Weekly sharing of Goals! Week #44 2024 (Monday 11/04/24 - Sunday 11/10/24)
I welcome anyone to commit to a goal here today.
But importantly, talk about getting it done..... or why it didn't happen yet.
To praise each other for our efforts and wins.
While supporting each other through trials and setbacks.
And to continue trying and not give up.
Remember:
Every Goal should be considered "Worthy".
Never belittle your achievements and be proud of yourself for your daily accomplishments!
Whether they be Complex or Simple.
Getting out of bed is a good day..... Good job I say!
Share your goals today, for support and encouragement.
@Apeatrice @decisiveBranch2794 @IchooseLife79 @cloudySummer @mytwistedsoul @KristenHR @Tinywhisper11
@CyclingThroughLife @Psalm139 @Enthenia @anonyTortoise3336 @spicyavocado3788 @neatBlueberry5213 @AmyK1234 @ivoryLakeuk @MusokeHere @seashell145
As 2024 winds down, I can’t help contemplating what I’ve accomplished this year. With the holidays coming quickly, and 2025 approaching no slower I can’t help but reflect.
As hard as things have been, I feel like I’m better off than I was in the beginning of 2024.
I copied and pasted the first three weeks of 2024 in case anyone wanted to go back and reflect. I thought it was kinda fun.
If you’d like, please share your overall headspace for the year of 2024. I know the friends that I’ve made here and the support that I’ve gotten here has been a big part of my life so hugs and well wishes to you all.
PS…. The year’s not over yet, so don’t give up on those things you’re trying to get done!
My goal is pretty much the same as last week. Turned in the 6th assignment last night but ma have to resubmit because I don't think I linked the JavaScript file right.
Going to try to work on the others at work. Had to force the computer to restart this morning. Said it couldn't find the network when I plugged it in then it said it couldn't find the hard drive. Worked after I forced it to restart but I had to use the search bar to get File Explorer to work because it wasn't loading when I used the icon
Found that our monthly tasks were assigned at 8:30p on Friday (when no one is working so why dole out tasks then?) and because of the holiday, we only have about twelve days to get everything done. Not taking in account technological setbacks or trying to find where other people put files or fixing errors.
Currently trying to do background checks for the people on my daily activity list that we had no history on because it's the 4th and these should have been done by now.
Also have to get a new password for an application I haven't used since it was assigned to me in June because I was given a report for it at 8 something Friday night.
And of course, now I have one of the 6 supervisors getting onto me about a KYC report that I've been trying to get back to for the past week. My fault, naturally, for not being able to do 500 things all at the same time with complete accuracy.
No one comes into the office anymore and if I don't do whatever they want immediately, it could be construed as insubordination. Even typing my reasons for not having it done three days ago could be insubordination.
Done with work nonsense for the day. Working on the 7th assignment. Pretty sure I will have to redo the 6th. Trying to incorporate the code for the new pages into what I have already. I mean, all pages should be consistent. They may not be completely accurate but they should be consistent.
My goal is to not let myself fall deeper. Last week there was a situation that really made me want to SH. I didn’t do anything but I came pretty close. It’s hard to think clearly when I feel that way. Things always get harder for me this time of year. I know I’m going to have to force myself to go out. I also need to keep up with exercising because that helps too.
@Psalm139
I'm really sorry.
I'm glad you made it through that hard spell. This time of year is pretty tough. I really hate it that something more happened to trigger you but really proud of you for not doing anything.
Stay strong and continue to know how amazing you are. Things can be hard but it's easier to get past those times in little bits as we let time pass. 💚
@IsayUncle thanks
Today I'm going to look at some of the tasks for work (most of this new month's reports will be blank but I still have to open the spreadsheets) and then I will focus on my class. Five days to do three assignments in. I will probably have to resubmit a few but I just want to get the first attempts turned in by the deadline.
Dad has his surgery today. Hope the worst doesn't happen because I don't think I've ever really done anything to make him proud. I mean if I was capable of anything, I wouldn't be where I'm at now. (I dislike this season because it's a reminder of how much I haven't done.)
