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I mean, don't get me wrong... we may go the route of small gifts (I love a good book). But typically, we like to go somewhere and\/or do something together. And whenever we go somewhere, whether it's a full-out vacation or just a day trip, we like to buy a souvenir to commemorate our experience. Instead of picking out tees that get shoved in a drawer and never worn, or shot glasses that take up space, or gaudy knick-knacks. Instead, we go the route of cheap, small, and convenient... magnets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI talk more about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/02\/our-travel-tradition-collection.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour magnet collecting tradition in this post\u003C\/a\u003E, and I share more about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/01\/four-places-we-experienced-together-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe magnets we collected in 2018 here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 2019, we took two trips - New York and Helen, Georgia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jk6pnpp1mq0\/Xk32CyDjx7I\/AAAAAAAAVpM\/eme8KfgDCeA9i4gdCZLDo7HB-uznBNlrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_300d.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jk6pnpp1mq0\/Xk32CyDjx7I\/AAAAAAAAVpM\/eme8KfgDCeA9i4gdCZLDo7HB-uznBNlrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_300d.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/07\/a-first-timers-weekend-in-new-york-city.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew York\u003C\/a\u003E | June 2019\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a birthday\/graduation celebration, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/07\/a-first-timers-weekend-in-new-york-city.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe went to New York\u003C\/a\u003E. We stayed in Queens with family, and took some time to visit to Manhattan. It was incredibly exciting for me because it was my first trip to the NYC. I definitely want to go back because a weekend just wasn't enough to even touch the surface of everything to do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfcrfUasmG0\/Xk322dHci_I\/AAAAAAAAVpk\/5pbNNeEBtsoRG3JTuGXwUyeYD7nmMV1kACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_3007.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfcrfUasmG0\/Xk322dHci_I\/AAAAAAAAVpk\/5pbNNeEBtsoRG3JTuGXwUyeYD7nmMV1kACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_3007.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EHelen, GA | September 2019\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn September, as an anniversary trip and to attend a friend's wedding, we took a trip to Helen. It was a fun way to spend time together and also celebrate a friend. It was incredibly low-key for us, and we enjoyed spending some beautiful time in nature. I loved that we got to take a hike up to Anna Ruby Falls (for the second time), which we really enjoyed (and got in some great physical activity).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIn the spring, I also took \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/04\/48-hours-in-mobile-alabama.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea trip to Mobile, Alabama\u003C\/a\u003E. But there was no magnet involved, as I went with a friend for a conference.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETell me about your travel traditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis post is in collaboration with the #LoveBlog2020 link-up. 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There are the challenges that we each have that are involuntary. For example, having diabetes is something of a challenge for me and my lifestyle. These are the things we have to work around and work hard to overcome or adjust to. We all have these types of challenges, and they may stem from different aspects of our lives or identity. The lack of those challenges in those areas are privilege. I could go much, much deeper into unique challenges and privileges and how we each may have some of both. Instead, I want to focus this post on voluntary challenges, or goals, that we set for ourselves and strive to meet or surpass.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor example, every few years I set a list of goals called the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/05\/101-in-1001-round-two.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E101 in 1001\u003C\/a\u003E - 101 different goals I hope to tackle in 1001 days (about 2.75 years). I'm currently on my second round of 101 in 1001, and maybe progress regularly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWithin that big goal list, are smaller challenges (or goals) that set. Chances are I may not accomplish every single item on my list, but I am striving to tackle each challenge so I can gain experiences, skills, and bits of happiness from each thing I accomplish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI also set two reading challenges each year - typically the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2019\/11\/popsugars-2020-reading-challenge.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPopSugar Reading Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E, which pushes me to read outside of my comfort zone, and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/kaylakedavra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodreads Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E, which is a set number of books I hope to read in the year and I have the opportunity to meet that goal in a way that best suits my needs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor me, the challenges I set for myself are like to-do lists that help me strive towards bigger goals a little bit at a time. And while that may not work for everyone (for example, many people prefer to be more spontaneous and go with the flow), I need a bit of structure to help move me towards new things. It helps me feel prepared and organized, and quite a bit less anxious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo how to stay on top of these challenges, while not overwhelming myself, and actually making progress towards my goals?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI create a post of the challenge on my blog, and I share it often.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E It helps me keep myself accountable, but can also sometimes help me make progress. For example, book publicists have reached out to me to review books that may meet certain prompts. I've always been gifted complimentary experiences or items that help me work towards my 101 in 1001 goals. Most recently I was able to visit and experience a salt room, which was really cool. Obviously, the receiving complimentary perks isn't something everyone will have access to, and as a small blogger I don't see this incredibly often for myself, but it definitely helps. I also often share on my Instagram and social channels. My IG highlights have become a place I've started keeping track of some 101 in 1001 tasks when I make progress or complete the goal, and I also share my reading challenge info in my highlights.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI keep a copy of goal lists in a Note on my phone.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E I tried using a physical notebook in the past to keep track of the goals, but I found I wasn't actually utilizing it. So I tend to copy and paste the blog posts in a Note, where I can strikethrough items I've completed, literally at any given time because it's in the palm of my hand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI review my goal lists regularly.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E Because they're in a Note on my phone, I can pull them up whenever to see if I've completed one without realizing it, or I can review the goals to see if there's something I have an opportunity to complete. