My ‘To-Be’ list
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Today is the 21st of August 2019... my birthday which means I have plenty to celebrate about especially on this day.
A while ago, probably 7 to 8 year ago, I wrote a 5 and a 10 year plan. As I think back to the years gone past, I remember how many things I wished to accomplish by the time I was probably 30. I had a 5 year plan and a 10 year plan with a list which included:
Doing a Master’s degree, getting my first job in development then working my way up to getting my dream job, owning a car 4 years after my first employment, have a good amount of money in the bank to buy a house; according to my 10 year plan.
Now looking back on these ‘vision items’ on my 5 and 10 year plans, I’ve realised I have only probably accomplished one or two of them. I have strayed far from my initial plan and no way close to buying that house. But while I haven’t got the job in development, the dream job, nor the house; I have managed to accomplish some BIG essential things.
A year and six months ago, I passed my driving theory test after 3 attempts, 4 months ago, I bought a car, a month ago, I earned my Qualified Teacher Status certificate, 2 weeks ago I passed my practical driving test after a second attempt and this year I am still blogging on Intraordinary.
Considering the fact that I have been beating myself up and calling myself ‘a quitter’, God hasn’t let me down. He opened up my eyes to see what I need to do to succeed in life. And that is not quitting. They might not be as huge and flashy as a UN position on my CV, but I needed a full driving license to complement the car, I needed the time to produce thoughtful blogposts and the push to actually getaway to experience the beauty of the world.
This year while I mediate and write out my aspirations for the next year, I will make sure it starts with
Till next time,
Happy living xoxo
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“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 NLT
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Today is the 21st of August 2019... my birthday which means I have plenty to celebrate about especially on this day.
A while ago, probably 7 to 8 year ago, I wrote a 5 and a 10 year plan. As I think back to the years gone past, I remember how many things I wished to accomplish by the time I was probably 30. I had a 5 year plan and a 10 year plan with a list which included:
Doing a Master’s degree, getting my first job in development then working my way up to getting my dream job, owning a car 4 years after my first employment, have a good amount of money in the bank to buy a house; according to my 10 year plan.
Now looking back on these ‘vision items’ on my 5 and 10 year plans, I’ve realised I have only probably accomplished one or two of them. I have strayed far from my initial plan and no way close to buying that house. But while I haven’t got the job in development, the dream job, nor the house; I have managed to accomplish some BIG essential things.
A year and six months ago, I passed my driving theory test after 3 attempts, 4 months ago, I bought a car, a month ago, I earned my Qualified Teacher Status certificate, 2 weeks ago I passed my practical driving test after a second attempt and this year I am still blogging on Intraordinary.
Considering the fact that I have been beating myself up and calling myself ‘a quitter’, God hasn’t let me down. He opened up my eyes to see what I need to do to succeed in life. And that is not quitting. They might not be as huge and flashy as a UN position on my CV, but I needed a full driving license to complement the car, I needed the time to produce thoughtful blogposts and the push to actually getaway to experience the beauty of the world.
This year while I mediate and write out my aspirations for the next year, I will make sure it starts with
“Be grateful, it’s the start of something new...”And ends with
“Be grateful, it’s only just began”
Till next time,
Happy living xoxo
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Hmmm my Sister, what seems an accomplishment to men may not be the same in God's standards. The small achievements too matter! And I like the fact that you didn't give up on the driving, both theory and practical. Gratitude is the best attitude! Christine xxx
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