So I happened to get on GitHub because I remembered there was a lot of topics for JavaScript and I happened to find a page from another student. It has the code for the remaining assignments! Can look at it and do mine like it.
I also found an AI site that lets you paste your code and explains what each bit means (extremely helpful). I don't have my HTML files on my work computer but I can send them over. I have 12 reports left to view for part of my monthly assignments (many will probably be blank) so once I get the background checks saved in three spots, I can get to work.
I should be able to get them all done (& revised) by Sunday!
@Enthenia
Congrats..... Finally, it sounds like you got a break with the schooing.
btw, that does not happen all the time. Mostly it happens to those that continue to work hard and continue to push and then find solutions along the way.
And as hard as that is, you do it well. Good Job, keep it up. AND good For You! 😃
@IsayUncle at least I won't fail because of not getting the assignments turned in...
Also, I hope I'm not the only one posting here. Appeared that way last time I looked. I don't want to appear to be monopolizing the space.
@Enthenia
I don't think you're monopolizing the space. Sometimes people just get tired of writing or not interested topic. Plus we got the holidays coming so everyone's probably pretty busy.
But I did notice that too and I'm just wondering if I did or said something that put some people off but I don't think so, at least I hope not.. 🤔... 😇
The thread is here for anyone that wants to use it and that includes you as much as you wanna use it you are welcome to do so. 😀
@IsayUncle well it's one of the few topics I do anymore. Actually I think it's the only one. Got nothing to say on the others & don't want to be intrusive.
@Enthenia
You're not being intrusive😀. The thread is just being quiet right now. it's seems a little weird huh 🤭
it's OK, don't worry about it. Is it helping you stay focused and does it help get past your goals? If it's doing all that then that's what it's here for. So you're perfect doing exactly what you're doing. 👍
@IsayUncle I don't know. I guess it's nice to have someone that seems remotely concerned about what I'm doing.
For what it's worth, I got the code uploaded for the revised assignment and for the next one. Need to check the site before I submit them. Once those are off, I'll be on the 8th and only have 2 left to do.
@Enthenia
That is great! For various reasons it seems like you've been struggling with six and seven for awhile so seeing #8 coming to the picture is fantastic.
@IsayUncle it was the JavaScript. Thought I was supposed to work with the existing script which looked cryptic to me. When I saw another student's work, I realized that it didn't have to be exactly like the resource (sometimes professors want you to do the exact same thing).
The 8th is stylizing a gallery with js (or to be more precise, adding functionality to a gallery) so once I do that, I think I'll go back and fix a page that has some of my pictures. I forget what the last two assignments are about. Something about form validation I believe.
@Enthenia
I hope things go well with your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
I cannot possibly see how your father wouldn't be proud of you. You are a hard working, self reliant, and a responsible person. In addition to that, you continue to grow and improve. I can only imagine he would love for you to be as proud of yourself as he is of you. You are a shining star.
@IsayUncle my mom said he had to have five bypasses. No medical expert but that sounds excessive.
I don't know. I just don't think I've ever accomplished anything. Not really. Yes I got in the honors society at the university but there's over 200k members. I guess it's just like how I don't draw. Not really. I can't do anything from scratch.
Ah, it's almost time to clock in...
@Enthenia
We all have our own unique gifts. Sometimes it's so easy to see our inadequacies that it clouds our minds to the truth of our gifts. Your worried you can't draw. I can't sing. i even got kicked off a baptist church choir..... 🤣 Made me so mad/embarresed, I quit goting to that church.
I never got better and to tell you the truth it really doesn't matter. There's so many other things that we can do and that we need to spend our time on 'cause we can make things better.
But it sounds like you want to draw and you wish you could draw. I also wish I could sing and play musical instruments. I'm better at turning wrenches and cooking and I know that you are better at certain things too. I don't know what they are but I know that you have some things that you're good at.
@Enthenia I hope your dad is doing ok. I have to agree it does seem excessive.
