stir plasma
Empty feelings flow
Empty feelings flow
Like smoke, coiling translucent
Ghostly tracks ascend
Ghostly tracks ascend
Take possession of my heart
Only memories...
It's important to me to clarify that I wrote this list as what I want in a partner and what I expect from myself before even thinking about getting into a partnership.
compassion/empathy, humour, trust/vulnerability, positivity, respect, boundaries, love, honesty, communication, dependability, presence, open-minded, patient/tolerant, a sense of ease, gratitude
I looked and all these words and at first, I thought it was a lot. But, looking it over again, it's a lot of words but I think this is what a healthy relationship has and are simple qualities I want to see in the people I surround myself with, especially a partner.
compassion/empathy, humour, trust/vulnerability, positivity, respect, boundaries, love, honesty, communication, dependability, presence, open-minded, patient/tolerant, a sense of ease, gratitude
I looked and all these words and at first, I thought it was a lot. But, looking it over again, it's a lot of words but I think this is what a healthy relationship has and are simple qualities I want to see in the people I surround myself with, especially a partner.
September Haikus!
Shimmer in the light
Sparkle of love's reflection
Captured in your eyes
Captured in your eyes
The silhouette of the bed
Upon which we sleep
Upon which we sleep
Life's endless raging river
Begs us to awake
Begs us to awake
NO! Life fights the ebb and flow
Eddies circle round
Eddies circle round
The rain returns to the sea
Flowers face the sun
Flowers face the sun
Petals tanning into bronze
No hats for daisies
No hats for daisies
For their lovely, wild beauty
In the earth should stay
In the earth should stay
Magma and the rotting dead
Both unwelcome here
Bothe unwelcome here
Point and counterpoint return
Minds closed to reason
Minds closed to reason
Humanity's common norm
How I yearn for more
How I yearn for more
Like wolves howling at the moon
I lope after you
I lope after you
Spelled U-I-L-O-P-E
My brand new password
My brand new password
Lingers long upon your lips
Touch again to me
Touch again to me
This password, I swear to you
It is yours, not mine
It is yours, not mine
My words will be much more kind
Let me whisper them
Let me whisper them
(The words you long to hear), soft
So that I can't hear
So that I can't hear
Fingers to skin softly touch
Read my glistening lips
Read my glistening lips
Crimson rush to orbit
Dizzy heights freefall
Dizzy heights freefall
Floating to terra firma
Kissed by autumn grass
Kissed by autumn grass
Study clouds gently floating
Wind eddies through trees
Wind eddies through trees
Clouds and darkness, no sunlight
Foreboding takes hold
Foreboding takes hold
It's another bad news day
Turn off the TV
Turn off the TV
Stop all the ticking clocks
Death speaks in whispers
Death speaks in whispers
We had let it go before
Here it is again
Here it is again
New holidays before us
Resolution time
Resolution time
A clock missing its hands that
Never strikes the hour
Never strikes the hour
Overnight in a winter
Yet to blow its nose
Yet to blow its nose
Baby Cyrano sneezes
Elephant snot spreads
Elephant snot spreads
With water and soap, all suds
Handler soaked again
Handler soaked again
Elephant can't help its sneeze
Grey like foggy days
Shimmer in the light
Sparkle of love's reflection
Captured in your eyes
Captured in your eyes
The silhouette of the bed
Upon which we sleep
Upon which we sleep
Life's endless raging river
Begs us to awake
Begs us to awake
NO! Life fights the ebb and flow
Eddies circle round
Eddies circle round
The rain returns to the sea
Flowers face the sun
Flowers face the sun
Petals tanning into bronze
No hats for daisies
No hats for daisies
For their lovely, wild beauty
In the earth should stay
In the earth should stay
Magma and the rotting dead
Both unwelcome here
Bothe unwelcome here
Point and counterpoint return
Minds closed to reason
Minds closed to reason
Humanity's common norm
How I yearn for more
How I yearn for more
Like wolves howling at the moon
I lope after you
I lope after you
Spelled U-I-L-O-P-E
My brand new password
My brand new password
Lingers long upon your lips
Touch again to me
Touch again to me
This password, I swear to you
It is yours, not mine
It is yours, not mine
My words will be much more kind
Let me whisper them
