I forgot to post this last week, but decided I’d like to cause it was inspiring for me.

Our Tuesday task for last week was to find a movie scene that inspired our dream. This was mine. Enjoy.

1. Finish rough draft of my book. I only wrote a couple pages, but I have been thinking and gathering ideas.
2. Write three songs. Record at least one. I’ve been diligent in practicing guitar and coming up with chord progressions. This week I came up with a chord progression and a bit of a melody, and I recorded a rough sample of it to keep working on it. Feeling much better about this goal.
3. Spend 30 minutes meal planning each week. I’ve been diligent about this and have loved the benefits, but I had to drag myself to do it today. This week’s menu is not so inspiring, but it’s done.
4. Get back into quiet time. Been reading a chapter of Scripture a day, and honestly, still feels like I’m just going through the motions. I’m trying to put my heart into it but having a real hard time.

Week 2 went well. Here are my successes/failures for week 2.

1. Finish rough draft of my book: I wrote about 5-6 pages this week.
2. Write three songs. Record at least one: This is the goal that I’m struggling with. Although I don’t feel I did much work on it this week, I did receive some encouragement and accountability from a fellow musician/songwriter. He gave me some great ideas on how to structure my time and be productive. Also, while chatting with a drummer friend, he mentioned that he has been wanting to do some songwriting himself. Hopefully I can have some accountability and perhaps even a songwriting partner.
3. Spend 30 minutes each week meal planning: I am nailing this one. I planned out the first two weeks of the year and loved coming home and not having to guess at what was for dinner. I just finished meal planning for this week, and I found that my grocery list is getting shorter. It seems that I’m more aware of what’s in my pantry and fridge and not having to buy as much.
4. Get back into daily quiet time: I am going through the motions of this one. I have read a chapter of Scripture everyday but I really need to spend more time meditating on it. Right now it’s just something I’m checking off my to-do list.

One thing I did not finish for week 2 was my Tuesday Task. I was to ask someone else what their dream/goals were. I e-mailed a friend with this question (I didn’t get a chance to see her that week to ask her face to face) but have not heard back yet. I could ask my two or three readers here. What are your dreams/goals? Share in the comments if you feel inclined.