Inspired by CafeWriting.com, option One.
I’ve never been one to set specific goals, as I don’t think that way. I have a few milestones I wish to hit - sell my book, write for a living, be the best version of myself that I can - but I’ve never believed in nickel-and-diming my resolutions. Still, over the years, I’ve had aspirations that I’ve achieved. Here are a few.
1) Dyed my hair pink. It’s been a year now. I’m a little bored with the pink, but it will remain for another 90 days at least.
2) Been to France. Still need to spend a month writing in Paris, but at least I’ve spent time in France. Others may have left their hearts in San Francisco, mine is somewhere in Languedoc.
3) Earned a living as a writer. It’s not fiction, but yes, I’m doing this now.
4) Communicating with family. I’ve been better about this, about letter writing, but I need to expand my reach a bit.
5) Household Organization: We still haven’t painted the kitchen. But we did finally decide on a color. Progress is being made.
6) Performing on Stage: I did improv for more than a year, and then my energy changed, and I started dreading it instead of enjoying it, and I’m still on semi-permanent hiatus.
7) Cooking at home more: Ask me about the killer broccoli beef I made the other night.
This entry is proof that the act of writing that you have nothing to write about creates something to write about.

Tell us about the killer broccoli beef.
Hello Miss Meliss,
Thank you for making me a part of cafe writing!
I am glad to realize that earning a living as a writer is not fiction! I loved all the resolutions, each one had a growth phase associated with it I guess.
Totally awesome goals you’ve made! Even rogress is always good. And I think you’re maybe the first(?) that I came across who mentioned communication! That’s always important to any relationship–be it familial, romantic, friendship, etc.. I think communication is what writers always look at though. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors!
Thanks for sharing! :)
I love Cafe Writing :-)
Have you read Trail of Crumbs by Kim Sunee? Lovely visualizations of France :-)
Thanks for the goal orientated list , it made me feel good to see that I hade quite a few goods things that I have accomplished in my life . Now for the career part! ( some help for inspiration ?,try a home decorating book.I don’t know why but it puts my brain in gear ,maybe it will work for you .
I love your goals for one reason in particular - they are “earthy”! There is a sense of what you have and what you value, then a small thought of how you can carry it all with you in a neat backpack! Love it!
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