Welcome to a new Round and that’s all that’s new. I am going
to go with pretty much the same goals as last time. I took out the daily goals,
because my life just gets too much in the way to dedicate time every day to do something.
I also accepted the fact that I am not going to finish both my novel and my
second devotional in any sort of structured timeframe. I will finish what I can.
Overall it looks like a pretty wimpy
list.
Actually, yesterday morning, I vented for a page about how I
was going to quit writing all together. I was going to post that here today and
be done with this blog and my other one. I felt it was time to get out of this
stinking office of mine and just watch TV for the next year, like normal
people. Even maybe learn to play video games.
When I told my husband, he gave me this puppy-dog-at-the-vet
look. As if I told him he had to wear the cone-of-shame. “No, honey,” I
explained, “I am the one who should wear the cone-of-shame, because I am the
one who is a loser.”
Well, I kind of got over that attitude. Kind of. I’m still a
loser, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t write about it. So here are my goals
for the Round.
I. READING –
A. Weekly goal
1. Read five other
blog posts a week.
2. Read ten hours a week in one of
the books I am reading.
B. Goals for the
Round
1. Have finished reading five
books.
II. WRITING
A. Weekly goal
1. Work on something five times a
week.
a. Work on “The Early Life of
Jesus in 40 Days”, the second book in the Bible Stories in 40 Days series.
b. Write on my novel.
c. Write my blog posts.
B. Goals for the Round.
1. Have finished the first draft
of “The Early Life of Jesus in 40 Days”.
2. Have written half of my novel.
III. REACHING
A. Weekly
goal.
1. Have promoted either one of my
books on one other site or in person.
2. Comment on two other blog posts.
3. Research markets for an hour.
4. Keep up on social media,
responding to all messages.
5. Have contacted one organization
about a speaking engagement.
B. Goals for the Round
1. Have submitted three pieces
somewhere.
2. Have booked three speaking
engagements or book signings.
IV. PERSONAL
A. Exercise - Continue exercising four
times a week, including running on the treadmill.
B. Nonprofit - Continue working on
Tumaini Volunteers, Inc., applying for tax exempt status by the end of the
Round.
C. Sewing - Finish two projects
this Round.
I’ve seen people write lists of 100 things to do this year.
I came up with 34 things. Again, I just want to be realistic. Crossed item
number 1 off of that list. Cleaned my office. See, I’m all inspired already.
I really should have taken a before picture. It looked like a goat had exploded in here. Not conducive to writing at all.
Your goals sound good and reasonable and I wish you good luck with them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I need all the help I can get.
DeleteYou make me feel like a lazy slug.
ReplyDeleteFor heaven's sake, Liz, you are not a lazy slug!
DeleteChris,
ReplyDeleteYou are not a loser. It sounds like maybe you're in need of playtime, at least once in a while. Maybe there's room for one more, just-for-fun goal?
I love your bright and cheery office. My study is far, far from done...I'm not sure, but I think the cats may have chased an entire flock of exploding goats in there.
You are inspiring me, and I'm glad you decided to keep writing! =D
Thanks, Shan, for the support. Some days, I just end up spending on the pity pot.
DeleteChris,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't post my first comment, so trying again.
When I feel tapped out, it's a sign I need to step away for a bit and play. Cleaning that pretty little office sounds like it was a good answer.
I think a flock of exploding goats got chased into my study. Progress is slow, but feels great.
Your goals seem manageable and relevant. I'm glad you decided to keep writing!