Let me whisper them
(The words you long to hear), soft
So that I can't hear
So that I can't hear
Fingers to skin softly touch
Read my glistening lips
Read my glistening lips
Crimson rush to orbit
Dizzy heights freefall
Dizzy heights freefall
Floating to terra firma
Kissed by autumn grass
Kissed by autumn grass
Study clouds gently floating
Wind eddies through trees
Wind eddies through trees
Clouds and darkness, no sunlight
Foreboding takes hold
Foreboding takes hold
It's another bad news day
Turn off the TV
Turn off the TV
Stop all the ticking clocks
Death speaks in whispers
Death speaks in whispers
We had let it go before
Here it is again
Here it is again
New holidays before us
Resolution time
Resolution time
A clock missing its hands that
Never strikes the hour
Never strikes the hour
Overnight in a winter
Yet to blow its nose
Yet to blow its nose
Baby Cyrano sneezes
Elephant snot spreads
Elephant snot spreads
With water and soap, all suds
Handler soaked again
Handler soaked again
Elephant can't help its sneeze
Grey like foggy days
I stopped writing haikus for several weeks, so I deleted the old notes and am going to try something new, I think it'll turn out pretty cool.
Didn't make it. Turmoil in Hong Kong was too great. Another time, I guess.
I'm actually going to Disneyland Hong Kong but... Disney is Disney
Crossed Redhorn Pass and an about to be attacked by Wargs. 760 miles down. Over 1000 still left. It's been 9 months since I started this thing. Maybe I'm not walking enough on the day to day..
1. I like my determination to finish something even when it feels impossible.
2. I like that even when I fail something the first or second or third time, I will continue to persist to do it and do it to the best of my ability.
3. I like that I have a strong sense of compassion and will ldo a lot for those around me.
4. I like that I'm willing to try things. Especially things that seem daunting or scary to me.
5. I like that I challenge my perspective on the world. Try to see things in a new way or through someone else's eyes.
2. I like that even when I fail something the first or second or third time, I will continue to persist to do it and do it to the best of my ability.
3. I like that I have a strong sense of compassion and will ldo a lot for those around me.
4. I like that I'm willing to try things. Especially things that seem daunting or scary to me.
5. I like that I challenge my perspective on the world. Try to see things in a new way or through someone else's eyes.
I finished 6 goals last month print me at a total of 28
I donated to the removal of landmines in Laos.
I have added Russian, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Swedish, Kazakh, Mongolian, Arabic, Danish, and Swahili! All 20! Woot, woot!
Gillette, Wyoming to visit Grandma. Mama and I had a great time!
Well, I feel lame. I only completed one goal this month. 22 total done, though and that is about one-fifth of all my goals. So we're creeping on.
21 total goals done by the end of this month, so five done in a month and $50 more in my account. Woot woot.
MAY WAS A SUCCESS!
I met Glorfindel, passed to Ford of Bruinen, made it to Rivendell, back-tracked to the Ford of Bruinen, and am trekking slowly toward Holin Ridge. I have about 130 miles until I get to Holin Ridge and about 1372 miles to Mordor. I started this thing about 6 months ago and I am only 29% done with the journey. How did the Hobbits do this trip in only a few seasons?
"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions."
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
So... lots to read through, obviously. But these two particular passages caught my eye as I was reading.
The first I think for obvious reasons. The people writing and proclaiming their independence from Britain on the grounds of his injustice to them (a mile long list, by the way, including unconsented to taxing and forcing his own legislation upon them) are the very same people who in a single breath say, "We deserve to live on our lands and follow our own laws but the natives of this land are not complex enough humans to deserve these rights which we believe belong to all men because all men are created equal and endowed by their creator the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." There's a lot of contradiction going on in there. Read it again. Take your time. I'll wait for you.
