So, how is it going so far...I'd give myself a C-.
Nothing bad has happened, I haven't adopted the the habit of day time television and bon bons...but, my list of accomplishments is rather lackluster.
- The house is about 40% organized, so not a total failure, but, I still have quite a bit of impact I could make.
- I did actually plant and grow a garden, but, the crop has not been very substantial at all. The ironic thing is that the most prolific crop was yellow squash that I didn't even plant. I think some squash seeds were hitchhiking in the cucumber plants I planted.
- I have been walking a lot. I average about 25-30 miles a week, which is great...but, I have not lost a pound. I really should lose 15-20 pounds...but, alas, it may never happen. Good thing I have at least racked up miles since I have adopted a bad afternoon ice cream habit.
- Probably the goal that feels the closest to an accomplishment is my consulting business. I have opened an LLC, networked quite a bit, met with potential clients and landed one. So, that is good.
- As for figuring out my life...I think I have a straw man in place: do part time consulting, go back to school for a Masters and set myself up to teach in college in the future. Not a bad plan and I do think it is one I can execute.
Okay, so now having out all of the above in writing...I think I am going to up my grade to a C+. I have gotten a bit done and maybe with a little fine tuning...a more positive trajectory is very possible.
I am, like most people, harder on myself than I need to be. I did not expect to be as emotionally hurt by my Stimson experience and was not prepared for the amount of time it would take me to move on. Sometimes I take a few steps backward still...but, I can honestly say that it is now better and I am better.
Tomorrow the whole family is off to Maui for a week...it is going to be great. Who knows how much longer the boys will vacation with us...but, as long as they want to come, I'll be happy.
Aloha for now!
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