So I just came back from a walk. I went out specifically to meet my daily activity goal but it gave me time to think. Walking has always been good for that one specific activity. It lets me think, collect my thoughts and work through things that my be plaguing my mind.
So this year seems to be self empowerment. I’ve taken on some personal growth activities that may seem pretty daunting to some. To meet I’m just trying to move forward with my life. I get to this point where I feel stagnant and I need to do something.
What I need to do isn’t always clear. It can be simple or more complex. This year it’s meant a couple different things.
- Lose weight
- Learn how to play a new instrument
- Create a small business
These are all monumental things by themselves but I’m taking on all three at once. Why I’m not sure to be honest. They all deal with different parts of my life and they are major parts of my life. They are three things that make me happy.
So I’ve been going to Weight Watchers now going on 4 months. I’ve lost 21 pounds and I can feel a difference. I’ve been increasing my activity by using their ActiveLink. At first it didn’t seem to be to bad. I knew that my activity level wold increase but I didn’t think it was going to be that bad.
I walked from the 24 Street Bart station to Castro Street on my way home tonight. That’s 1 mile with a pretty decent hill. That wasn’t the only activity today. In order to meet my activity level for the day I walked down my from my apartment to the Castro and back home. That’s about 1.25 miles each way. I’m happy to report that I topped my goal at approximately 114%.
As for learning a new instrument I’m working to learn how to play the viola. I’ve had 5 lessons and the teacher tells me that I’m a natural. It’s slightly frustrating because I want to progress faster but it’s all about forum and I’m still in the learning stages.
Last but not least is the small business. I have two things that I’m working on right now. I need to do more work with them so that they develop but I do have them started. They aren’t profitable yet but I’ll work on that because the one can be. Like anything it just needs more time and attention.
So I’m going to try to focus more and use this blog to keep track of my success or short comings. I don’t plan on any short comings but it’s good to be realistic that there will be some along the way. If any reader has any input I would greatly appreciate constructive criticism.
