This year has been a little tougher than years past to set intentions for the New Year. Usually I have a myriad of goals and this year I feel like surviving is hard enough. I have slowed down considerably and normally that would stress me out however, a more controlled pace has become appealing. To quote, Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd "Be something you love and understand". A simple life is not something I ever wanted but as I have lived quite a storied life already, simplicity doesn't look all that bad anymore. I have spread myself thin and tried to maintain many relationships and have learned, as I usually do -the hard way - that quality is better than quantity.  I have been let down and I am guilty of letting others down. I have gotten to a point where I do not trifle with competing with anyone in regards to anything. These goals are mine alone. I set them for myself and to reflect back on each year to see what was accomplished. I do not post here to brag or challenge anyone to be better than me. You do you boo. I welcome anyone who has similar goals to reach out, collaborate, cheer each other on or just share our experience.

• #1 thing I want to do is Falconry. My friend Lori suggested it a few years back and I really want to make it happen.
• I have been dying to take some wilderness survival workshops at Medicine Bow. I really want to take the foraging and animal tracking classes from the Native Americans.
• Candle making is on my list for this year.
•  Plan an epic graduation vacation for my son. Where he wants to go was not on my radar but after doing research I am kind of stoked to make it happen for him. Hint - passport required!
•  I want to get back into my kayak! Lake Jocasee and George L Smith will happen this year, even if solo.
• I am going to continue reading instead of scrolling. My goals is to have read every single book on my bookshelves that I have not read yet so I don't feel guilty every time I go to the library or download from Audible.

There are the standards, drink more water, less wine and walk more. yadda yadda... Guess we shall see where the new year takes me.