Matthew Thiessen once wrote that he struggled with forward motion, and that spoke to my soul. Is that surprising for a self-proclaimed waiter of life? But here’s the thing: while I have, again, not been keeping up with this blog as originally intended, you know what I have been doing? LIVING.

Yes, I, Chelseainwaiting, have been… not waiting at all, actually. I’m saving the details for my book, but while the world has been falling apart, I’ve been getting my life together. Drastic changes have led to drastic results. For example, I went from accepted spinster to making a home with my boyfriend of almost a year, from hating my job to not only finding a new one, but launching my own business on the side (early stages, but I’ve filed the LLC!). It’s been a whirlwind, and I have a lot to unpack – figuratively and literally, I moved 1.5 months ago into a smaller space. The downsizing is real!

So here are my new goals.

First of all, WRITING. It’s my passion, it comes naturally, and I’m always happier doing it. This blog is a priority.
Personal growth via downsizing my stuff. I have waaay too much of everything – clothes, books, makeup, personal care – use it and lose it is the name of the game.
Professional growth – get a day job writing, get a side job writing. Launch YouTube channel(s). Write the book I told my doctor I would write.
Advance the fitness trek. Keep pushing in the gym, don’t get sidetracked by shiny, unhealthy-for-you things. Get to that healthy goal weight.
Financial independence. Know where your money is going and get it under control – be strict with self!

I’ve truly never had a more positive outlook. I usually build all these ideas in my mind, then fence myself in with my own fear. What if it all goes wrong? Having a strategic mind can be a blessing in the right context, but can be oh so devastating if allowed to roam free. I guess I’m finally sick of the insanity cycle, because I’m pivoting and leaping into action without thinking too much about a safety net.

Here’s to the risk takers – thanks for waiting with me.

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