I'm a grown ass woman now.
Its not that I'm too old to accomplish anything anymore, its just that I thought I would have accomplished more. Life isn't for the happening anymore, it is for the taking.
That in mind, these are the things I want to achieve this year.
1. Run a marathon --
I signed up for the San Diego Rock and Roll marathon. I am not pumped up at the prospect of running a marathon, I'm excited for the ability to run marathons. Races are fun and they are the most intense way to experience new places. I think it would be so much fun to travel all over the world and run thier marathons. I don't care about winning or time, I want to see the world with running.
2. Go Gluten Free --
I know I am sensitive to gluten. I never took my health and energy seriously enough to succumb to the peer pressure of rejecting pasta and pizza, but enough is enough. I need to start taking myself seriously and take the plunge. No more gluten.
3. Take the GRE (again)--
I took it before and I wasn't very happy with my performance. I don't want to put myself out there with this crappy GRE score because I know I can do better. I am discouraged about the whole prospect of going back to grad school but I sincerely want to do it. I want to do it even if it doesn't make me more money in the long run. I want to do it even if it costs 200 thousand dollars. I just don't care about the money. It takes a lot of work to make a difference in this world, even the smallest amount. It takes a lot of knowledge and energy to make a difference. I think if I go back to school it will get me that much closer to realizing my life's work.
4. Take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
This is a take me seriously measure. I am female in a male dominated industry and I don't exude confidence if you catch my drift. I want people to take me seriously. I also can't stand this test beating me. It terrifies me to take this test and feel the defeat and rejection associated with failing something. As long as I shrink away from this test, I honestly can't feel like I can accomplish anything.
5. Obtain a business card that says engineer on it!
I want to be a card carrying engineer. I am proud of what I do and how hard I work. Is it so much to ask?