Goals

So I figure if i’m going to document my adventures across the country, I should set some goals for myself. It’s one thing to go and have fun and work hard, but the satisfaction of achieving at least one goal is so fulfilling. I think the summer is a short enough to keep the goals reasonable, and long enough to get significant time to invest. Here goes:

1. Run. A lot. Or at least lots of cardio. When I was in Hershey last summer, a bunch of us played basketball in the morning. Eventually, the several games-per-week became two or three, then one, then none. But that hour or so of cardio felt GREAT, and it put my ass back in shape (I really slacked off during that first month). There’s a 7,000 foot elevation difference between Baltimore and Santa Fe, and those who have run in those higher elevations say it takes a little adjustment, but it’s easy to overcome. Also, if I decide to run in the Baltimore Half-Marathon, i’m pretty sure my endurance will increase because there’s more oxygen.
2. Take photos every day. And not just snapshots on my iPhone, I mean real compositions with my D300. I’m in freakin’ New Mexico, there’s gotta be PLENTY to photograph. Most people I mention my trip to say it’s GORGEOUS (they really do speak in CAPS). Think of a Project 365, but just for the summer. Who knows, maybe it will keep going past that. A few rules for this goal: Multiple photos can be taken in the same day. However, photos from one day cannot roll over to a new day. Every day needs fresh photos. Also, photos from a photo shoot COUNT. If I do headshots for someone, I will count those photos since i’ve dedicated that time which could be used to photo something else.
3. Eat well. Apparently there’s a Trader Joe’s within walking distance of my apartment. I mean, splurging isn’t out of the question, but my day-to-day meals shouldn’t consist of cafeteria food, or grab-and-go burgers. Yes, it will be a little more expensive (or not?) but I think a summer is long enough to try it.
4. Update this blog regularly. I’m not a writer. I’m sure my thesis professor would disagree, but it helps keep in contact with people at home. And I finally get to put iWeb through it’s paces.

So the flight leaves in 33 hours, but there’s still plenty to do before I go: Wine and Herb Festival, deliveries, drop off vehicles. Oh, and sleep. Good night.