- Day 14 -

Yesterday's goal was achieved and I'm hoping that it leaves a lasting impression.

As I'm thinking about what I want today's goal to be, I am bombarded with ideas. Yet at the same time I don't want to write down anything for today. I just want to be. So on that note:

On this day I shall...

DREAM ABOUT MY LIFE & FUTURE GOALS (which, for me, includes praying and possibly jotting down some practical steps. I want to allow myself to dream with God. He's got the best for me and I find my life in Him.) I'm needing some hope to be restored!

Q: Do you ever dream about what you want your life to be/how you want to live? If so, are you taking steps to do what you love?

- day 13 -

Welp, I still didn't journal yesterday. Ooops. I think today is a better day for that. But I did watch a movie! I started to watch the Deep Oceans section of Planet Earth.... then fell asleep. When my roommates got home we talked then watched "13 Going On 30." Cute movie and a good time spent with my roommates. 
Now for today's goal- which is getting posted late today because it's my day off and I slept in. This might seem repetitive to you, but it's so necessary for me. 
On This Day I Shall...
Remember that I am beautiful, uniquely made for a purpose, and that the Creator has unshakeable love for me. 
Q: Do you know that you have beauty that is uniquely yours? Do you know what you're made to do?

- Day 12 -

Well, I did yesterday's goal, but not well. By the time I journaled I was so tired & ready for bed so I only wrote a paragraph. But that will be fixed today. Were you able to journal yesterday? 
One this day I shall...
WATCH A MOVIE.
That's right, folks. I've worked 10 out of the last 11 days and this is the last one. So I'm gonna lounge at home after work, watch a movie & chill out! 
Question: What's your favorite movie? 

- Day 11 -

My goal yesterday was to Fast until dinner. I made it til 3pm. But here are some things I bet you didn't know- I started my fast at 7pm the night before. And I woke up yesterday at 4am to get ready for work... So 3pm was like dinnertime for me anyway. Though I don't necessarily recommend breaking a fast with walnuts, bacon, quiche, mashed cauliflower, & homemade chocolate bars. Hahaa. But it all was delicious! How did you do with your fast? 
OK, onto today's goal. 
On this day I shall...
JOURNAL. This is a simple goal. One that I sometimes avoid due to the depth and length of time I need to write about. Good thing I love writing and have all of tomorrow afternoon to do so! Lots has been going on internally with me and I'm seeing a lot of growth, healing, and forward movement in God. Though the ugly stuff might be coming up, at least they're making room for all the GOOD stuff. Right? Right. So I shall write about it all. Poetically, lyrically, and practically. 

Questions: Do you currently journal? Do you enjoy journaling? What your favorite or least favorite thing about it? Why? 

- Day 10 -

   Accomplishing a goal is such a great feeling. And the fruit that comes from achieving them is even better. Yesterday's goal was a good one- did you reach it? I did and I'm glad for that. It was great to intentionally connect with one of my best friends! Onto today's goal... potentially a bit more challenging.
On This Day I Shall...
FAST. Yep, not eat until dinner. Two reasons: spiritual & physical benefits. Challenging, healthy, cleansing. I want to be able to hear God better/focus on Him and not thinking about food all day. Giving up food for a day is a great way to do that. Also, it's good for my body and will help to heal, cleanse, digest & reset. 
Questions: Have you ever intentionally fasted? Are you willing to try? Are you willing to go without for a while? Why/why not?

- goal 9 -

   I really enjoyed yesterday's goal. I think I will do that more often. It's worth the effort. And with yesterday's goal I needed to do day 7's as well. I even have a video (which makes me feel like I'm gonna barf because I get all insecure and nervous). I also have a photo of me accomplishing yesterday's goal. I will post the video & picture at the end after Today's goal and questions. 

On This Day I Shall...

CONNECT WITH A FRIEND.

   Sometimes I inadvertently stay internal and forget to really connect with people. Well, that and sometimes schedules don't match up for a while. But I will try to connect with a friend today on a deeper level than passing hellos. 

Questions: Is it easy for you to connect with friends? How can you improve your friendships? (I know, getting deep with this one!)

Here's the video from day 7's goal (remember, I am just getting back into this and am really rusty. Me covering "Somebody Loved" by The Weepies)

and here's the photo of me accomplishing day 8's goal:

- goal 8 -

So, I didn't accomplish yesterday's goal. Even though it was so simple and would have been quite easy, I was exhausted and forgot. Bummer. BUT I will do it today... along with today's goal. And they will both be great! Some days things just need to be put on hold until rest happens. That was yesterday for me. Today is new and ready to go. Onwards and upwards.
On this day I shall...
WRITE A NICE NOTE TO SOMEONE. 
Here's the deal: It will be a note of encouragement and/or thanks. Let's bless others today. (You're not limited to one note. You can write several. In fact, that is encouraged.)
Questions: Do you like to receive notes/cards? Do you like to give people encouragement? Why?