contemplativeTime to look at the goals I set last year and see how I'm doing.
1). Job - Still have that kick-ass contract gig, but they cut my hours a few months ago. I have since landed a second part-time gig, also in my field, that is a W-2 gig so I'm not having to pay self-employment tax for about half my income, which is pretty sweet. Still hoping to turn one of these into something full-time with benefits.
2). Money - Paid down some debt, accumulated more debt (Medical, so at least I don't feel like it's my "fault"). But all my bills are getting paid at the moment, and I've got a bit of savings, too. Still also recovering from when my hours were cut.
3). Health - I did in fact finally find a good primary care physician, who started treating me for shit I suspect I've had for years. She also diagnosed me with an issue that needed surgery to correct -- nothing lifethreatening, but not elective, either. Surgery went fine, I have a cool scar. My Obamacare covered a bunch of it but there's a big chunk I'll have to pay myself, hence the medical debt I mentioned in the previous section. Already looking at ways to get this reduced or even forgiven, but it's a slow process.
Also, I started therapy last year, and HOLY FUCKNG SHIT has it made a difference in my life. Like many people, 2016 has been kind of a trash fire of a year, but I have so much more cope now. Because I found out that I needed surgery and that my hours were being cut on the same fucking day, y'all.
4). Travel - Between health and money, have not had the resources to take a trip aside from a three-day weekend a couple weeks ago.
Conclusion so far is that this year has sucked but I'm coping.
As a nice treat, I literally just found out one of my favorite performers is doing a last minute tour and will be performing in my town in a few weeks. (I've been stalking his FB for months waiting to see if he would play here.) I already got my ticket, should be a good time.
