Just for Today...

I already posted this on my Facebook, but I really liked it so I decided to post it on here too.

Early in the morning of January 1st, my mom and I sat at the kitchen table, busying ourselves with newspaper comics and chewing our cereal, when my mom stumbled upon a 'Dear Abby' excerpt that she thought really would relate to my life. I read it, and indeed, it did. It isn't an actual letter written by someone to Abby, but just a little something that was in that general 'Dear Abby' corner of the paper. I almost feel like perhaps.. It was written just for me...?

Just for Today: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

Just for Today: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with cloluds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.

Just for Today: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.

Just for Today: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought, and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.

Just for Today: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.

Just for Today: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully -- If only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.

Just for Today: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.

I guess I can call these bold things my new years resolutions? But, not all at once. I have the whole of 2011 to work on these, and the rest of my life too, while I'm at it.

Happy New Years my dear friends, may it be fruitful and joyous! I hope we all accomplish something brilliant, and I love you all!

Goals and Goodies!

Ok, so I've been swerving every which way lately, and I decided that I want to get everything in order.

My goals:
> Get my liscense!
> Apply for an Art School
> Raise enough money to pay for gas to go to the Kate Nash concert
> Get better grades
> Get organized
> Participate in NaNoWriMo this year and reach the 50,000 word point
> Move to our own house
(Keep in mind these are long term also.)

My goodies:
> Possibly moving?
> Kate Nash concert (Another possibility)
> Art Schools?
> Taking a class at PoetHouse! (Portfolio Design)


I really need to figure out some ways to raise money. I can only think of babysitting. Any ideas?

Day 3 - No Facebook.

Its starting to get difficult. Its not just the boredom thats killing me over here, its the thought that what if someone needs to get ahold of me for an event or something, or important information and don't have my email or phone number? I feel like I am kind of disconnected from the rest of the world... Anyways.

Today, without Facebook, I did:

Spent the morning with my friend Kaitlin
Spent the afternoon with my friend Maya
Practiced guitar
Skyped a lot
Took a shower
Watched Moonstruck
Caught a mouse (ick!)
Got invited to a party

And now I am blogging. So what a jam-packed day! All facebook free! Its so nice, even though its difficult not to stray to it.

I'm really proud! I had a bad addiction to it! Its easy to stay away from Facebook if you are camping, or away from civilization and electronics for awhile, but, when you are just sitting at home, bored to tears, and your computer is just sitting there, its REALLY difficult. But quite satisfying knowing another day has gone by and I didn't get on! I encourage other people to try this challenge!

Facebook - Buh Bye!

I find myself having a bit of a Facebook addiction, and its sucking away all my creativity, so I am seeing how long I can go without it. Today was Day 1!

Day 1 - 8/24/10 at 1:30 pm.

Lets see how long I can go without it. It's been very difficult today. I've found myself bored multiple times. Rather than retreating to Facebook 'real quick,' I built a fort with my brother, adventured to a concert for Clear 101.7, played guitar, watched Coraline and a lot of The Office, cleaned the house, and put an offer on a new house we may get! Big day, and all spent without Facebook.

Let me clarify, that my real start of this was yesterday, 8/23/10 at 10:03 pm. I only got on today to set my status as something like "Kate Kennedy... is seeing how long she can go without Facebook. Goodbye." and to wish a friend Happy Birthday. Now, I am gone for good. Well, as long as I can go. I took it off my bookmarks, off my iPod, and blocked email/iPod notifications. I am off the radar. So long!