Okay, so maybe I didn’t have a blog until last month. On December 31, 2009 I think I was posting about this subject on MySpace. I’d check, but I don’t remember my username, email or password!
But still, there’s tons of posts people make about the end of year. What they accomplished over the last 365 days. What they want to accomplish over the next 365 days. But this time we get to talk about the last and next 3650+ days!
It was an amazing last 10 years for me. I moved to this lovely city I’m in now, enjoyed many winters, summers, birthdays, parties and more. I’ve written books, articles, and most recently blog posts. I’ve made new friends and lost some along the way.
Reflecting on the past is a difficult thing to do! There’s so much to say, and to summarize it is proving to be a big challenge. So I’m not going to do more of that. It’s time to look forward to the next 10 years.
I want to really push my writing throughout this next decade. I don’t need to be famous or rich, but I do want to have fans of my work who appreciate it for what it is: entertainment. I love bringing happiness to people. I like providing others something they can enjoy.
In the latest series I’m working on, however, I’m taking a more serious approach to it. Yes, it’s still entertainment, but it’s something bigger than that. I don’t want to go into details just yet, but with my Barton family, set in a fantasy landscape, modern-day issues will be presented, mirroring the reality that we all live in. I want to push people to think and reflect on what’s really going on this world. If I had to pick just one thing to accomplish the next few years, this would be it.
What’s your biggest goal for the next decade? What one thing could you accomplish that will make for a great one? I know authors want to be published, business owners want to grow their enterprise, students want to graduate; these are all things normal people with lively aspirations want. What’s special thing do you want to accomplish? It doesn’t have to be fancy or complex. What would you be proud to say you accomplished when it comes time to report it on December 31, 2029?
Let me know in the comments below. I like it when we can talk and discuss things like real people, it’s the interactions that make blogging all worth it to me.
Happy New Year everybody, and thank you for listening to my rambling yet again!
đź’• Kaitlyn
This decade was a disaster for me. My wife deciding to leave me for good destroyed my family. Now divorced with my 2 kids I have half the time, I’m trying to pick up the pieces of my life. The whole experience has left me full of anxiety and depression. The next ten years I have a choice to make. Do I make the best of my life, or do I choose to wallow in my despair and die? I got one shot at life, and I want to make the best of it. By the end of the decade I want to have several manuscripts written by then. How many? At least ten, that’s a good number I think. I also want to be able to have the ability to save my money, and have a future for my kids. I choose to embrace my introverted self and accept who I am. It is time for me to live courageously.
I’m sorry you’ve had it so rough! But you’re right, it’s time for you to live courageously and make a stand for yourself. Like you said, you’ve got one shot at life, and it’s up to you to make the best of it. I think your manuscript goal is great! You’ll get that knocked out in no time and get them published!
Even though you don’t get to see your kids all the time, cherish the time you do have with them, make them feel special and loved. My parents got divorced when I was 8, and it seemed like they just fought over us, not really thinking about how we felt through it all. Your kids love you, and I think it’s great you want to give them a good future! Hang in there, the 20’s is going to be your decade!
Hi Kaitlyn,
I loved your blog. It was so genuine and positive. I can’t wait to hear more from you as your writing unfolds.
I write as well and have completed two novels of a series. Currently, they are being polished in preparation for next steps.
I love to write and have devoted time and effort developing my craft which I will continue to do.
What is really important to me over the next few years is continuing my Mindfulness practice and extending it to my community. So many people are angry, sad, and lonely. We don’t have to be this way and I would like to be a part of the reconnection within my community. That is my goal for the coming decade.
That’s awesome you’ve got those two novels complete! That’s a huge accomplishment!
Mindfulness is very important. I spent a lot of time in therapy learning to be more mindful and it’s helped me out immensely. I love your goals for the next coming years, and wish you the best! Happy New Year!