2011 Goals

Okay, so as cheesy as it is, I want to share my list of 2011 goals with you all. Of course, some of them are typical goals, while others are a tad ambitious but I hope to accomplish them anyway :) So, without further delay, here are my goals for 2011:

1. Lose weight. I went to the doctor last week and weighed in at 207 lbs. I am used to being 180 lbs at the most. I was so shocked and surprised, I about cried inside. I've noticed I get short of breath easily and that my body just feels lazy and tired. So, I have decided to kick start my alternative eating now. Okay, so I've had pizza and chicken already, but I didn't say it was going to be easy for me. I am hoping to start it at the beginning of the semester of class (January 10). I will do updates weekly on my success, maybe even make a separate blog for it as well :) It's not going to be easy at all, but I figure if I log it all online, then I have no choice but to stick with it.

2. Shop less. I know a bunch of my fashionista blogger friends probably dropped their jaws when I typed this. I am a shopaholic, it's really sad. I will buy it just cause it's on sale and have no idea what to wear with it. Or I get pieces I can only make one outfit from. So, I have decided to stop my shopping. It goes along with the another goal, but by budgeting my money, I will only allow myself a limited amount of money to shop per shopping trip. I will also be making a list that will appear on the side bar of items that I hope to covet. That way, when I am shopping, I can think of that list instead of buying things just because. I already have a ton of clothes so really I am into getting more accessories. But I will save that for my Fashion Goals post I will do soon.

3. Spend less time online. Again, you guys probably gasped or maybe not lol. I really spend too much time on my computer. I know for schoolwork it's essential, as well as for my styling research. But I really need to get back in touch with who I am and do other things. So, I will be updating my blog everyday if possible. However, aside from updating my blog, Chictopia, my future online shop, and sharing my posts on Facebook, I will be online as much. Plus, my daughter is getting upset because I blog too much :( So I have to do what's best for her and myself.

4. Get my driver's license. So, you guys probably don't remember, but this was last year's goal too lol. I actually had my driver's test scheduled but my mom crashed the car into the house :( So, not only did we have to get the house repaired, but she terrified my from driving. Well, I have scheduled some time to practice again. I can drive, but it's just remember the rules of the road and working on controlling how fast I go. So hopefully, I can end 2011 with my license :)

5. Maintain at least a 3.0 in school. Okay, so as you guys know, I ended my fall semester with 2 As and 2 Bs. Well, currently, my GPA is a 3.65. However, I really want to graduate with at least a 3.3 GPA. I know what I need to do to maintain it and I am ready for this spring semester. I will also be taking classes over the summer, which is going to be interesting.

6. Be more responsible with my money. Yes, we are still in a financial crisis. So, with prices for gas rising, it is harder for my mom to fill her tank up during the week. I am ashamed to say that even though I can help out and tank care of my daughter, I didn't spend all of my money wisely. So, this year, I am putting myself on a strict budget. If all goes accordingly, I can actually have a nice amount of money at the end of the year. I will no longer be dipping into my savings account either. I need to save so I can be sure that in case of an emergency, I won't be completely broke. So money management, here I come.

7. Work on my anger and strengthening my relationships with my friends and family. I let my anger get the best of me quite often. I don't know exactly why I am angry or sad so much, well no that's a lie. I just don't want to get too into the sad stuff today. I plan on working on being happy again. No more fake smiles, no more pretending everything is cool. I want everything to be cool. I want to smile genuinely. So, that's what I plan to do. I won't let the world and everyone in it make me sad again. I am going to control my happiness :)

8. Get a job! I am so sick of not having a job, it adds to the depression that causes my anger. I hate relying on financial aid or my mom to help support myself and my daughter. Her father does nothing for her, so I end up having to be the mom and dad, and children are expensive. So, I apply for jobs everyday and I recently had an interview so we will see how that goes. I just want to find financial stability on my own terms.

9. Continue wearing and loving my locs. I call them locs instead of dreadlocks because my original hair stylist told me a story about the word. I will actually do that post as a post for Black History Month :) But back to the subject of my hair. I have had my locs and been going natural since 2008. I went through the "ugly" stage and have know grown into the "I wanna dye my hair" stage. I am determined to dye my hair. I want deep burgundy hair that way I can still wear red lol. But then again, I kind of want a dark brown shade. I know I will have to bleach my hair but I really want a change to my look.

10. Just live my life stress free. This is pretty self explanatory :)

Thanks for checking out my list of goals. Now if you will excuse me, I will be working on Goal #3 now.

Sarah Jane R.