Well, here we are at the beginning of another month. I’m sitting down with my planner, notebooks, worksheets, and being midful to stay optimistic about the month ahead. There are some big things on the horizon for me. I’m trying to pull myself out of a major depression that seems to have settled on me in the last couple of months. (This is an ongoing battle for me.) Trying to keep my focus on where I’m headed, and the progress I have made.
Recap:
I did get the framework set up for the companion YouTube Channel for this blog. There aren’t any videos yet. I am working on finding a way to film so that I can get content up. Definitely meant to be part personal vlog and part curated content. So feel free to pre-subscribe so you’ll get notified when the first video comes up this month.
I also got the design work done for promotional materials that will be part of my booth at the Tyler Paranormal Convention in April. I’m very excited about that event. Frankly, any event that gets me out of the house and among people again is exciting after all the time in lockdown. It isn’t like I had an exciting social-life before this began. However, I am attributing some of this depression and anxiety to the fact that what little social interaction I had outside my immediate family has been halted for way too long. For goodness sake, I’ve resorted to trying EHarmony at this point (which is a great fail that I will discuss in a later post). So, yes, I am looking forward to having the ability to get out and meet people again on a more regular basis. Anyway, all that’s left is to place the orders for the new signage, promotional merchandise, and some new business cards.
Carry over items from the February list will be to continue working on the revisions for the new book. I am thinking that I’m about to call it ready for the editors. I’m excited about this series. It feels much more naturally dramatic and relatable to me. I hope that you readers feel the same way once it is out there in the great wide world.
March Goals:
- Finish the revisions on the new book project.
- Hit the coffee house more often for a work session!
- Start the outline for book two.
- Hire an artist to work with for creating the logo/art and cover art for this series.
- Get myself registered for nail tech school (attending this fall so I can get my certification and license).
- Get the promotional materials and product inventory ordered for in-person events.
- Get the inventory done and topped off in time for Paracon!
- Get to filming for the Make Mine Bold YouTube Channel and start posting video content.
- Plan a writer’s retreat weekend away somewhere pretty and inspiring (preferably with a pool).
Yes, those goals include a “side-hustle” plan. But, with Texas opening back up and all the restrictions being lifted on masks and isolation, it is time to start thinking outside the box again and looking at more events for the books. It’s also time to think about just getting out more in general. I’m glad that I have found a local spot to take my laptop and set up for a change of scenery. Local coffee houses are always good things. I think the one I’ve found in Gilmer is fun and quirky. While I always have the option of a more hipster experience by going into Longview as well. Something a bit more sophisticated is still eluding me though. Starbucks just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. I prefer local shops to big franchises these days. And yes, atmosphere plays a big part in my choices of where to spend my time out of the house.
On a more personal note, I have to get more focused on wellness this month. The battling with depression has been going on for months but, has become more difficult to push through in the last few weeks. Since the lockdowns put me out of a regular job, I’ve had no insurance to be able to go to the doctor for anything. As someone who was on maintenance medications for diabetes (among other things), this has been a problem when the refills ran out. But, I have a doctor’s appointment to try and set things back in order this week. Cash prices for everything means that it is going to be expensive but, it has to happen. Just like I also need to make an appointment for Pip to get his annual physical and shots. As I told him if I have to go and be poked and prodded, so does he.
Okay, it is time to get to work on things but, more coming this week for the blog! I know I skipped over a week, and I’m trying to be more consistent.
Tell me what your biggest goal for this month is in the comments! Let’s try to cheer one another on this month. Lord knows we can all use some support at times.
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