Hello everyone -

I thought I would hop on and give an update on my 2021 goals! I feel this year has just flown by, but not in a good way. I’m finally feeling back to normal and ready to pursue these goals with more discipline. I took a big break from my usual habits for the last 1.5 years. And, now it’s time to slowly building them back up. This is not a comprehensive guide, but just a check in to see how I can optimize the rest of year!

HEAL:

Build a New Fitness Routine 5/10

This progress is mediocre at best. I’ve completed the weekly set(which is 3 weight training days, 2 yoga sessions, and one run) about 25% of the month. Otherwise, I am making it to the gym on average twice a week.  I want to start prioritizing this goal a-lot more for Q4.

Develop a Morning / Night Routine 8/10

I have developed more of a routine, and i’ve noticed I have been sleeping better and it’s easier to wake up at 6:00 am. I think where I am lacking is optimizing my time in the mornings so I can relax more in the evenings.

Schedule My Routine Care in January 10/10

This is a huge success as I have finished all of my preventative care. It feels nice to be ahead of the game here and I will repeat everything next January.

Fix My Teeth (for the second time) 9/10

I got Breezy Braces from Tend in December and they have worked! It was difficult to speak for a month, but after that they became manageable. They worked very quickly for me. I am getting them off in October! I’m very happy I did this in 2021.

Monetize:

This year I am monetizing Megna.Photo LLC. I will measure my success by my income exceeding my business expenses. 6/10

Well this year took a turn because I decided to get a certificate from Parsons in digital photography. I’m 75% done, and have one more course to go which i’ll do in November/December. In my 2021 reflection, I will detail the cost analysis of the program, but i’ve really enjoyed it so far and I think it’s helped me gain skills in furthering my business.

Ive made enough this year to cover my adobe photoshop subscription, but i’ve also taken a bit of break since I’ve been in school learning. Content to come.

Reuse:

I am committing to one year of second-hand shopping. The only exception is for small ethical businesses. This means every piece of clothing I buy will be thrifted. 2/10

I lasted until July, then totally failed at this goal. I just didn’t really have time to shop in store, and I didn’t like not being able to return pieces. I haven’t bought many clothes this year but I’d say that now I’m valuing just being able to get what I want on time more than I am about it being sustainable. We will see how the rest of the year looks for my wardrobe.

Adventure:

I haven’t been traveling as much as usual because of the pandemic so I thought i’d highlight some places I went to in NYC and my thoughts about it :)

JULY

Maman - cute brunch place

MonoMono - cute korean date spot

The Dutch - overpriced and not worth it

Bushwina - my favorite sushi place in nyc

Street taco - overrated and hard to get into 

AUGUST

Westlight - amazing views and vibes

Shelter - good food and vibes

Balade - AMAZING good, get the meat platter

Gotham comedy - so funny, worth a visit

SEPTEMBER

Laut - amazing service, such nice staff and good food

Brodo - Need to drink this while sick!

Kings Co - expensive but good Chinese food

Bushwina - again cause we are obsessed

Juku - pricey but worth it if you want a nice sushi place

Chinese Tuxedo - I loved this place, owned by Tao so that kind of vibe

Basement - bar in chinatown that is really fun and has games

Comedy Cellar - worth a visit, very funny.

Thats a wrap for my update!! See you all in my 2021 reflection at the end of the year :)