Golden

So yesterday we had a “Golden Party” at the house. At this party a group of ladies got together and talked about what inspires us, risks we’ve taken, and our goals for the future. We wrote in our journals, made vision boards, and fellowshipped over food and drink.

Now, I will admit I was a little skeptical at first. Though I love to blog I don’t really like journaling. The thought of the vision board was really unnerving to me seeing as though I’m not completely sure of my goals. Plus, I feel since I’m a teacher I’m expected to be super creative. I’m not. My job forces growth in this area but this is something I have to work at; it in no means comes naturally to me. So I usually don’t like activities as such. I was however extremely excited about being in the company of positive progressive women so I kept an opened mind.

The first activity, lunch, went well of course lol. The next activity was to answer a set of questions in our journals. They were question to be discussed later so it wasn’t actually like a journal entry it was more like taking notes so you’ll know what to say. So far so good.  Next activity, make a web of your goals (crickets). Alright friends, this is where it starts to get a little tricky. The rules were to make circle. Then in the middle of the circle write a goal for example, home. Then draw and arrow outside of the circle and add details. For example, brick, three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floor. (Sigh) see here’s the problem I’m not that detailed at all. I know I want a house. But do I know what the house looks like? Not at all. So now the party is getting a little frustrating but I’m a team player so I push through. My circle goes something like this.     

Move - MD

New Job- New location

PHD- UMD

House - my own

Swimsuit- bikini

Travel- Int'l

                                         

Not a lot of details I know L but that’s all I got right now so…. Anyhow so the next activity is to make the vision boards. Now I’m really stressed out because how am I going to find pictures of these things?? And you want me to make them look pretty on a board?? I really don’t see this happening but hey, it’s worth a shot. So I’m looking through these magazines and I got nothing! This is where the teacher in me comes out. I can make things work with limited resources; that I am definitely good at! So I made my board and I love it!

I really had a great time with all the ladies. I loved talking about making risks. I loved thinking about what has inspired me thus far. And most of all I loved thinking about my goals. Though my goals are still not completely defined I have them written out all pretty on my beautiful board. Thanks ladies!