Goals and Disappointments

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Goals and Disappointments

Humans are very goal oriented creatures. Which is pretty unfortunate because according to science, things never feel as big as we thought they would. In words that (hopefully) make more sense, we think that when we accomplish something we've been trying to do for forever we will feel amazing. But we won't feel as amazing as we thought we would. Probably because we're already thinking about the next accomplishment. However, this is also true about bad things. So that's probably a good thing.

And of course it always sucks when we're disappointed. Some people think the best way to counter this is never expect anything because then when something does happen you're happily surprised. I'll admit that, while it's not for that reason (consciously), I don't have a lot of expectations. However, I think that's the crazy talking. So it's probably not good.

Of course, we can't help but to be disappointed sometimes. I think this is because we see things differently at different times. The most obvious of course when we were kids.

However, goals are things that I know I should make. Even if I know I won't be excited when I accomplish them.

So, I am pleased to announce my now (finally) finished 25 by 25 page. It's been up for awhile but I had trouble coming up with 25 goals (understatement of the year). Everyone else says they have so many things they want to do with their life and it's difficult for me to even think of one. However, I eventually did come up with 25. You can watch me slowly (if ever) accomplish them over the next five years by clicking on tab at the top of my page.

What do you remember being different when you were younger?

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Meredith · 597 weeks ago

I love your 25 by 25 list! I did a list like this for '21 before 21' but I only ended up completing about 16 or so of them. Which isn't too bad, but not the greatest either! I've been thinking about making a 25 by 25 list, but I may switch to either 30 by 30 to give myself 5 extra years OR do the 1001 in 1001 days and have smaller goals to complete in a shorter time. I really, really like making the lists but I don't want to put *too* much pressure on myself if I can't finish it for some reason. I've been making 'monthly goals' and posting them on my blog lately, and even some of THOSE don't get finished! Oh well, at least I try.

Thank you for the comments about my office mood board! As for maps, I do love traveling (rarely get to do so with school/work though) and road trips are the BEST! Maps go right along with it. That's not even really where my love of maps come from though... I love the way they look! Vintage ones are amazing, new ones are amazing, they're such a simple way of remembering a place/adventure... the list goes on and on for why I love them. Plus, they make great decor!

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Cassie 41p · 597 weeks ago

Thanks. It took me a really long time to come up with so many goals. It's great that that's so easy for you. At least you know what you want to do. I think that's the first step. You can't get what you want if you don't know what it is that you want. My problem is that I don't want anything. As I said, my expectations aren't high, but I'm working on it.

I've never been on a real road trip. When I was five we moved from California to Ohio, but I was little then. I want to go on a trip with a physical map and no place specific to go. Just go somewhere. An adventure. Problem with that is gas money. I like the way maps look, too. Maybe I should take a look at a few of your DIY projects and try it out in my apartment.