@mytwistedsoul thanks. Haven't heard anything new. If something major happened, I would have known about it so I guess everything is all right for now
Submitted two assignments at 11 something last night. Wasn't intentional. Was fairly early cso I sat on the couch to get ready to do a picture and to let the dog rest from playing outside. Fell asleep. Next thing I knew, it was after nine & I hadn't eaten yet. I had to fix that then someone wanted to play. And I viewed the extra pages but the formatting wasn't matching the rest (& it should. I basically copied the same layout to the subsequent pages). I'm not happy with the formatting on the 7th assignment but at least I got it submitted!
Will do what I can after I get some office work done today.
@Enthenia No news is usually good news.
@mytwistedsoul well he has but I don't really feel like I've accomplished anything. Lately it seems I'm doing more things wrong than not. I don't want constant compliments but I'd like to feel that I didn't screw some up too badly.
(& I read Uncle's response. People say I have talent but I don't think I do simply because I can't draw anything without looking at something first. Writing is different but I don't really have time for that anymore.)
So I'm going to have to use my last lifeline on my 6th assignment because I forgot the bit that changes the text below the sign-in field to the name that was just entered (was wondering why it wasn't working).
And I'm working on the 8th. I don't have all the code at work so I'll have to work a bit at home. Hopefully not as late as last night. I'm already tired (11:20-3:40 is not enough).
@Enthenia Do you think where you work might contribute to that feeling of doing things wrong? Because I would think that dealing with bosses like yours would have to affect you self esteem alittle. I think maybe it takes time to get to the big accomplishments. Kind of like we have to take things for a test drive before we find what works for us. From what I've read of what you share here, you've got a lot of determination and drive. What would you consider an accomplishment for yourself?
@mytwistedsoul I had a response half typed up last night then I let the cat out and went to bed.
A "lifeline" is a term used sometimes on game shows. Usually in ones that involve trivia. It's a reserve that can be used without costing points or inflicting penalties. It could be like contacting an expert in what ever field of interest the question is about or something like that.
I was able to update the code before the assignment was reviewed so I don't know if I need to use that final option (only get three chances to submit an assignment).
Going to work on the 9th one and look at the 8th. Something isn't right because I'm supposed to have a banner at the top (like those ads at the top of some sites). I have something that says "banner" and flashes every few seconds but no images.
Work may be a contributing factor to the sensation of mediocrity. I brought that up on my only visit to HR. They had in the write-up that I was always negative and I said something like: "When I feel like I'm constantly doing things wrong, why wouldn't I be apprehensive when I get called into the (manager's) office?" I don't remember what the response was, but that entire episode was why I stopped talking in the office.
And now it doesn't really matter. My manager never comes into the office. There are three of the six supervisors who come in (one I haven't seen in over a year) and even though they claim to be constantly busy, they still have plenty of time to chat with the manager, each other, or people from other departments (another thing I got into trouble for. They claimed I was wasting too much time talking. I've never talked even half as much as some of these supervisors).
Um, there may have been another point that I needed to address but I've forgotten it.
Worked on assignments 8 and 9. Copied the instructions for the 10th. Have a roughly 48 hours to complete them.
@Enthenia I write up replies or posts and delete them lol. Or sometimes I get signed out or the page refreshes and I lose everything I wrote. Absolutely frustrating!
@mytwistedsoul well she's been out at least twice today. Right now, she's sleeping. I need to eat something but I know if I get up, she'll wake up. To use an old saying, let sleeping dogs lie.
I got the code into Visual Studio then uploaded it to the site but things still aren't looking like they should. At least I have the codes for assignments 8 & 9 uploaded. Better than what I had a few days ago.
Yeah the whole work environment....I have worked a lot of jobs (lots of retail) and this (I think) is the worst environment I have been in. After the write-up and various other things, I decided to take advantage of the education options they had. Of course, after a while, I decided to do a loan instead of the company reimbursement because I didn't want to be beholden to them for any longer than necessary.
But now, I really should go back to working on the assignment. It all has to be turned in by the end of the day tomorrow.
@Enthenia Omgosh I know that saying lol! It always amazes me how dogs can go from 0 to 60 as soon as they open their eyes!
