The New Tasha Pt. 2

Okay, so I basically told you my stance on a lot of things in my last entry. I am going to take a break from that. I have some goals that will enable me to not only become a better person, but get some things accomplished. I have always had a few things I wanted to do with my life, and this is the time to get them done. I am going to use this entry to state my goals. I know not many people out there read this, but I guess I write more for myself than I do you. If you are out there reading, then thank you and keep reading, but if you don't that is okay too.

Writing
Not only am I committed to keeping this blog going, but I want to finish my novel. I love to write and I have great stories to tell. I just need to stop procrastinating and get them done. Writer's block is a bitch, but I will overcome her! My novel is so freaking good in my head and I want to share it with the world, I just have to get it on paper. I will even self-publish it if I have to! I have a great start to it, and may even post the rough draft of the prologue for you all if I think about it. My goal is to hopefully have at least the rough draft done by this time next year. With two children and a husband that sometimes acts like one of my children, this may be uber hard, but I think I can do it. I also plan to add at least 3 new entries to this blog a week. Not too much, but not too little either. That way I can hone my writing skills in a looser environment, if you know what I mean. I may add short stories, poems, random entries like this, or essay type entries like my Gay Marriage entries. Its just going to depend on my mood at the time. Which reminds me, I need to do something about the layout of this blog. I think I will do that when I am done writing here.

Health and Fitness
I went to the doctor today. I have been having some stomach issues that my doc thinks could be my gall bladder, but that is not the point. I stepped on the scale and wanted to go hide in shame! I have been half-assed trying to lose weight for the last month, but after seeing 174 on the scale today, I decided to get to working on it hardcore. My goal is between 120 and 125, which is what I weighed when Brian and I got married. I don't think that is too outrageous to think that I can get there. I have faith in myself. Especially after the doc gave me the go ahead to cut my caloric intake to about 1200 calories a day. Not only am I going to diet, but I will also be doing some exercising as well. As of right now I am doing the Jillian Michaels Yoga vids, but I have heard good things about her 30 Day Shred so I might try that as well.

Faith and Spiritual Path
I don't know if I have told you all this yet, but I am Pagan. I am very happy with my faith and spiritual path, but I have to say that I have not given it the "devotion" it deserves. This year is going to be different. I am going to take time everyday to my own religious reflections. Even if it is just meditation, I think that will be good enough. I am going to take time during each of the Esbats and Sabbats to reflect as well. And this year at Yule, I will even burn a yule log. I am going to develop my relationship with the Goddess more so than I already have. This is more for me and my well being (spiritually) than it is anyone else, but I still feel it needs to be said. I also think that it may help me with my slight temper problem.

Politics and the World beyond my backyard
I am going to take more of an interest in politics and the world around me as well. My kids aren't going to be kids forever. I don't want to send them out into a world that I didn't at least try to make a difference in. I am going to go further with my recycling. I am going to be a more informed voter (not that I wasn't already). I am going to watch, donate and help others in any way I can. Even if it is just getting their story out. Sometimes even if you cannot do anything but get a story out there, that is enough to get others to do something. Remember that the world is bigger than just your backyard!

School
I am going to go back to school this year. I want a college education. I have already decided to go back and do a Biotechnology course (heavy in the chemistry department just because I LOVE chemistry). I plan to at least start in the fall. So keep your fingers crossed that I don't fall flat on my face in this endeavor!

Well for now, I am going to leave all of you to your own devices. I shall add Part 3 to The New Tasha tomorrow (hopefully), so keep an eye out for that! Good night! And remember as Les Brown said, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you will land among the stars!"