The second caught my eye for a very different reason. It seemed, on one hand, such a powerful sentiment while simultaneously such a fragile promise. There is so much to unpack here, I couldn't possibly get through all of it on a post.
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
So... lots to read through, obviously. But these two particular passages caught my eye as I was reading.
The first I think for obvious reasons. The people writing and proclaiming their independence from Britain on the grounds of his injustice to them (a mile long list, by the way, including unconsented to taxing and forcing his own legislation upon them) are the very same people who in a single breath say, "We deserve to live on our lands and follow our own laws but the natives of this land are not complex enough humans to deserve these rights which we believe belong to all men because all men are created equal and endowed by their creator the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." There's a lot of contradiction going on in there. Read it again. Take your time. I'll wait for you.
The second caught my eye for a very different reason. It seemed, on one hand, such a powerful sentiment while simultaneously such a fragile promise. There is so much to unpack here, I couldn't possibly get through all of it on a post.
Note added to goal Take care of a friend or neighbor’s pet when they go on vacation
Had Dexter at mine from Wednesday to Monday while Ari went out to Sanya. I forgot how stinking cute this dog is, but... it reminded me that I am way too busy a person for a dog. I think my cat and I will hang out just the two of us for some time longer.
24 years old and 20 countries.
My recent visit to Thailand was incredible.
My recent visit to Thailand was incredible.
I had an amazing time in Phuket! I spent time at an ethical elephant sanctuary (if you ever go, please don't go to elephant riding or any elephant shows like FantaSea and do research about the sanctuaries you visit), went to an eco-friendly ziplining course through a rainforest, and spent way too much time in the pool leading to one of the worst sunburns of my life. Couldn't have asked for a better trip! I liked it enough I am considering moving there when my work contract ends.
Man, March check 12% and April check I was able to put in 15%! I am kicking butt on this thing!
I am finally going next week! I have been waiting like 3 years for this trip.
I only completed two more goals this month, which puts me at 16 total. But, I did add $10 to savings account for it. So.. progress.
I was able to put away 15% of this month's check. Which put me well ahead and way over this goal!
Been awhile since I updated this. I have made it through Weathertop, past the Trollshaws, met Mr.Bilbo's Trolls and am nearly at the location where I can meet Glorfindel. The weather has cleared up nicely here in Beijing so I have taken to riding the bus into work and walking home. We'll see how much that changes. 405 miles down, 1527 miles to go.
March and April were both a success on keeping to my budget. Now to get through May on a budget and I will be on my way to making budgeting a more permanent habit! Woot!
I am now 24 but have been to 19 countries. I spent the past couple of days wandering about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Jakarta, Indonesia. If I can get to five more countries before my next birthday, that would be golden.
Chapters eleven and twelve are also done. 22, 613 words down.
Note added to goal Write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days is over
Alright future me,
We've done this before and didn't get very far. But we've picked more practical goals and it seems like we might actually get through most of the list this time. But, whatever happens, wherever the storms have taken us, I hope it was a wild ride. I strongly believe that our life (even if it's not really *going places* whatever that means) has been such a gift.
There were times when we questioned if getting through the rough crap was worth it. There were moments when we needed the people around us to scrape us up off the pavement and help us find our way again. But all the darkness, all the frustration, anger, and sorrow has been worth it. We have seen so much, done so much, learned so much. There is only more from here.
And sure, maybe more looks like less sometimes, but there is value in that, too. I hope wherever we are when we read this again, we still have room our heart to appreciate every little thing that comes our way. I hope we continue to have gratitude for those around us because we have surrounded ourself with some pretty stinking amazing people. I hope we have time for little moments and lots of love.
That's what all this is about, right?
Living your best life isn't always moving onto the next thing, or accomplishing some major goal. Maybe it's a nap on the couch with Elyjiah. Or a game night with friends. Or binge-watching a TV series we hate ourselves for loving with Mama. I hope this journey reminds us to enjoy all of what life happens. Even the things that hurt, because that's what opens us up to more.
More life. More love. More joy.
