Road (Photo credit: Moyan_Brenn)
In yesterday’s post, I focused on my bucket list. A few days before that, I posted an article about my goals for the new year. Now I’d like to focus on things I’ve already done.
Ambition is great, but sometimes you’ve got to focus on how far you’ve already come, the road you’ve left behind. Here are some of the highlights from my 26 years (in no particular order):
- Done a photoshoot with a band
Yup, I took this 🙂 The band’s name is JPT (short for Just Passing Thru)
- Met two of my fav bands – Coheed & Cambria and RED
Me and Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria
Me and the guys of RED
- Learned to shoot a gun
- Mastered the xbox 360 controllers (There was a lot of time spent either looking at the ceiling or my character’s butt, but I eventually got the hang of it)
- Became the first person in my family to get a Master’s degree
- Participated in a dildo relay race (Rocky Horror Picture Show. ‘Nuff said.)
- Moved out on my own
- Had my first poem published
- Survived high school
- Found the man I want to spend the rest of my life with (He’ll deny it, but he’s the absolute bestest 🙂 )
- Visited 10 states
- Led poetry workshops and talks at two high schools and a senior citizen center
- Made my own pasta from scratch
- Dressed up for a convention (several times!)
Me as Rocker Nana from the anime, Nana. This costume was made mostly by a friend of mine and she kindly let me wear it.
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Me as Trinity saying “Dodge This” to one of my friends.
- Made a costume that I’m proud of, most of which I made by myself
Me as Patti from the anime, Souleater. I made the hat, tie, and shirt.
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The actual Patti
- Pumped my own gas
- Read my work at several open mic nights
- Taught at the college level
- Started a freelance way of life
I’m pretty excited about that last one. This year should prove interesting since I’m going to be freelancing full time. It’ll definitely be a ride! But that’s what life is about, right?
What are some things you’ve accomplished that you are proud of?
