The Year That Was

We have one month left of 2014 however, I'm going to do my wrap up of the year plan now. This year my plan vs reality were certainly not aligned, however I feel they were parallel as I have worked on many things that I didn't plan on spending time on but obviously desperately needed my attention.

Plan Less –
I have managed to nail this one. And in doing so I've found myself in new places, doing new things. Though, I think I’d like a little more structure in my 2015. I don’t think I could survive a lifetime with as limited planning as I've allowed myself this year.

Live More –
This one is very much a personal goal and one that I'm getting better at.

Finish The Shadow Order –
This manuscript is one place I need a little more structure. I've been avoiding coming back to this one as I haven’t found that one thing that it’s missing to take it to the next level. I know there’s something. Until I find it in my head or during my research travels, I’ll stay away.

Finish Dead Man’s Dance #2 –
FAIL! I haven’t neglected this manuscript entirely as I've written a few new chapters. Ultimately my restructuring of the series is limiting my desire to write more on this novel until I have Buried Alive in alignment with my overall vision.

Improve Buried Alive –
I've pulled Buried Alive apart, glued pieces of its flesh into new places and stitched some fancy cyborg skin into the crevices. The manuscript isn't ready for anyone else’s eyes at this stage but as each new piece knits to the old, I'm feeling better and better about holding back with this one.

Earn That Contract –
By critically analysing my work more thoroughly I feel I'm working more toward this goal than I ever was submitting multiple manuscripts a year.

Get my motorcycle licence –
This goal I'm transferring to 2015. I have a plan here. All will be revealed in due time.

Invest in me –
This is where I've spent majority of my time in 2014. I've grown a lot both personally and professionally this year. I'm working towards some big things in both spaces and am looking forward to what 2015 will bring.

Mad <3
Alysha