Hello 2018, Goodbye 2017!

Au Revoir 2017! Goodbye…

2017 was a year of change, adventure and fun. It was a year of personal rediscovery and growth.  Here is a list of 17 accomplishments of 2017.

1. We adopted our beloved giant English Cream golden retriever puppy Elvis.
2. I said “Goodbye!” to my 22 year career in the newspaper industry.
3. My mom, son, granddaughter and I went on an adventure across six states.
4. We visited several National Parks and Monuments: The Pinnacles, The Grand Canyon, The Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Grand Staircase Escalante Monument, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, and Yosemite.
5. I switched to non alcoholic beverages. I quit drinking for better health and to be a better role model.
6. We sold our camper; and purchased a motor home.
7. I started a travel blog on wordpress.
8. We purchased annual passes to Disneyland and had many cherished adventures.
9. We lost our beloved Nana.
10. We went on endless road trips, exploring new and favorite places.
11. We made new friends, and spent quality time with family and friends.
12. We hosted a stop on the Sacramento Ohana Crawl.
13. I failed; I applied for a franchise and was approved financially but denied because they were over saturated with franchisee owners.
14. I was disappointed; I wanted to open a business in my home as we live in historic downtown Sacramento, home of the state capital and the Sacramento Kings, and I was turned down because our home is not zoned commercially, even though we are surrounded by businesses.
15. I was faithful to God, listened to his Calling; and grew my family at International Christian Center.
16. I drove for Uber and Lift.
17. I enjoyed and experienced a full 7 months of being a stay at home mom and travel blogger.

Crushing 18 goals in 2018

Here is my list of 18 goals to be accomplished in 2018! Aim high. 

1. Listen and follow God.
2. Become a millionaire x2.
3. Find a new career path or open a business.
4. Spend quality time with friends and family.
5. Teach Rebekah to sleep independently.
6. Train my golden retriever Elvis.
7. Finish my degree.
8. Become more involved in my church International Christian Center.
9. Take a beach vacation with my mom.
10. Take an ATV trip with my inlaws.
11. Create a revenue stream off my passion of traveling.
12. Travel through Canada in my RV.
13. Organize my office. Permanently.
14. Become an expert at a new computer skill; Learn a new program.
15. Travel abroad, exploring another continent.
16. Buy a class A RV; sell my current motor home.
17. Get rid of my double chin.  I said it, this things got to go.
18. Hike, Bike and Kayak more.