In part one 1 I began the discussion on the importance of taking note of your accomplishments and note of your goals to compare the two. This keeps one grounded on the road through life and aware that even small things are meant to be celebrated. Small things can be profound, and even our mistakes can mean we earned something. At the end of the day, the morsels from our achievements are sustenance to carry on, to be better, to be stronger, to carry on. While the journey may be rough, the goals are worth it.

• I graduated High School
• I graduated from my Undergraduate program with a double major
• I graduated from my Master’s program
• I moved out of my childhood home and have not gone back
• I financially support myself and help with my family expenses
• I am happily married with a great husband and step-child
• I have a job moving into a real career
• I have a roof over my head
• I have a newer car
• I have plenty to eat
• I have a fantastic circle of friends that love and support me
• I have hosted a radio show
• I have been published in a newspaper
• I have survived the loss of loved ones
• I have been to Paris
• I have been to London
• I have been to Rome
• I have been to Florence
• I have been to Edinburgh
• I have had champagne in Champagne
• I have cried at the Isle of Skye’s beauty
• I have cried at the rolling hills of Ireland and their beauty
• I have recovered from illness
• I have danced on a table
• I have held management positions
• I have made positive changes to companies and organizations I work for
• I have over 130 subscribers to my blog
• I have made friends at every stage of my life
• I have hiked all day
• I have traveled to 13 different countries in two continents
• I had a beautiful wedding
• I made my wedding dress
• I have photographed beautiful weddings
• I have been to a beer festival
• I have worn crazy outfits in public
• I have loved deeply
• I have had my heart broken
• I have eaten exotic food
• I have danced at a Burn’s Night
• I have been to countless concerts
• I own my own business
• I create art
• I have sold art
• I have tattoos
• I have tried different piercings
• I have made mistakes
• I have left things that don’t serve me
• I have abandoned abuse for instability
• I have found peace in therapy and support
• I have an innovative eye
• I inspire others to see the world
• I have started to write books
• I have shared my stories with others
• I have delivered a eulogy to a crowd of people
• I have shared pitches with my bosses
• I am learning not to fear authority
• I am learning new skills at my job
• I am challenging myself each new year
• I am a Girl Scout Troop Leader
• I make art for those I love
• I have a growing blog
• I can read and write
• I have read more books than I remember
• I have worked since I was 17
• I have worked to pay for my travels
• I have traveled three times by myself to Europe
• I did a study abroad program in Italy
• I have cried at the Mona Lisa
• I have made countless costumes for myself and others
• I exercise 2-4 times a week
• I have shared a love of history with children
• I have acted in pays
• I have adopted a pet that was homeless
• I have been on a cruise
• I have been to an all-inclusive resort
• I have taken an airplane multiple places
• I have taken a train multiple places
• I have taken ferries to cross oceans
• I have taken children on daily and travel adventures
• I have witnessed nature’s unparalleled beauty.
• I have woken up to bagpipes playing in Scotland
• I have had my makeup and hair done professionally
• I have had my nails done professionally
• I have helped build homes
• I have laughed so hard I have cried
• I have survived being very ill
• I have sang and drank with friendly Germans
• I have danced and celebrated with happy Scots
• I have been soaking wet due to bad travel planning
• I have carried too much luggage
• I have had flight delays
• I am paying off my student loans

Part 3

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