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI really enjoy seeing my personal goals as challenges. It speaks to the part of me that in competitive, and though I'm not competing against anyone, I'm working to make myself \"better\" or more experienced than I was the day, or week, or month before. It's a friendly competition with myself, which surprisingly works wonders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat tricks do you use to push yourself towards meeting goals?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis post is in collaboration with the #LoveBlog2020 link-up. Today's post is co-hosted by Brita from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bellebrita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBelle Brita\u003C\/a\u003E, Charlene from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.enduringallthings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEnduring All Things\u003C\/a\u003E, and myself. Please visit my co-hosts and link-up below. You can find \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bellebrita.com\/2020\/01\/2020-love-blog-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe prompts for the entire month here\u003C\/a\u003E.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZINSu-qhi54\/Xjd4O0nymxI\/AAAAAAAAVJQ\/lgDu7lsRticeyaP6dT2a5l909fC48SJWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/brita.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1062\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZINSu-qhi54\/Xjd4O0nymxI\/AAAAAAAAVJQ\/lgDu7lsRticeyaP6dT2a5l909fC48SJWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/brita.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFind Brita here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bellebrita\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/belle-brita-12567695\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBloglovin'\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrita Long is the pink and sparkly personality behind the Christian feminist lifestyle blog, Belle Brita. On her blog and social media, you'll discover more than authentic storytelling--she's brutally honest about pursuing a fulfilling and joyful life even with Crohn's Disease and depression.      \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Rd91ooG4Y4\/Xjd8DN_aDiI\/AAAAAAAAVJg\/MEk-AauOibwc6JSTt8XWItjIPQy5HVOEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/charlene.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Rd91ooG4Y4\/Xjd8DN_aDiI\/AAAAAAAAVJg\/MEk-AauOibwc6JSTt8XWItjIPQy5HVOEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/charlene.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFind Charlene here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharleneMaugeri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/CharleneMaugeri\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/CharleneMaugeri\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EnduringAllThings\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECharlene is a 30 year old wife and fur-mama living in Portland, Oregon. She's a follower of Christ, watcher of SciFi, reader of fantasy, singer of show tunes, and lover of her husband! She uses her blog, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.enduringallthings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEnduring All Things\u003C\/a\u003E, to help couples build a marriage that will endure whatever comes their way.   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJoin the link-up!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C!-- start InLinkz script --\u003E    \u003Cdiv class=\"InLinkzContainer\" id=\"823209\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inlinkz.com\/new\/view.php?id=823209\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"click to view in an external page.\"\u003EAn InLinkz Link-up\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/708677811414419073\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/02\/how-to-set-challenges-for-yourself-to.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/708677811414419073"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/708677811414419073"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/02\/how-to-set-challenges-for-yourself-to.html","title":"How to Set Challenges for Yourself to Accomplish Your Goals"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8-dOQSwECY\/XkrrEQhp6cI\/AAAAAAAAVSQ\/bhGBh2GAGJMy_QIElBSZme_-88nf495gQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/more.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-8007093390013006517"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-11T06:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-11T06:00:11.259-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"books \u0026 reading"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"linkups"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lists \u0026 guides"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"11 Bookstagrammers You Should Follow Right Now!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cJd92bB6yws\/XkIRnfkoLWI\/AAAAAAAAVLs\/nNDNUlKbZe8td341gK80ilZFHnmPa6JyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6b.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cJd92bB6yws\/XkIRnfkoLWI\/AAAAAAAAVLs\/nNDNUlKbZe8td341gK80ilZFHnmPa6JyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6b.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESocial media is what you make of it. For some, it's a horrible place for comparison and bullying. And while I sometimes get sucked into the worse of it, and let some of that horribleness seep under my skin, I mostly try to keep my social a place that makes me happy - a place that brings me joy. So today, I want to share a little nugget of my world and share my favorite bookstagrammers (Instagram book accounts). In no particular order:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartisangeek\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etheartisangeek\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESeji is pretty much the best thing on Bookstagram. She is creative, smart, and never sits down when there's something she really wants. Plus she started the #\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/blacklitchallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblacklitchallenge\u003C\/a\u003E, so obviously you want to follow along. Be sure to check out some her book videos!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartisangeek\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1546\" data-original-width=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVOPnWfXIls\/XkIdQ2rh3UI\/AAAAAAAAVL0\/xNBwcKp_o5Qx6t65P_93-dmuT22P8cR4wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6c.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natashaniezgoda\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enatashaniezgoda\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENatasha is pure gold. She's active in terms of static posts, but she is all over Stories. She's literally the funniest person on IG. And if you're a fan of true crime, she's your girl.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natashaniezgoda\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yBTCxhIZ4hY\/XkIdRA4_d1I\/AAAAAAAAVL8\/Pw8hwiMwyBEGpsC0GediFf0zTphm3Wt5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6d.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bookbaristas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebookbaristas\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnother Natasha (apparently, it's a trend in this community). But she's actually a professor bookstagrammers (seriously, it's her real job!), and she is killing it. There's also lots of travel and coffee. What's not to love?