Bucket List Items #1-4

A good friend and coworker pointed out to me today that I haven't posted any items on my bucket list. I am here to remedy that.

I actually have many and they're all floating around in my head. But I am pleased to report a few accomplished so far:

1. Met some people from my ball hockey team for drinks. This contributes to my goal of being social with no goal of meeting a guy, just to be myself and enjoy the company of others. I am actually really happy that this worked! I felt comfortable and at ease, no pressure to impress anyone. NEXT SOCIAL GOAL: Invite a girlfriend out for a Christmas-y drink.
2. Went rock climbing and then to the gym the next day. I didn't know that operating a stapler could hurt so much! I'm proud of myself for getting to the gym and encouraging a friend to come with me. NEXT HEALTH GOAL: Get back on track with my eating.
3. When my boss got stressed recently about a new project with a tight deadline, I didn't take it personally and I stopped her to offer my help. NEXT WORK GOAL: Continue to remove personal responsibility from my boss' moods and reactions.
4. I've been going to church every Sunday. I like my new church but there are no young people my age. That's ok. Why? Because church is not about meeting a man and friends can be any age. NEXT CHURCH GOAL: Attend Advent service at lunch tomorrow and caroling on Friday night. Make an effort to get to know someone, especially someone who may also be alone.
5. NEXT PERSONAL GOAL: Finish my music video of my travels!

Here are a few things I'd like to do before getting in another relationship:

• figure out my purpose in life, make a plan to achieve it and take steps toward it - no matter what!
• take myself out on a fancy date and to the movies
• make an effort to look good for me only and get pictures taken so that I have a record of how damn hot I can be for myself!
• learn to speak French fluently
• get my student debt paid off
• get recruited or promoted
• achieve strength and health such that I can (a) climb two 5.9 courses back-to-back, (b) run another half marathon, and (c) fit in this gorgeous one-size-too-small raspberry-coloured Banana Republic dress I bought on sale a while ago and it is sitting in my closet calling to me as inspiration!

And.... GO!