I just finished watching Joy Behar’s show and she mentioned a way that you can text a donation to the American Red Cross to help fund the relief efforts going on in Haiti following a 7.0 earthquake that struck on Tuesday. Text HAITI to 90999 and a $10 donation will be made and placed on your next phone bill. I know it’s a lot for some people right now, (I am currently in overdrafts at the bank and counting change regularly) but $10 on next month’s phone bill won’t do much damage to my already weak financial situation and will ultimately go a long way. My thoughts are with all of the victims in Haiti.
I was welcomed back into Ohio by the first storm of the winter season and it is continuing to celebrate my return by piling inches of snow on my homeland. I’m loving it as of now, but come February my Honda and I will be praying diligently for our lives and comforting one another with tales of our future in Los Angeles. So right now it’s a very cozy environment for me, not so much for Toby (my car.)
The trip really cleared my head and I took my shrink’s advice and just relaxed. No heavy thinking on school or my financial situation; strictly sunbathing, bike riding, and peace time were to fill out my day. Staying calm wasn’t a difficult task when our house was next door to a beach, but I’m a bit proud of myself nonetheless. The family time was very nice, even with my new down-syndrome big sister (she isn’t, but she got her hands on some pills that made it seem otherwise,) and I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of time we spent together. Jesus, I am starting to like babies and quality time with kin, what is happening to me? I’ll ask my therapist, but in the meantime I am content with feeling ready to kick ass.
On that note, here are the dreaded new year’s goals along with some more brain juice.
Get to Los Angeles – First, I need to find and keep steady work. Once I can start revitalizing my savings account, I’ll be well on my way.
Research the film industry – Working on my craft is important, but Hollywood is a business and I want to learn as much about the trades of it as I can before taking off.
Stick with a vegan diet
Keep exercising
Write – Creative writing, along with blogging. I want to use my blog as a tool to improve my writing, and as an outlet to write about different interests.
Take pictures often
Meet new people
Volunteer
Read 50 books
Excitement is in the air, as it often is for people this month. I was working steadily on ma personal shit before January, so instead of using the 1st as a kick-off for my goals, I am looking at it as motivation to keep going.
I’m off to Florida to ring in the new year and attempt to drink for seven days straight. Family vacations can cause a lot of anxiety but if you have alcoholic parents you know how much those fuckers like the beach. So needless to say I’m sure everyone will already be in a splendid mood by the time I arrive.
2009 hasn’t been too great a year for me, but I can’t say it was completely awful because I feel I’ve learned a lot about myself and am ready to take on my goals and stop waiting for things to just happen. I don’t want to set a moving date for L.A. just yet, because I think it’s a better idea to save money like crazy and start planning once I have the money to actually go. That way I can save even more money while I am looking for roommates. One day at a time. I want to relax without losing focus, and I am feeling good about pulling that off.
The fam is already waiting at the house we’re renting, because somebody had to stay back to fly with Grandpa. Not only do I adore quality time with grandps, but there was no way I was sitting in a minivan for 20 hours surrounded by my family. Especially now that my “oldest” (I remain unconvinced) sister is borderline-down syndrome due to a prescription that she claims will “really turn her life around.” Hey, she’s got her goals, I’ve got mine. As long as she shuts the fuck up while I’m enjoying a buzz.
Happy New Year!