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bookbaristas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fu_CALU9JdY\/XkIdROcAxzI\/AAAAAAAAVL4\/UlxX41JjI30qpzMxwZy6N2uyL_hD7SAAgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6e.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_piacortez\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E_piacortez\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPia is out here kicking ass and taking names. If you're looking for a mix of fashion inspired by books, without being too literal on that take, Pia is the person you should be following immediately. PS - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbooklookbypia.com%2F\u0026amp;e=ATNQXVckZdFfLdv5LjQTeys2C5B7469TohaGjq29b46mCe8XwaJSj25UNso14beE4fR2FF0Ssfd7BxM\u0026amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethere's a blog\u003C\/a\u003E, too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_piacortez\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m1dENuQ1oNY\/XkIdR7YEoBI\/AAAAAAAAVMA\/zLFvAOmZQFcxztP9cCfk2Fy6B9aO6N6CgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f6f.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaylagetsread\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekaylagetsreads\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're name-twins. That's really all you need to know. JK. But seriously, Kayla is funny, so down-to-earth, and never hesitates to keep it real honest. Also, if you want to get wrapped into one weird chain of IG Stories, you'll want to start following right now. And if you're really bad at reading your BOTM picks, you're not the only one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaylagetsread\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3l9Z97Ebo6c\/XkId3QDlM7I\/AAAAAAAAVMM\/CFMzVJm8_D01lzSNvoTQCfxGKUHpeUdsQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f71.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allegedlymari\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eallegedlymari\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhere to start? Marissa is currently \u003Ci\u003Ein law school\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and running her bookstagram account like a mother-freaking boss. She always stands up for what's right, and tries to educate followers (and others outside the Insta-sphere). She is so good, and so morally just. Plus she reads really good books, and has really precious pups.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allegedlymari\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CBmTT6-awQU\/XkId4rvHNFI\/AAAAAAAAVMk\/8XTIHoYgUk0n8e92yOqD55J9wdInXZQYQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f76.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_spines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe_spines\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy favorite thing about Megan's beautifully curated feed? Her time lapse videos. Follow her for those if for nothing else.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_spines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yOzEM0gMVRI\/XkId3kBL_fI\/AAAAAAAAVMQ\/hyN4F5Z7H2UPJx2iKj1vfMNitaWdNJtUgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f72.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehappybibliophile\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethehappybibliophile\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFellow Hufflepuff. Only person who follows me on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/kaylakedavra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E. Check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappybibliophile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Bibliophile\u003C\/a\u003E if you want to get happy reading, too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehappybibliophile\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nP4ubk7UHws\/XkId4JGeZUI\/AAAAAAAAVMc\/ZCmpEmcbz4UiXOq6MqiLjFHIWB0klLeuACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f74.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tbretc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etbretc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETina is at the top of the game. She is someone I follow all over the place, from IG to Bloglovin'. She occasionally shares some backlogged books, but she is really on top of the new releases. If you're not sure what to read next, check out Tina's page for a recommendation (or several hundred).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tbretc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xU319KG4rhQ\/XkId4kQDpDI\/AAAAAAAAVMg\/tI81cJ9ofycqg23zZvTDFKKX0qHHkWsXQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f75.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtneyjo_reads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecourtneyjo_reads\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECourtney is just about as sweet as can be. Even if you don't visit for the books, visit her page for the conversations. She gets so much reading done, while also being in school. You'll feel inspired right away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtneyjo_reads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SNBgjn2XDnA\/XkId336JcgI\/AAAAAAAAVMY\/ucFWuHzh1QExla44MWg528nrD9JgJHy1wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f73.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whatsheseees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhatsheseees\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI don't know where she came from, but one day Janelle was just the ruler of bookstagram. She's super sweet, has like a million friends, and hosts really great holiday swaps (like Christmas and Valentine's) - so she's one to follow if you're a fan of book swaps!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whatsheseees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mU1l9TWgVTA\/XkId3pb3EpI\/AAAAAAAAVMU\/kRbDyR91Joch4NVNU5m5fy8CsILwxwZ9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_2f70.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMake sure to also check out @\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shereadsdotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshereadsdotcom\u003C\/a\u003E and their similar post, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shereads.com\/bookstagrammers-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E15 Bookstagrammers to Follow in 2020\u003C\/a\u003E. And \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaylakedavra\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efollow me on Instagram\u003C\/a\u003E for plenty of books, too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWho are your favorite folks to follow on social?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis post is in collaboration with the #LoveBlog2020 link-up. Today's post is co-hosted by Brita from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bellebrita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBelle Brita\u003C\/a\u003E, Laura from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dofivethingsaday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDo Five Things a Day\u003C\/a\u003E, and myself. Please visit my co-hosts and link-up below. You can find \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bellebrita.com\/2020\/01\/2020-love-blog-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe prompts for the entire month here\u003C\/a\u003E.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZINSu-qhi54\/Xjd4O0nymxI\/AAAAAAAAVJQ\/lgDu7lsRticeyaP6dT2a5l909fC48SJWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/brita.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1062\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZINSu-qhi54\/Xjd4O0nymxI\/AAAAAAAAVJQ\/lgDu7lsRticeyaP6dT2a5l909fC48SJWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/brita.