We've done this before and didn't get very far. But we've picked more practical goals and it seems like we might actually get through most of the list this time. But, whatever happens, wherever the storms have taken us, I hope it was a wild ride. I strongly believe that our life (even if it's not really *going places* whatever that means) has been such a gift.
There were times when we questioned if getting through the rough crap was worth it. There were moments when we needed the people around us to scrape us up off the pavement and help us find our way again. But all the darkness, all the frustration, anger, and sorrow has been worth it. We have seen so much, done so much, learned so much. There is only more from here.
And sure, maybe more looks like less sometimes, but there is value in that, too. I hope wherever we are when we read this again, we still have room our heart to appreciate every little thing that comes our way. I hope we continue to have gratitude for those around us because we have surrounded ourself with some pretty stinking amazing people. I hope we have time for little moments and lots of love.
That's what all this is about, right?
Living your best life isn't always moving onto the next thing, or accomplishing some major goal. Maybe it's a nap on the couch with Elyjiah. Or a game night with friends. Or binge-watching a TV series we hate ourselves for loving with Mama. I hope this journey reminds us to enjoy all of what life happens. Even the things that hurt, because that's what opens us up to more.
More life. More love. More joy.
I have planned a trip to Australia for the end of 2019 and at the beginning of 2021, I will be going to Argentina and then getting on a cruise to Antarctica! Which means by the end of this challenge I will have actually made it to all 7 continents.
February was not so hot a month on the keeping to a budget thing, but March has been so far so good. If I can finish this month on the budget, then I will be one third of the way through this goal.
February paycheck also put in 12%. Woohoo
3 more goals, $15 more in the ol' bank account.
12% of this month's (stupidly low) salary plus $15 for the three goals I completed this month, as well as paying off some personal debts and my savings account is at $680
We did it! Chapter ten is about 1,800 words of bliss and goal completing madness. I'm elated.
I finished chapter ten and submitted it to my critiquing groups. 19,532 words written. I feel accomplished.
I FINISHED CHAPTER NINE. It was a little rough, friends. But, we did it and we only have one more chapter to write before this goal is completed.
I was not late any day in January or February. Hopefully, we can continue that trajectory in March.
Almost to Weathertop with less than 2 miles to go. I have 1623 miles to Mordor.
I have finished Chapter 9, pushing me into what I think will be the last half of my book. Maybe even the last quarter. Woo-hoo!
Okay, so I finished my five-year plan.
2019: Finish my contract at work in Beijing and move back to Seattle.
2020: Work full-time, live with my parents, save 75% of my income.
2021: Move to Germany, work part-time and start university for a BA in elementary education.
2022: Continue working part-time, and studying.
2023: Continue working part-time and prepare for graduating university.
I finished this (in better detail obviously) and all I can think about now, is how redundant my life plan seems. Where does this actually leave me? Am I actually progressing by doing this? TOTAL ANXIETY ATTACK about my life now...
2019: Finish my contract at work in Beijing and move back to Seattle.
2020: Work full-time, live with my parents, save 75% of my income.
2021: Move to Germany, work part-time and start university for a BA in elementary education.
2022: Continue working part-time, and studying.
2023: Continue working part-time and prepare for graduating university.
I finished this (in better detail obviously) and all I can think about now, is how redundant my life plan seems. Where does this actually leave me? Am I actually progressing by doing this? TOTAL ANXIETY ATTACK about my life now...
12% of this month's pay plus the $55 dollars for completed tasks puts my savings balance at roughly $420. Feeling good.
January paycheck I have put aside 12% because I pulled money out of my saving last month. My bank account is feeling happy.
I had 11 completed tasks when I got paid this month, so I put away $55 for them.
December 2018 makes the first of a minimum of three visits home between now and when I hope to finish this list.
I am still 23 and I have now been to 17 countries. Sweden was beautiful.
I have done really well at this for about two weeks now, but I wouldn't say it's a habit yet, though. So, not totally completed as a task.
Surprisingly, it was not actively snowing while I was in Iceland, but when I got back to Beijing it was snowing big beautiful flakes. So, I stuck my tongue out, and caught one! Points for living like a child as an adult!