That's SO 2014!

For me 2014 was to say the least a learning experience. To say the most I felt like an unwilling participant in God’s own version of “Calvin Ball” (look it up and that line will be hilarious!) But 2014 gave me a new perspective on 2015 and a bit of the focus I didn’t have before to forward.

In 2014 I had everything planned out or at least close to it. That year I worked, planned and saved in order to move out west which I eventually did. But the grand plan I had laid out for my life was interrupted by well…life. With a mix of culture shock, lack of job opportunities and no grasp the majesty for state I ended up coming back home. Some people may have seen this as a monumental failure on my part. After all no one in their right mind just picks up and moves to another state without as much as one job prospect. Well I did and I don’t regret it. I did what most people just talk about doing. Would I have liked it to have it all work out? Sure I would have but sometimes they’re not meant to. Sometimes things like this are meant to give you a new perspective and a new appreciation for where belonged in the first place. Like the Rolling Stones said, “You can’t always get what you want …you get what you need.” That was my 2014, a year of determination, reflection and perspective. In the end I got what I needed. Kind of deep huh?

Now that we’re into 2015 I’m coming into the year with a whole new attitude (not to worry I can still be cranky ol’ bastard.) I can’t let things bog me down. Before I use to worry about everything; things like the who, what, when, why and how of almost anything I wanted to do. But now my only concern is getting what I need to live the life I want to. Last year I took a huge risk and it didn’t pan out. When you have a huge failure like that happen whatever happens to me this year should be cake. Yes, I said “failure.” Failing at something isn’t a bad thing. It’s how people learn. It’s how people evolve. I have a new found desire for things I want to do; where before I was afraid to try now I’m not. Well, maybe a little nervous but still I’m going to try. And now I’m not afraid to be a little unconventional in my approach. It’s a whole new start and a whole new year. 2015 will be the year where I try and may very well fail but at least I will have tried. I do seem to do better in the odd year though.

2015 Resolutions:
1. Write more!
2. Read more!
3. See a Broadway show on Broadway (or off-Broadway.)
4. Find a new job a bit closer to my future career.
5. Experience the Jewish culture.
6. Attend one of Imani's sermon.
7. Learn to play something on the banjo.
8. Get a piece professionally published.
9. Be more creative.
10. Enter at least 2 writing contests.
11. Go to Custom Brew Crafters.
12. Obtain a freelance job as a Web Content Specialist.
13. Find a good soul food place in Rochester (searching for REAL fried chicken.)
14. Use the crock pot (still!)
15. Attend yoga classes.
16. Exercise more and be healthier.
17. Write a one act play.
18. Save money and pay off debt.
19. Take a wine tour (this HAS to be done.)
20. Go to an RPO concert.
21. See a ballet.
22. Go to more galleries and museums.
23. Go back to Toronto (at least twice.)
24. Go back to Ithaca.
25. Go back to Saratoga.
26. Visit Montreal (meet Chuck Hughes!)
27. Try to get back to England.
28. Walk more.
29. Change my life.
30. Stick to my principles.
31. Learn more things.