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFind Brita here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bellebrita\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bellebrita\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/belle-brita-12567695\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBloglovin'\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrita Long is the pink and sparkly personality behind the Christian feminist lifestyle blog, Belle Brita. On her blog and social media, you'll discover more than authentic storytelling--she's brutally honest about pursuing a fulfilling and joyful life even with Crohn's Disease and depression.      \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7uC_bDS9zc\/Xjd4aHNwZqI\/AAAAAAAAVJU\/rbUro5ePNDUqe1gagMx4tjXJcDFWgLqUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/laura.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"628\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7uC_bDS9zc\/Xjd4aHNwZqI\/AAAAAAAAVJU\/rbUro5ePNDUqe1gagMx4tjXJcDFWgLqUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/laura.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFind Laura here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedirectLife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theunicornlala\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/Do5ThingsADay\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dofivethingsaday\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/@theunicornlala\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBloglovin'\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELaura is a part-time artist hoping to go full time some day. She has a little black bucket list book filled with adventures. She writes with the hope to inspire. She's known to be quite the workaholic sometimes. She's an INTJ- A and she believes a cup of hot tea can solve almost anything. She embraces perseverance. She's spent a lot of time emerged in self-discovery practices over the last several years, and finds she is still learning as she goes. She is here in the blogging world because she believes the buzz about self-care, wellness, and self-love needs to be heard. You can also find her writing over at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blogfivebiz.com\/\"\u003Eblogfivebiz.com\u003C\/a\u003E chatting about blogging and business stuff.      \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJoin the link-up!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C!-- start InLinkz script --\u003E    \u003Cdiv class=\"InLinkzContainer\" id=\"823118\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inlinkz.com\/new\/view.php?id=823118\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"click to view in an external page.\"\u003EAn InLinkz Link-up\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"https:\/\/static.inlinkz.com\/cs2.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C!-- end InLinkz script --\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/8007093390013006517\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/02\/11-bookstagrammers-you-should-follow.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/8007093390013006517"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/8007093390013006517"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/02\/11-bookstagrammers-you-should-follow.html","title":"11 Bookstagrammers You Should Follow Right Now!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cJd92bB6yws\/XkIRnfkoLWI\/AAAAAAAAVLs\/nNDNUlKbZe8td341gK80ilZFHnmPa6JyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/fullsizeoutput_2f6b.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-2927669556637329661"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-19T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-19T07:00:05.427-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"101 in 1001"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"goals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"linkups"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"101 in 1001 Update #10 (Final Update \u0026 Wrap-Up)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ocTYp2NV034\/WRxj1FgFXCI\/AAAAAAAAHxc\/shqLPu_7XKsDPPlfo6ckY73GjoGclP6egCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/101_in_1001.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ocTYp2NV034\/WRxj1FgFXCI\/AAAAAAAAHxc\/shqLPu_7XKsDPPlfo6ckY73GjoGclP6egCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/101_in_1001.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBetween December and the start of March, I was able to mark just a few things off my list. I was able to check off a couple other things (even though the exact dates fell outside of my 1001, which officially ended on February 27).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdventure, Fun, \u0026amp; New Things\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Travel to\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efive\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Enew places (at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Etwo\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Enew states). \u003C\/b\u003ETraveled to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/12\/what-happens-in-vegas-ends-up-on.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELas Vegas\u003C\/a\u003E for a vacation with the hubby. Finished up the fifth place with Mobile, Alabama.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UmS1NvJ89DA\/XCqCCwZ8tzI\/AAAAAAAARaQ\/gzJkJwvUxLEZtsjl6QCWIugHzlVLqJ11gCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/ACS_1356.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UmS1NvJ89DA\/XCqCCwZ8tzI\/AAAAAAAARaQ\/gzJkJwvUxLEZtsjl6QCWIugHzlVLqJ11gCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/ACS_1356.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. Ride in a plane with Andre. \u003C\/b\u003EWe took our first flight together on the above-mentioned trip to Vegas!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E18. Go to a grown-up formal event. \u003C\/b\u003EWas originally thinking of galas, but I think hubby's holidays parties would could for this - the most recent one was a prom!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ONLhUx_GjHw\/XI1v-_vJ1eI\/AAAAAAAASq8\/TfQ7nnYBtPgSzpHIvHs91uOr7dXdrLDSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0392.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ONLhUx_GjHw\/XI1v-_vJ1eI\/AAAAAAAASq8\/TfQ7nnYBtPgSzpHIvHs91uOr7dXdrLDSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0392.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHealth, Beauty \u0026amp; Fitness\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E37. Get my A1C under\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E7.0\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;and maintain it. \u003C\/b\u003EI haven't talked much about this on the blog, but I switched from insulin injections (which I've been taking for 20 years) to an insulin pump, and it's totally changed things for me. I'll talk more about it at some point in a collective post.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBooks \u0026amp; TV\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E78. Complete a reading challenge each year. \u003C\/b\u003EFinished up that remaining year with the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/11\/popsugars-2018-reading-challenge.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2018 Popsugar reading challenge\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfb6QCkn_Fs\/XI179RUboUI\/AAAAAAAASrM\/x0D1BDgmWZw8Ze4HZOR8DFp5sWorEBiHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_128e.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1119\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfb6QCkn_Fs\/XI179RUboUI\/AAAAAAAASrM\/x0D1BDgmWZw8Ze4HZOR8DFp5sWorEBiHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_128e.