DECEMBER 2019 GOALS

I’m sitting in my apartment writing this blog post and honestly can’t believe this is my last monthly goals post for 2019! I have to admit that these consistent goals have made me more organized, focused and aware of not only the concept of time but of my personal goals. I also love that I started to do this in 2018 because I can see the benefits of making myself accountable by publishing it to the public. It also helps to revisit them at the end of every month so I can actually assess if I have made any progress and do reflection on everything that has happened in the last 30 days or so.

For the month of November, I wanted to get a tan in Aruba and I can say that I definitely did get some color but maybe not as much as I had hoped for. To be fair, it was pretty hot while I was there and I’m not a huge fan of laying out in the sun. I’m actually okay with the amount of sun I did get because I am actually going to Morocco next week and believe I can make up for it there. I also wanted to throw Friendsgiving for the first time in my place and I am happy to say that was a success. I love hosting and I love food so this was the perfect occasion to get everybody I love together. And last but not least, I wanted to spend more time with my family and friends since I have been gone for most of October. I did complete this by scheduling lunch and coffee dates with those that I haven’t seen in a while and it felt great!

December is one of my favorite months even though this is where we start to feel the cold in NYC. I truly think it’s the most magical time of year as the phrase goes because the city lights up during the holidays. With that being said, here are my top three goals for December:

1. Be completely present in Doha/ Morocco: I will be in Qatar and Morocco for ten days and I believe this will be my last trip of 2019 so I want to be completely present while I am there. I don’t want to worry too much about social media even though I will be sharing my adventures on stories. The more I travel, the more I want to unplug. I was in Qatar with Qatar Airways earlier this year and I’m so grateful that the universe is bringing me back because I didn’t get a chance to fully explore that beautiful city. Morocco has always been top on my list as well and I’m excited to finally check that off my list. I have a feeling this trip will be the perfect way to end 2019!
2. Attend as many NYC activities as possible: The main reason why I love December is all the festive events that happen in NYC. I will be writing a blog post soon about what to do in NYC during the holidays but a few stand outs are Radio City Spectacular, Saks Light Show, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park Holiday Markets, etc. I also love gift giving so it would be nice to shop for everybody on my list while enjoying the holiday display windows and decor.
3. Host a Christmas Gathering: As I mentioned earlier, I love to host and I try to find a reason to do so any chance I get. I also love the holidays so it’s the perfect occasion to invite my friends over for a Christmas gathering. Think White Elephant, Christmas music, hot chocolate and candy cane, christmas lights and decor and christmas movies! I have a certain vision of what that day will be like and I’m looking forward to making that a reality!

I have a strong feeling that December will be a great month! I think the timing of my trip at the beginning of the month is also perfect as that will fulfill the adventurer in me. When I return, I will be ready to embrace the holidays and get into the spirit!