It’s time to see how I did on my list of 25 before 25.
1. Go on a caribbean trip
6 month check in: I’ve finally booked a trip for February!
Totally lied lol, we ended up using that money to go to California instead!
2. Figure out how all this self hosting works (how can I find my view sessions?! lol)
6 month check in: It’s a work in progress.
It’s actually going well!! Last month, I reached my highest monthly view yet! I also became a member of a few affiliation programs and made $12 from Google Adsense, so slowly but surely I’m figuring it all out!
3. Breakeven on my self hosting investment
6 month check in: That is definitely not happening lol
One of the things I often discredit is that my books are actually products so the money I make there could be used to counter my self hosting costs. First year, I did not make money, but maybe I’ll breakeven this second year.
4. Sell 100 copies of my debut poetry collection Cracked Open in its first 6 months
6 month check in: haha definitely not… but I have made over $100 so I’ll take what I can get
Cracked Open is a year old and I am definitely not near 100 sold copies but I do have high hopes that Where I Ache will do much better than my first collection. Fingers crossed!!!
5. Go hiking regularly in the warm weather
6 month check in: I didn’t get out much as I wanted it
I’m hopeful I can get back into hiking this Spring/Summer!
6. Advance my career
6 month check in: Still hoping to
I’m actually switching career paths! I’m very excited to be heading in a new, happier direction.
7. Write 125 new poems
6 month check in: I’m at about 50 so I’ll probably only get to 100
In addition to this 50, I also wrote over 50 exclusively for Where I Ache! But I fell short of 125 by a few since I’ve been using my older poems on the blog.
8. Create some healthy eating habits
6 month check in: Some weeks I do, some weeks I don’t
I don’t have the self discipline for this… lol
9. Be more active with my dog
6 month check in: Definitely taking my dog on more walks
Had to slow down with the winter weather but I’m planning some doggie park adventures!
10. Go kayaking
6 month check in: Didn’t get to it this summer
I think I’ll try something else this summer, leave some suggestions in the comments!
11. Go to a concert
6 month check in: I didn’t this summer but who knows with the holidays
I went to a Post Malone concert on New Year’s Eve with my boyfriend!!
12. Publish 200 new posts
6 month check in: I post 3 times a week and with 52 weeks in year, I’ll be about 50 short. (should have done some better math before making this goal lol)
Still fell short but I actually have switched my posts from 10 times a month to 12-13 monthly so I am posting more content!
13. Dye my hair a new color
6 month check in: Indeed I did! It’s blonde now
Check out my different hair colors through the years!
14. Start organizing for my next poetry collection
6 month check in: You know it! I have over a 100 poems ready for this one.
WHERE I ACHE COMING OUT JUNE 10TH!!!!!! Guys I am soooo excited!! I’m so happy that this collection is longer than the first and features a lot more diverse content. I’m also so so happy that I got to work with my boyfriend for this project!! Grab your copy of Where I Ache to see his amazing illustrations!!!
15. Surprise my boyfriend (no more details incase he reads this)
6 month check in: I surprised him with a dinner cruise for our 1 year anniversary!
This reminds me that I need to do something nice for my boyfriend! He puts up with a lot from me haha
16. Grow Blog and Twitter following immensely (hard to put a number on it right now)
6 month check in: I’ve been working hard at this one!
From April 2018 to this April my blog gained 1,810 followers
From April 2018 to this April my twitter gained 2,595 followers
17. Get another tattoo
6 month check in: I’m not in a rush and I’m still thinking about what I might want
Since I’m changing career paths I need to be more financially conscious so this is on hold for a while.
18. Attend a sporting event
6 month check in: My boyfriend took me to a baseball game.
I also saw a college basketball game!
19. Have half of the finances needed to buy a house
6 month check in: I think I’ll reach this goal
Starting on a new career path is going to push me back a few years unfortunately.
20. Visit another state
6 month check in: I think I will be, still working out the details
Went to California with my boyfriend over the winter!!
21. Visit 20 new places
6 month check in: I’ve been to quite a few new restaurants and local attractions.
I think I’ve reached this one!
22. Go to the golf range more often
6 month check in: Nah didn’t happen
I’m not as interested in this goal this spring.
23. Go on a boat ride
6 month check in: You bet I did!
24. Get stronger so I can start seeing my chiropractor less
6 month check in: I am seeing the doctor less
I haven’t seen my chiropractor at all this year and I’ve only had a few shoulder flare ups!
25. Have some adventures this summer – fun and carefree!
6 month check in: I definitely got to do some new things and see some new places!
Summer is around the corner yet again, I can’t wait to get a tan and spend time with my family!! Lots of celebrations coming!
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