LNL -
I think your focus on your goals sounds great.

Now, I know one of my failings is setting big goals and then not actually accomplishing them because I don't break them down into little, doable steps. I find when I use this technique, I am far more successful. So, with that in mind, let's take a second look at those goals:

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Be fluent in local language
So - how will you accomplish this? Join a class, set up a homestudy program, use a computer program, hire a tutor, barter something for private lessons? What's the first step?
Be economically independent and comfortable
Okay, that's a big one. And one that may require some thinking outside the box. Things to consider are:
- getting a raise (in your case, that would mean raising your lesson fees)
- getting a new job
- getting an additional part-time job(is there a market there for dog-walking or weekend babysitting - activities you could include your D in?)
- start a business - are there local items you could sell on E-bay at a profit?
- get a roommate to share expenses
- cut your expenses so you can live on less income
Get my two projects out in the light of day and earning me some money
What's the first step here?
Get house sorted and not still with that 'just moved in' look!
Have you been to the Flylady website yet?
Get my driving license sorted out and get a car later this year. (My license is from another country and I haven't driven much since I passed my test twelve years ago)
Do you have a friend who will take you out driving? What paperwork do you need to sort out your license? Set an appointment to take care of this.
Reach target weight (in fact I have put on a little weight these past two weeks with uncontrolled eating, in front of this computer )
Oh, yeah, tell me about this one What has worked for you in the past? How are you going to increase your exercise? Have you ever tried weight training?




Hope you had a lovely hike today. This guy must be really interested if he keeps pursuing - what's he like?

Ellie