101 Goals in 1001 Days

I got a roommate recently, Colette. She's pretty much awesome. She introduced me to a website called "Day Zero Project." On the website, you can create and track a list of goals. The most popular list on the site is called 101 Goals in 1001 Days. She's been working on her goals and I was inspired to start my own list of goals to accomplish.  You can see my complete list here.

One of my goals is to complete a 365 day photo challenge. I'm going to start tomorrow, on my 27th birthday. That will be Day 1. My 28th birthday will be Day 365. I wonder what will be seen through my lens as I start this project? Will the world look different to me at the end of the year? What changes will occur over the next 365 days?

I've been amazed at how much has changed in the last 365 days. I awakened to a realization that my marriage needed to end - and end it did. I've experienced joy, freedom, and relief. I've also experienced depression, loneliness, and hopelessness.

I've made new friends that have taught me so much about relationships and acceptance. I've drawn closer to my family. I've found a new independence and confidence that I didn't know I could achieve. I've gotten a new job that I love. I've seen new places and experienced new things.

Starting the 101 Goals in 1001 Days is just another way to explore myself, my interests, and to push myself to be the person I want to be. I think about my goals and it changes how I approach each day. I feel a purpose and a drive to accomplish more, see more, experience more, and be more than I am currently. It is very exciting.

So starting tomorrow, I'll share one photo a day with a short description of why I took it. I'll also try to keep this blog updated with my thoughts and adventures on other posts.