This is kind of a vent so nobody is obligated to reply or anything. This space seemed safe enough because I don't think the person would come close to any motivation and accountability threads 😅
I've been putting off something that I think I've known I need to do for a long LONG time. Blocking someone. I met a guy here a couple of years ago in one of the chats (god has it really been that long?) They were there as a member and then he reached out in his listener account. It didn't seem too bad at first I mean yeah the conversations needed to be about him first and then maybe some time for me to talk about whatever I'm dealing with. Usually I was too tired afterwards to even want to discuss anything of mine. His replies to me usually consist of "I'm sorry to hear that. and That sucks" Helpful ya know? 😕 The conversations are basically me going through a long line of questions and getting one word replies. This person is miserable all the time. (his words, not mine) All day, every day. It's draining. First came the comparisons. Then came the demands. The verbal abuse. He apologizes but idk - it's not really an apology if someone keeps doing the same thing right? I understand that he has a lot of crap on his plate physically and mentally but this is a big place - lots and lots of people here to talk to right? And the internet is huge. And we're all here for something. So it occurred to me today, it's bad enough that he doesn't have any respect for me with the way he talks to me but it's even worse that I don't respect myself enough that I don't put a stop to it 😐 Boundaries right?
Idk maybe this is triangulation by talking about it here? Guess I'll find out if it gets flagged and deleted
@mytwistedsoul
I hope it does not get flagged and deleted. I think It's good that you vented it here so I'm responding quickly and even if it does get flagged and deleted, at least you know that I know and I know that you know that I know.... whaaat... ? u know what i mean. we can talk about it when you want.
But seriously, I'm really sorry, it seems a good thing turned sad. I think it's important to express feelings like this with others you trust, especially if you feel somewhat mired in a situation that's hard to pull yourself out of. (Glad you trusted us and this thread to share)
Talking about it openly, even if you're not looking for direction is good. sometimes just talking about it loosens up your mind so you can sort things better. If you'd like to talk more detail about it or get some moderate feedback one way or the other I'm absolutely here to listen and share.
You said you didn't think this person would find this thread. If he did would that cause you some grief.
I ask because, "can we go to your personal info page and see what your posts are?"
@IsayUncle Lol thanks! It did feel good to write it out. It's not a healthy friendship. I don't think it was from the beginning but I doubt myself a lot 😜
I am gonna use my ADHD journal to motivate myself. It is a handwritten journal so I'm gonna have to take a picture of it at the end of the evening.
I'm starting very late to get a whole lot done because I could not get motivated today. I have so much mental blockage going on in my brain that I know I have to get past it before tomorrow and I can't wake up to this mess tomorrow.
Stay tuned for my progress (or lack of) with a photo of my ADHD journal at the end of the evening.
A partial list of the challanges. Cut up and package cook ham for the fridge, package the ham stock for the freezer, vacuum invasion of ladybugs around the windows, vacuum bedroom living room and office floors, do the dishes and clean the kitchen, do receipts and finish weekly paperwork. (that's good for starters)... oh yea, phone laundry and do more laundry, redo dog beds, unload chain link fence out of the back of the work truck.
@IsayUncle Good luck! The lady bugs are so bad right now
Dad's been released today and I figured out why the banners and images weren't loading! Had a stray backslash in the code.
Right now I'm refereeing the dog and cat (playing together) and it will be time to take the pup out again. She waited for an hour or so while I tried to figure out what was wrong.
@Enthenia
Ahhhhh. good news. That's nice, glad to hear about your dad. And your course is a nice bonus you earned. Good job.
@IsayUncle thanks. Just submitted the two assignments. Just have one left to do tomorrow.
Getting ready to submit the last assignment. It's a revised version of the previous assignment.
@Enthenia
Do you mean your last last assignment, like getting your certification or degree or just the last assignment for the course? Pins and needles pins and needles tell me tell me. 🤩😁🤣😂
LOL... But seriously, Congratulations1 that is sooooo Awesome!
@IsayUncle just the last assignment. I still have 20% to complete before I get the degree.
