Goals for the remaining days of 2011

At the begining of the year I told myself that 2011 was going to be the year for me! To be honest, what I meant by that was that I would find this perfect man, to sweep me off my feet, fall in love and get married. But suddenly, I realize its mid-August and I am standing here, scratching my head and saying to myself, this guy must be lost...

So, I decided that I should not put all my focus and energy thinking about this unrealistic fantasy that may never happen. But what I CAN do is spend my days working on myself and taking steps that make ME a better person. Something that is real and attainable. So I decided to set ten short term goals for myself to attain by the end of the year. New years eve, we can reevaluate the progress I have made. Doing these things will bring 2011 must closer to the year of Lorena!

1. Do a headstand or handstand in yoga, I always am too scared to try...need to let-go of that fear and just do it.

2. Complete a half marathon (October 2011)...have done this before..can/will do it again!

3. Book events at work ...wherever that may be, not writing it on here :)

4. Take a class of some sort; painting, photography, new language, piano, at least one of the above! Challenge is to find the time, but the rewards are so worth it.

5. Read 7 new books between now and December...time to hit up Barnes and Noble!

6. Take a weekend get-away alone...to totally veg out and disconnect! I have never done this, but think I may want to try it?

7. Find an apartment/home to live in...in Los Angeles, which has proven to be quite the challenge...My taste and budget are not very good friends.

8. Make 1 new, good girlfriend in LA..its harder than you think...

9. Spend more quality time with my sisters, this should be easy!

10. Use my weekends wisely....more relaxing, hiking, biking, museums, reading...less bars, clubs, etc...

And I will begin by signing up for my 1/2 marathon! What are your goals for the rest of the year?

Lorena Alexandria

2011 Goals

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As the year is coming to an end, I have begun to think about my goals for next year. 2010 had its ups and its downs, but I have REALLy high hopes for 2011. Its going to be a year of change, a year of adventure and a year of international travel (Already have two trips planned). Here are some goals that I hope to accomplish in the New Year:



1. MOVE-While I LOVE living in Austin. I think that my time in Austin is sadly coming to an end. I plan on moving back to California, although to which city, that will have to be deteremined in the near future.



2. Graduate with my Master's Degree from UT! I am almost there. Next semester is the last stretch! Stay tuned for the fabulous graduation celebration that will be taking place.



3. Take a photography class-This has been on my list for quite some time now. However, with work, school and wedding planning, I have not been able to focus on doing this.



4. Fall in love.......:)



5. Travel Internationally: This one is a must for me EVERY year. I truly don't understand people who have the means to travel yet do not make an effort to ever leave the country. I am planning a trip for spring break, and August 2011 is set for Bali, New Zealand and Australia!



6. Get a New Job: While I love my job here in Austin, if I move, I can't exactly commute to work from California each day...soooo...Gonna have to find a new workplace..bittersweet.



7. Continue to improve my Spanish. This is a must. Once I master that, Time to learn Italian..maybe that will be for 2012.



8. Do another Triathlon. I am thinking Danskin May 2011 in Austin.



9. Ride across America. I REALLY want to do this. Although depending on summer school, this may have to wait until Summer 12'.



10. Learn how to meditate.

I look forward to checking in next year to see how I have progressed in these goals!

What are your goals for the new year?

Off for my long weekend run

I am doing the San Antonio Rock N' Roll Half Marathon in three weeks. So, today means an 8 mile run for me. Yikes! This is my second half marathon but I do not have fond memories of my longer distance runs...Wish me luck!