I took about an hour, sat out in the sunshine and thought about what I wanted to accomplish in the next few years. Here’s what I came up with (they say you should always write your goals down):

Fitness Goals:

• Target Weight: 170 lbs
• Resting Pulse: ~40 beats per minute
• Endurance: Run 5 miles without stopping
• Strength: Do 3 pullups
• Flexibility: Maintain & slightly increase
• Balance: Maintain & slightly increase
• Self-Defense: Master a self-defense technique (fighting, learn to use a gun, etc.)
• Competition: Engage in at least 1 competitive activity (triathlon, basketball, volleyball, softball, etc.)

Educational Goals:

• Government/Politics: Judicial Law (American Law) B.S.
• Humanities: Psychology B.S.
• Bodywork: Reflexology, Thai Massage, Reiki 2, Yoga instructor certifications
• Business: Continue real-world training, operation of own business
• Religion: Become more fluent in Asian religions, Native American religions
• Practical: Cosmetology certification (learn to cut hair)

Family Goals:

• Visit at least 2 times/year
• Start my own family in next 3 years

Travel Goals:

• Visit all 50 states
• Visit all 7 continents

Social Goals:

• Hang out with a non-roommate friend 2 times/month, working toward 1 time/week

Artisitic Goals:

• Continue writing, take one class in an art form (singing, painting, dancing, etc.)

Financial Goals:

• Pay down debt not being used according to budget design
• Give back 10% to charity when debt pay-down goals are being met
• Develop charity strategy

I don’t know what the picture of this Ocean beach sunset has to do with my new goals, but let’s just go with it…