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECreate \u0026amp; Learn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E84. Create a one second a day video for one full year\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E It didn't totally turn out how I'd planned, but I did it - 2018!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECareer \u0026amp; Development\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E99. Complete my Master's degree in Student Affairs\/Counseling with a\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E3.5 or higher\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;GPA. \u003C\/b\u003EI'm all set to graduate in May 2019. It's coming up, but working full-time and going to school part-time had some unexpected twists. But I'm doing it!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E101. Present at a conference. \u003C\/b\u003EI DID IT! I presented at a regional advising conference, and \u003Ci\u003Eit went really well\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rM-NYacP4d0\/XI17rPgcnEI\/AAAAAAAASrE\/B-iGJalfBuQhhcD26MvR6pqfN_BfKWyzwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_16c4.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1203\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rM-NYacP4d0\/XI17rPgcnEI\/AAAAAAAASrE\/B-iGJalfBuQhhcD26MvR6pqfN_BfKWyzwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fullsizeoutput_16c4.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo wrap up, I think my first round of 101 in 1001 was fairly successful. I completed about 40% of the goals on the list. Realistically goals evolve and priorities shift. I'm excited for what I accomplished and I'm pumped to start another round.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECheck out the full wrap-up below.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdventure, Fun, \u0026amp; New Things\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. \u003Cstrike\u003ETravel to\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efive\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Enew places (at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etwo\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Enew states, 2\/2). (5\/5)\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2016\/09\/a-trip-to-asheville-our-one-year.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsheville, NC\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/11\/10-things-to-eat-see-in-st-louis-mo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESt. Louis, MO\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(new state).\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/11\/what-i-ate-where-i-went-in-phoenix.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhoenix, AZ\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(new state). Las Vegas, NV (new state). Mobile, AL.\u0026nbsp; Completed 3\/12\/19.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2. Travel outside of the country.\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Travel up north (New England area) or to the northwest (Oregon, Washington).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4. Go somewhere paradise-y (the Caribbean, Jamaica, Key West).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E5. Go on a cruise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Go to Disney World.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E7.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGo on a Savannah ghost tour.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;Did the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bk_Qtc1jDGK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHearse Ghost Tours\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;back on 7\/6\/18.\u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Go wine-tasting in the mountains.\u003Cbr \/\u003E9. \u003Cstrike\u003ERide in a plane with Andre.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;Completed 12\/6\/19\u003Cbr \/\u003E10.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EBuy an Atlanta CityPASS for Andre and I and be a tourist in our own city\u003C\/strike\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/10\/making-most-of-staycation-for-our-two.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe took a staycation for our two-year anniversary.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E11.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGo camping\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2016\/06\/camping-at-unicoi-state-park-for-my.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 6\/17\/16\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E12. Stay the night in a treehouse or yurt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E13. Go whale watching, in the wild.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E14. G\u003Cstrike\u003Eo on a girl's weekend trip.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;Went on a weekend trip with one of my sisters 7\/5-7\/7\/18.\u003Cbr \/\u003E15. Give zip-lining a try.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E16. Ride jet skis.\u003Cbr \/\u003E17.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGo paddle-boating.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/1\/18\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lakewinnie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELake Winnie\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E18. Go to a grown-up formal event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E19. See a movie at the drive-in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E20. Go ice skating.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E21.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGo to a painting and drinks type class.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY4DtrnDCsP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompleted 9\/10\/17\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E22.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EOrganize a girl's night out.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 2\/10\/17\u003C\/u\u003E. Dinner and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EFifty Shades Darker\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E23. Go to at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efive\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Edifferent concerts. (4\/5) ScHoolboy Q, Ray LaMontagne, Music Midtown, Chord Overstreet\/Zara Larsson\/DNCE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E24.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGo see a play with Andre.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 4\/19\/17\u003C\/u\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/04\/shows-to-see-matilda-musical.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMatilda: The Musical\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E25. See the Braves play during their first season in their new stadium.\u003Cbr \/\u003E26. Do something spontaneous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E27. Go to a sporting event at my university.\u003Cbr \/\u003E28.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETry\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Enew restaurants. (10\/10)\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 7\/28\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Shake Shack, Evan's BBQ, White Duck Taco Shop, Gabe's Downtown, Chatt \u0026amp; Choo, Souper Jenny,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTe59brDxLS\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGood Dog\u003C\/a\u003E, Merle's BBQ, Moe's BBQ, Brown Dog Deli\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E29. Eat at a food truck park\/festival.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E30.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETry\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ethree\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;new types of food.