Being a better person. The biggest flaw I dislike about myself is projecting a pesimistic view. Whenever W or anyone for that matter would ask my opinion of an idea, even if I thought it was a great idea, I would try to let them know what might go wrong with it. I'm trying to lose that part of conversation with others and give more encouragement. It was just a terrible habit. I didn't even notice I would do it.
I've been doing good with that. I have caught myself and I am in the process of making a new habit of pointing out the upside.
Perhaps my most important goal is to be happy again. You know, truly happy. I'm doing fine. But still not myself. It's been almost 6 months on this ride, and while I'm doing better... alot better, I long to be carefree again.
I have made a new 5 yr plan for myself, along with a new budget that sets aside quite a bit for savings. Both investment and building back up accessable money for those curveballs life throws ya.
So Gritter, how long is this journey? What do I have to look forward to? Where should I focus my attention now? Any suggestions?
Oh, and what happened with you and your wife? I read the early part of your story but got to a point where you let go of the rope and then couldn't find what happened next. Maybe you moved out of newcomers.
