Resolutions are usually associated with the New Year, but for my friends and I, we have come to use July as our resolution time. It's been the only time we are able to get together every year and it's some thing we started back one summer around a campfire. What 3 things will we want to work on by the time we see each other again?
This year was no different, though I've struggled to come to my resolutions. I think it's because so much has changed in the last year. I don't know what anything is ever going to be like. I'm pretty sure I haven't lived in the same place since I left for college. Switching dorms or apartments. It's all so uncertain and I find myself wanting to just settle down now. My body is tired and moving around doesn't help it. Having a home that would be accessible in all ways to me would be nice; a place to call my haven.
There are many things that need to be settled between now and then obviously, like a job and finances. But that's what I want, a path. One I can call my own.
I have made the decision to be done with school. I think it's been enough and the loans are higher than I want them. I've been paying off my hospital bills and what not since before I got my Medical Assistance. And they are almost gone!
1. Pay off medical bills/credit cards used for those expenses
That is the top most important resolution! Then I can start working on my student loans once again. (not that I'm excited) But I can start putting money aside for better things; like a home and perhaps a new car.
2. Make career advancements
Here I am, almost 25 and I'm finally in a field that I want to be, but not exactly the niche, per say. Getting to that point is the second most important part. I want to work for an art gallery or museum where I can be a part of the art world and be a librarian. I want to keep track of the most important arts of the world and make sure their history lives on! Combining my bachelors in art and my years in library science, is the perfect start....or at least it seems like it.
3. Make plans to move out of state
ahhh, Pennsylvania. It's been real, but I have to say we are through. I can't deal with your PMS weather changes, crappy roads, angry/rude people, or lack of culture. I'm not sorry. Sincerely, me.
I have plans to move once again, much later though. Maybe in two years or so. This is going to be a BIG move. And hopefully permanent. I don't feel in sync here with Pennsylvania. It's not wild enough for me nor cultured enough.
So that's what I came up with and hopefully, we'll see where I am next year!