I spend a lot of time living in potential. I like to ensure I have a direction to steer me forward. Something to walk into, if you will. Sometimes, though, I'm hit with the realization that those futures, glorious as they may be, only come when I act.
Dreaming is easy. Doing is where the effort comes in, so here are two long-held dreams I commit to this month.
I will launch my Patreon.
For the last year or more, I've been dreaming of starting a Patreon page for The Gayly Nerd. In the past months, I've had people offering to support me through one. But, silly as it seems, the idea of creating an introduction video has terrified me too much to act. No more. By February 14, 2020, my Patreon will be live.
I will schedule an international trip.
From the ages 17-19, I traveled to a variety of countries and continents. In the last 11 years, I have traveled to exactly 0. Although I have moved across the United States, I haven't left its borders, and I'm convinced I've grown less for it. New countries, cultures, and languages give so many opportunities to grow and challenge yourself. By February 14, I will have booked a ticket to visit one of the many countries I've fantasized about seeing for the last 11 years.
What dreams will you act on this month?
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