“Celebrate your achievements and your plans.” Anonymous, found on the wall of St. Pauls Cathedral, 1627.
I saw this little piece of wisdom on the wall of a laundry room in my parents apartment. I am a forward thinking man, who relishes goals, syllabi, itineraries and strategy. This has often served me well, but it can also make me feel miserable. Occasionally, a friend, counselor or anonymous Catholic wise man will remind me of what I have, by God’s grace, accomplished.
Here’s a few cool things that happened this year:
1. Finished strong at my old job. Before leaving my job in San Antonio, I did my best to complete my tasks and hand them off to others. Only those I left behind can say how well I did, but I tried my best to finish strong.
2. Read over 20 books. Best I can tell from my Shelfari. It’s a ways from the my goal of 40 book in 2010, but it’s not too shabby for an ADHD type like me.
3. Survived Seven Months of Unemployment. Not an achievement I would have have chosen. This made for a rough year, but also forced me to learn some healthy habits, do some introspection and pray a lot more. I’m still underemployed and need prayers, but it’s a step.
4. Traveled the World. The absolute best thing to do when you’re young, single and unemployed. Somehow, when I couldn’t get a job, God worked through many of you to raise $7,000 and send me to serve missionaries around the world.
5. Ran a Half Marathon. I’m now training for a full in February.
6. Got Rejected. Rejection is absolute proof of one thing: you tried. So, for every automated “thanks but no thanks” email from faceless HR divisions and some pretty ladies, I can at least say I tried.
7. Started a New Life in Austin. God has surrounded me with new friends, a cool job, great music, chill coffee shops, pretty running trails, inspiring Church leaders and even a family in ATX. I’m so glad to be back.
Thank you, Lord, for such a productive year!
Leave a note sharing what have you achieved in 2009, and look out for my plans for 2010.
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