February came and went, and even though we got an extra day this year, it disappeared as quickly as ever. I don’t mind though, because I welcome March with open arms. This month always feels like a breath of fresh air, you know? This time last year, I was feeling similarly. It was around March when I first heard of this goal challenge and thought it might be too ambitious for myself. Well, truthfully, it is. But that’s the point. I don’t have time to work on each of these aspects of my life all the time. But, I can work on bits and pieces; one one-hundredth of my goals is more manageable than the whole picture. The challenge is keeping me motivated, and even though I may not cross off everything, I’m still making a hell of a lot more progress than if I had never started. My mission for you this month is to ditch your mental block and go out and breathe the fresh spring air! Let it fill you with inspiration and positivity.
Although February is my least favorite month of the year, I conquered a couple more goals, and added to the progress of several others. Let’s recap:
Completed will be bolded. In Progress will be italicized. Incomplete items will stay normal.
Start date: May 15, 2015
End date: February 9, 2018
{13 COMPLETE, 88 TO GO}
End date: February 9, 2018
{13 COMPLETE, 88 TO GO}
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1. Inspire at least 5 people to do this list at well! {5/5}
6. Do at least 20 random acts of kindness. {7/20} 8. Have a conversation with 20 strangers {20/20} 10. Do at least 10 new watercolor paintings. {5/10} 41. Put $10 in savings for every goal I cross off this list. {$130/$1,010} 43. Pay back my student loans (at least start to!). 46. Go to at least 10 concerts. {7/10} Excision [2.20.16] 48. Try 15 new restaurants. {11/15} Desta [2.13.16] 49. Visit 3 new breweries. {4/3} Monday Night Brewing [2.13.16] 79. Publish 100 posts on my blog. {51/100} 50, 51 82. Get 50 people to subscribe to my blog. {25/50} 95. Add 20 records to my vinyl collection. {13/20} Vava Voom - Bassnectar (2012), Rumours - Fleetwood Mac (1977), A Color Map of the Sun - Pretty Lights (2013) |
This challenge has already started to cause a ripple effect, and I’ve inspired a fifth person to join in my goal-oriented mindset. My mom. She’s been playing with the idea of making her own list ever since I first heard about the challenge and blabbed on about it to her. I’m so glad she finished her well thought-out list (we're good list makers, the two of us), and I can’t wait for us to continue to encourage each other through all we do. Sounds like we’re going to need to do some 5Ks, her fitness goals make mine look like a joke. I have no doubt she’ll be able to meet her goal of running a half marathon! Way to go mom. And just because I’ve met my goal doesn’t mean I’m going to stop trying to talk my friends into doing this with me. Make your own list and get to it already!
Another high note from this month is the fact that I actually started to get my student loans managed. I’ve made a couple of payments, and it feels good to not have that looming in the back of my mind. I’m pretty good at procrastinating when I want to, especially when it comes to ugly topics like finances. This is a good step towards building back my credit, which I’m proud to say has already risen 100 points since I last wrote about it. Not bad for a baby adult with number anxiety.
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As usual, I had some pretty fun things happen this month. I went on an Atlanta adventure with Lindsey one afternoon where we checked out Monday Night Brewing and had lunch at this great Ethiopian place called Desta. I also had an insane time at the Tabernacle seeing Excision. His new stage is definitely turning heads (and banging them of course).
Speaking of turning, I’ve been spinning vinyl all month. It’s been my medium of choice when I’m at home, and my collection has easily doubled in size since December. I spent some time checking out Criminal Records in Little 5 Points the other weekend. I wish I worked there, honestly. The store is so full of character and music. Go pay it a visit next time you’re looking for something out of the ordinary.
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I realize my site has been pretty quiet, and my blog post goal has trickled significantly. Keep in mind I have huge overarching plans for Eclectic Avenue. Trying to do it all at once isn’t going to end well, so I’ve shifted gears a little bit and have become more social media focused with my brand. I’ve been able to keep up with it more frequently because it’s quick and easy, while publishing blog posts can be a lengthy process on a good day. Tell your friends, the best place to find me is on Twitter (@EclecticAve, @MastermindRJ) and Snapchat (MastermindRJ). Add me, follow me, interact with me. I always am up for a good conversation. Until then, go out there and do whatever it is you love doing! Life is too short not to.
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