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;(3\/3)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 3\/7\/18\u003C\/u\u003E. Custard,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bdoa9cwBl6l\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEel\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgCsTNUAqis\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDuck\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHealth, Beauty \u0026amp; Fitness\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E31.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EComplete a round of Whole30.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 2\/6\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/02\/whole30-im-done.html\"\u003ESee my thoughts here\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E32. No eating out for one month.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E33. Learn portion-control.\u003Cbr \/\u003E34. Get weight under\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E200 pounds\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E35. Drink nothing but water for\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eone\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E36. Buy fruits and veggies from a local farmer's market.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E37. \u003Cstrike\u003EGet my A1C under\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7.0\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E\u0026nbsp;and maintain it.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;Most recently at 6.8!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E38.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EMeet with a dermatologist to get my moles checked and removed.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 6\/6\/16\u003C\/u\u003E. - no issues!\u003Cbr \/\u003E39.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGet a crown put on my broken tooth.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Update: Had broken tooth removed. Will have to get a bridge or implant.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E40. \u003Cstrike\u003EComplete at least\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eone\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E5k each year. (3\/3)\u003C\/strike\u003E I've completed 2 in 2016 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BLTnq7pD_FR\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBubble Run\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- October and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMvILUjDH6r\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStep Out Walk to Stop Diabetes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- November), 1 in 2017 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSWQ3u8jW3k\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAtlanta Color Run\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- April), 2 in 2018 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpKQJFIl3ig\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJDRF One Walk\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- 10\/20,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bq-URSNFKbp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Great Inflatable Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- 11\/10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E41. Walk the Greenbelt in its entirety.\u003Cbr \/\u003E42.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EWalk\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10,000\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Esteps at least 20 days out of each month for six full months\u003C\/strike\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 11\/30\/18\u003C\/u\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E43. Finish a half-marathon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E44. Learn to play a sport.\u003Cbr \/\u003E45.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EClimb a rock wall.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY_2VWDjMEk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/14\/17\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E46.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETake a self-defense class.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/24\/18\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E47. Get a Brazilian wax.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E\u003C\/strike\u003E48.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EDye my hair a fun color, like pink or lavender.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BettLppHyPC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewent purple\u003C\/a\u003E, and I'm obsessed (2\/2\/18).\u003Cbr \/\u003E49. Acquire a pair of real diamond earrings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E50. Finish my sleeve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHome\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E51.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EMove into a bigger house.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 7\/31\/16\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E52. Update our bedroom furniture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E53. Buy a new (to us) fridge.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E54. Buy a new (to us) washer and dryer set.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E55.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EGet a new entertainment center\/stand for the living room.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 4\/2017\u003C\/u\u003E. We bought a new entertainment center and coffee table. YAY! #adulting\u003Cbr \/\u003E56. DIY a furniture project.\u003Cbr \/\u003E57. Complete gallery wall of wedding photos.\u003Cbr \/\u003E58. Host dinner at our home at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eonce\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E59. Narrow closet down to\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E50\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;pieces or less and\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E15\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;shoes or less (not counting tee shirts and any workout gear\/sneakers).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFinances\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E60. Pay off all credit cards.\u003Cbr \/\u003E61. Pay off my loans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E62.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EFinally pay off my library fees.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/2\/16\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E63. Set a budget and stick to it as best as possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E64. Open a joint checking account with Andre at a credit union to use for bills.\u003Cbr \/\u003E65. Buy only the essentials for one month.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E66. Save\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E$2000\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E67. Save\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E$10\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;for every goal accomplished on this list. (0\/101)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlog\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E68. Update old blog posts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E69.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ECreate a media kit for the blog.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 2\/6\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E70.