On Bucket Lists

I have a bucket list which keeps changing from year to year. One item that has remained constant has always been my desire to adopt a child. This one thing on my list is about to be crossed off as I am now in the process of adopting a fourteen-year old girl. I never expected to adopt at child at my age which just goes to show you should never say never. If things work out, I will do it again next year. Now, what else is on that list?
 

Acting "As If"

I've always loved the philosophy of acting "as if" you were already where you really want to be in your particular stage of life.  I am taking a week off of work and pretending that I am already a freelance writer and depend on my work for my total income. What a challenge!  It's the first day and I'm already getting sidetracked, already procrastinating - I need to prove to myself that I can do this! Goals of the week:  Find new writing jobs, work on the ones I already have and ditch the ones where I make two cents a day.  I'm off! 

Working Toward Goals

I had a screenwriting guild meeting this morning and I did not want to go. A little voice inside of me kept telling me to get off my butt and get over there so I did. I'm so glad I listened to that irritating little whine because I had a great time and met some new people.

Your criteria when faced with events like this should be whether or not they help you achieve your goals. This morning it was a resounding yes even though I got lost, couldn't find the damn thing and had to drag my friend Eddie out in the street to wave me down.

Action is what is going to get you where you want to be and lining up a group of like-minded individuals to keep me on track is exactly what I needed at 10 a.m. today. Listen and heed that voice, it may be the best thing that ever happened to you.     

On Goals

Goals are what move us forward and one of my main goals has come to a halt because of a technicality. Don't let small glitches get in your way of achieving your dreams. I will figure this one out somehow, someway.  Many will stop working toward their dreams when they it a stone wall. Dig under, go around it or jump over it - just keep moving.

I find it truly amazing that I have found time to write two articles about New Year's resolutions and yet have not had time to write my own. Below are the links to these short pieces: 

http://factoidz.com/the-new-year-the-importance-of-resolutions/
http://factoidz.com/the-new-year-creative-resolutions/

Enjoy! Would love to hear any comments!