Happy birthday to me

Photo from Flickr user clevercupcakes, Creative Commons.

I’ve stressed that this is my professional blog, but a personal milestone as big as my 23rd birthday is too important to miss. I’ve made a lot of accomplishments this year. I’ve graduated from college, gotten accepted into graduate school, been accepted to (and completed one of) two journalism internships. I’m even well on my way to checking off 10,000 Words’ advice list for journalism grads. I’m proud to be right where I expected to be by this time in my life.

This year, I want to set bigger goals. By this time next year, I want to:

• Double my portfolio, in amount of work and in variety of mediums. I want to become a true multiplatform storyteller.
• Get published. A lot. At least 50 more times and in at least 4 publications. Those are not just arbitrary numbers I just made up– they’re based on how often I was published this year (about 30 times) in how many publications (two).
• Update this blog more – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I’ve been preparing for this one already by writing some pieces in advance.
• Be employed. I really, really hope I can make this one happen. And if I don’t find a job, I vow to find a way to work for myself freelancing. After all, an economic downturn is the best time to start your own business.

Thank you, reader, for checking out my site every now and then- it’s a fantastic birthday present. In return, I’ll do my best to post original, interesting posts for you to ponder. I won’t forget about these goals either; I’ll update you on my progress achieving them every few months. I even made a new category for that kind of post– “Achievement Unlocked.” Watch for it.