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EIncrease my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaylakedavra\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;following to\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E500\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;(773\/500)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 5\/1\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E71. Increase my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/a-paper-arrow-18229249\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBloglovin'\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;following to\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E200\u003C\/b\u003E. (114\/200)\u003Cbr \/\u003E72.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EDevelop a partnership with or become an ambassador for a reputable company.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003EOngoing\u003C\/u\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fitsnack.com\/apaperarrow\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFitSnack\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.socialfabric.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESocial Fabric\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;opportunities,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gobooksparks.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBooksparks\u003C\/a\u003E, etc.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E73.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EMake a Facebook page for the blog.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/16\/16\u003C\/u\u003E. (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apaperarrow\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECheck it out and like it here!\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003E74. Meet another blogger IRL.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBooks \u0026amp; TV\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E75. Read all the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/apaperarrow.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/the-books-on-my-shelves-that-ive-yet-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebooks I already own that I haven't read yet\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E76.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ESpend a day reading on the beach.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 7\/8\/16\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrike\u003E\u003C\/strike\u003E77.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ERead at least\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E100\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ebooks. (113\/100)\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 12\/18\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E78. \u003Cstrike\u003EComplete a reading challenge each year.\u003C\/strike\u003E (3\/3)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/01\/reading-challenge-review-for-2016.html\"\u003ECompleted 2016\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/01\/reading-challenge-review-for-2017.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompleted 2017\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/11\/popsugars-2018-reading-challenge.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECompleted 2018\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E79.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ECatch up on\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGame of Thrones\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;Caught up as of 8\/27\/16.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E80.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ESee the midnight premiere of\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the sequels (if they come out within the 1001 days). Completed 11\/17\/16.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2016\/11\/ten-reasons-to-go-see-fantastic-beasts.html\"\u003ESaw it twice\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E81. Watch all the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/apaperarrow.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/whats-in-my-netflix-queue.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etv shows currently on my Netflix queue\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECreate \u0026amp; Learn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E82. Start journaling in a physical journal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E83. Finish wedding\/first year of marriage scrapbook.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E84. \u003Cstrike\u003ECreate a one second a day video for one full year.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E85. Host a craft night.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E86. Learn to play the ukulele.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E87. Start writing a novel.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELove \u0026amp; Marriage\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E88. Go on at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etwo\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Edouble dates each year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E89. Start a new tradition with Andre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E90. Get a tattoo with Andre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E91.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETake a one-year anniversary trip. (2016).\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/2016\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2016\/09\/a-trip-to-asheville-our-one-year.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsheville, NC\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E92.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETake a two-year anniversary trip. (2017).\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/2017\u003C\/u\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/10\/making-most-of-staycation-for-our-two.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStaycation\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E93.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003ETake a three-year anniversary trip. (2018).\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/22\/2018\u003C\/u\u003E. Trip to the city.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGive Back\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E94. Volunteer\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Efive\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Etimes. (1\/5) Registration table at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ETour de Cure\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;6\/11\/16.\u003Cbr \/\u003E95. Do at least\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Esix\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Erandom acts of kindness each year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E96. \u003Cstrike\u003EDonate blood\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etwo\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;times each year. (5\/6)\u003C\/strike\u003E Donated once in 2016. Donated twice in 2017. Donated twice in 2018.\u003Cbr \/\u003E97.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EPotter it forward.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 12\/1\/18\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E98.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EVote in the presidential election.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;11\/8\/16.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECareer \u0026amp; Development\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E99. Complete my Master's degree in Student Affairs\/Counseling with a\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.5 or higher\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;GPA. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWill be obtained May 2019.\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E100.