Well it is basically two weeks into the new year. 2020 turning into 2021 was not a magical fix all. Within these first two weeks there was a “storm on the capitol” ( I say very loosely because it’s not really a storm when someone opens the door and lets you in) and another impeachment attempt by our governmental officials. When will it end? I have completely stopped watching the news due to the onslaught of lies and misinformation our ‘trusted media’ has been shoving down Americans throats. There is no such thing as unbiased news anymore and the concept of journalist with integrity has become a pipe dream.
However, since 2021 is carrying out the foolishness of 2020, I have decided to look for other ways to better myself instead of falling into a salty pit of hate and frustration. I found this picture on Pinterest, asking 10 questions for 2021 by Whitney Danielle and I figured, ‘Hey why not’ and decided to answer them with my 2021 best intentions. Here is the picture if you would like to do it yourself. I believe you can find her information at Whitneydanielle.com
So, our first question, what is your word/mood/theme for 2021? I would like to say my ‘’power word” for this year is Truth. Truth in myself and others. Holding myself and other accountable to their truths. Finding my truth and being completely happy with it and letting my truth settle within me. Truth in seeing others for who they really are. Truth in my job, getting past the nonsense. Truth in the lord and his word. There are so many lies we are told everyday by everybody and everything. The friend who is embellishing on a story of an event that happened to them. The media who is blatantly lying to the American people. Your co-worker who is making up false information about you to other. Lies, lies everywhere. Could you imagine if people’s pants literally set on fire every time they lied? So, Truth. May we find and may we keep it within ourselves.
The second question, who or what is your muse this year, I am not sure. I don’t know if I have a muse per say. Maybe this is asking who is inspiring you this year? Really, I am just trying to focus on myself and not making my life any harder than what it is, so in the most non-selfish way myself? I’m not sure how to answer this question. Maybe in a totally nerdy way it’s Wonder Woman? She has a lot of attributes I admire, even though she’s not real. Strong, honest, brave, and a being of truth. Yes, let’s go with her. My muse is Wonder Woman.
Next is what is something I would like to overcome in 2021. I have two big goals in 2021. Getting out of debt and getting healthy. I want to run a half marathon. I need to start with running 5ks (which isn’t something I can do right now), but it’s a huge goal of mine to do this before or during my 30th year of life. I will be the big 3-0 in November of this year. I figure if I start now, I should be able to get there before my birthday right? My dream would be to run a half marathon in someplace fancy like Hawaii or something, but with COVID still forcing a quarantine wherever you travel to, that doesn’t look like it will happen this year. The media and government are going to push COVID like they are beating a dead horse to make glue so traveling this year seems out of the question. Also, I am making decent headway on the whole debt thing. I have stopped eating out as much and spending randomly and I am dropping my debt essentially, so that’s awesome. I know I will feel a huge relief and sense of accomplishment when that is complete.
The forth question is, what is something you want to do more of/ less of in the new year? Ohh, I like this one! I want to get out more! I want to go to concerts and use my fancy camera I got for Christmas! I want to move more and start stretching and doing yoga again. I want to sell my home and get more land and start a small garden! More reading! There are so many things I want to do. I also want to complain less. I want to worry less. I want to stress less. Less spending needlessly. Less boredom eating. Less negativity at work. Less random bouts of loneliness. More positivity and less bullshit.
Fifth question, what is a huge goal in 2021 you want to accomplish, but makes you feel nervous as hell? Let’s see, selling my home and finding another to move into can be pretty stressful. There’s not a lot of homes in my area that fit my criteria right now that are for sale, so I am praying hard to find what I am looking for soon. My health journey is another. It is hard to make life style changes. Sometimes I think it is because I am overwhelmed and don’t know what I am doing. Other times, I think it is because I am scared. That if I do make this huge change and I lose the weight or become healthier that I still won’t be happy. Can you imagine? Going through the sweat and the tears and the dreaded kale and still being unhappy? I don’t want to be miserable. I’m not sure it’s something one can do either? In the words of Legally Blonde, ‘Exercise makes you happy!’ so I should feel more content as the months of exercise and healthy eating pass right?
Question six is, the top travel destination to go to when we can travel. Mother Freaking IRELAND. I have been wanting to go to Ireland of the past couple of years horribly! I am talking two weeks, traveling to as many places as I can and seeing as much as I can. I love history and art and castles. I want to see museums, and go on tours, and run through the moors! I want to see all the things and experience the people, culture, music, and pubs. Ireland is one of my big three, followed by Scotland and Greece. Ireland, one day I will be digging my feet into your land looking for fae folk and singing pub songs like the obnoxious American tourist I am. One day.
Numba’ Seven, what do I want to have the money to afford to buy in 2021. Honestly other than using the money I get from selling my home to put down on buying another, and getting out of debt to live a more financially free life, I really don’t have any big purchases or wants. Maybe sit down with a financial consultant to learn how to build my wealth and retirement? Oh wait, Ireland. Duh. That is want I want to have money to afford to buy. A comfortable vacation to a beautiful land.
Question eight, who do I want to spend more time with in 2021? Gosh I don’t know, everyone? Friends who will spend time with me without me having to hunt them down and initiate everything. Family while they are still alive and kicking. My niece and nephews (I want to be the cool Aunt). The gym (haha). I really would like to make more friends and memories this year. We all have had to stay away from others this past year, so I think seeing friends and family for sure is on everyone’s list.
Question nine, what skills do you want to improve on, learn, or master? Well for Christmas this past year I got a Nikon D3500 camera with two lenses. I used to be really into photography when I was younger. I remember being a freshman in high school with dreams of being a traveling photographer and taking pictures of lions and elephants on a safari in Africa or beautiful sun rises over ancient ruins in Thailand or Cambodia. I took pictures of my friends that turned out pretty great, and that was without using photoshop and only baby editing skills. I would love to be proficient this year with my camera, picking up photography again and making it a hobby or maybe even a side hustle. I’m sure if I offer free photoshoots people would be happy to sign up right? Anyone need family pics- no charge?
Lastly question ten, how do I plan on making this year a year to remember? Better? Unique? I think the big focus on this year needs to be mindset. Not letting our crappy government and biased media suck the joy out of life and instill fear in us. Being thankful for what I have and being blessed to live the lifestyle that I do. I mean, I am writing a blog post on a nice computer, where I live in my own home, and have my own electricity and internet and food in my fridge. Others in the world have it worse. Having a mindset of thankfulness and diligence is important. Keeping faith and searching for truth are the staples of the year. Using my camera and capturing this year through my lenses could be a great aspect as well. Be on the lookout readers for more posts with pictures! Staying consistent in my health and finances. Jeeze, just everything I have talked about!
Finally, not letting my fear of failure and stress of the outside world push me from my goals. I can do this. We can do this. Whether you believe in God, good vibes, or in yourself, we will have a better year that we have had. It is only up to us readers. So, will you try with me?
My journey continues,
Kaycee
Live Metanoia 
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