Sunday Reflection

Thoughts about the preceding week.

1. What did I learn last week? Taking a break from writing helps with writer’s block.   I’ve been able to work through a few ideas in my head.  There’s nothing that’s cohesive enough to type out, but at least there’s something there, and I’m beginning to feel motivated again.  Also flour + water + air + time = sourdough.
2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week? Getting through the week.
   
3. Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why? Talking to my brother on Friday.  I found out  one nephew snuck off and got married before going back to North Carolina.  He also sustained some serious injuries in a parachute jump. The other nephew is coming home for a short leave next week before getting sent over to Iraq.
   
4. What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week? Try writing.
5. What can I do right now to make the week less stressful? Sleep more and write what I want to, when I want to.
   
6. What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week? My temper and disdain for hypocrisy.
   
7. What was last week’s biggest time sink? Getting Aya ready for school- I was almost late for work every day last week.
   
8. Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped? Yeah, but I can’t drop it.
9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done? I didn’t go to the gym at all last week.
   
10. What opportunities are still on the table? What does this question mean, anyway?
    
11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to? My dad, still.
    
12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘Thank you’? SURPRISE! My twin, once again.
13. How can I help someone else this coming week? Hugs.
14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 years? 1) Pay off ALL my bills. 2) Get down to a size 6. 3) Finish writing a story – any story.
15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals. Yes, No, and Yes.
16. What’s the next step for each goal? 1) Keep doing what I’m doing now. 2) More exercise. 3) Character journal entries, and maybe blog less.
    
17. What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week? Playing LotRO.
18. What are my fears? Unpredictable abdominal pain.
19. What am I most grateful for? Aya and my twin.
20. If I knew I only had one week to live, who would I spend my time with? My daughter.