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrike\u003EMove into a higher position in my career.\u003C\/strike\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003ECompleted 9\/1\/17\u003C\/u\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E101. \u003Cstrike\u003EPresent at a conference.\u003C\/strike\u003E Presented at Region 4 NACADA 3\/13\/19\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/08\/101-in-1001-update-4.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUpdate #4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/05\/101-in-1001-update-3.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUpdate #3\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/02\/101-in-1001-update-2.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUpdate #2\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2016\/11\/101-in-1001-update-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUpdate #1\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin: 0px; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--G4rUyck-LQ\/XGohHtZJzkI\/AAAAAAAASP4\/bBKCnJhoVbIe5lwTsgmxHdqQRw3KmvNBgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/ACS_1534.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--G4rUyck-LQ\/XGohHtZJzkI\/AAAAAAAASP4\/bBKCnJhoVbIe5lwTsgmxHdqQRw3KmvNBgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/ACS_1534.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E📷: the hubs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI believe in growth, in development, but I also believe growth is a very personal thing. It can't be dictated by others, or it completely defeats the purpose. We all have our own individual journeys, so the ways and times we grow lie within each of us. But life isn't linear, and sometimes we'll get ahead and then fall back a bit. It's okay to not always be going forward. Failing and weakness are both part of growth, so don't get discouraged. Here are five ways I attempt to encourage growth within my daily tasks (though I don't do all of these \u003Ci\u003Edaily\u003C\/i\u003E).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Try new things.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Whether at work, through adventure, or just what you're making for dinner - trying new things is one of the best ways I've found to grow, both as a person and a professional.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2. Read! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003ELeaders are readers - that's the saying right? Fiction, nonfiction, professional development, whatever. Reading is a great chance to grow and learn. It makes you smarter!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. Step outside of your comfort zone. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EThis may sounds the same as \"try new things,\" but it's not necessarily. For example, I've publicly spoken before but it makes me so terribly uncomfortable. Yet I do it fairly often.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4. Be confident in yourself. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EI went to a women's summit recently and we talked a lot about self confidence and imposter syndrome. One takeaway in building confidence was to \"re-write the story of those closest to you without you in it.\" That was so powerful to me and made me think about how each of us are important to someone else, and we've got to realize that in some way, shape, or form.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Have meaningful conversations with people who are different than you. \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EThis could be so many different things, but I find meaning in conversations with my husband, with the students I work with, with my colleagues, through networking and professional development. There are so many ways to achieve this, but it should definitely be pursued actively.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow do you pursue growth?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis post is in collaboration with the #LoveBlog2019 link-up. Today's post is co-hosted by Brita from Belle Brita, Charlene from Enduring All Things, and myself. Please visit my co-hosts and link-up below. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w_HvWY83e3I\/XG4GJtPgJ3I\/AAAAAAAASRE\/lZTGlDPMyqYqHxL8gyJwJD7ECs1OF-LZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7531.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w_HvWY83e3I\/XG4GJtPgJ3I\/AAAAAAAASRE\/lZTGlDPMyqYqHxL8gyJwJD7ECs1OF-LZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7531.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat does it mean to have strength? It could truly mean so many things. Strength can be physical, mental, emotional. Strength can be making a comeback or getting through a time some may deem as being \"weak.\" We are all strong in our own ways, and that's what makes it so wonderful to be a human being.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI don't often talk about my weight here, but I am overweight (aka fat). And I feel like I'm on some never-ending journey to lose weight, or become healthier, or gain strength. But I can be strong without being skinny. In fact, skinny may never be in the cards for me and if that's true, it's okay. I can pull my happiness from things that have nothing to do with my weight. Let's just think about all the things our bodies do for us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOur bodies get us through our lives, and through all of our happiest moments, our saddest moments, those that are the most painful. Women's bodies are beautiful and can create life. And yes, sometimes our bodies fail us in the things we want the most - babies, or a working pancreas, or any of our senses. But overall, they're amazing and impressive and they teach us to be strong in some of the most difficult ways.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd we can be strong in other ways. Just this year, I've been strong in so many ways.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI made it through my comprehensive exams.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Granted, I won't receive my scores back until March 4, so who knows how it went, but I did it. These exams determine if I get to graduate in May.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've read nine books so far!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E I love to read and I enjoy it, but it is definitely a form of strength - both mental and emotional, at times.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI've cooked dinner at home at least three times a week\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E all year, which is absolutely out of character, but has been good and oddly relaxing. I've even hand-washed dishes all year so long (and not used the dishwasher at all).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've worked hard to impact hundreds of students\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and that feels strong and uber important.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI've hardly bitten my nails\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E (just once, during comps week!) at all so far this year, and my hands feel mostly healthier than usual.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese may seem small and irrelevant, but they aren't. They prove I can do things that are \u003Ci\u003Estrong\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;all the time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat are some things you've done lately that took strength?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis post is in collaboration with the #LoveBlog2019 link-up. Today's post is co-hosted by Brita from Belle Brita, Charlene from Enduring All Things, and myself. Please visit my co-hosts and link-up below. 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