Goals! Everyone Should Have Goals
So being on a deployment usually means you have some extra free time on your hands. I (Leah), am definitely in that situation. I still have to do some laundry, a little grocery shopping, and even dishes, but nothing to the extent of at home. Since I do have that extra time I figured I should give myself some good goals to work towards. So I've picked two big ones, both of which I really started on today.
1) I enrolled in a course! I'll be working towards becoming a Certified Defense Financial Manager. Sounds pretty fancy, right? What is it? Well, according to the American Society of Military Comptrollers - the ones who administer the program:
"The Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), a test-based certification, is a very relevant and prestigious credential, even for those DoD financial managers (FMers) who have obtained the course-based DoD FM Certification required by the Department."
Still sounds pretty fancy, doesn't it? Or did you fall asleep in one sentence? Sorry about that! Ok, so it's probably not exciting to most people, but it's relevant to what I do, so why not learn something that will make me better?!
2) What could be more exciting than learning?? Running! I signed up for another marathon! Oh boy... I will be running the Bienwald Marathon (http://bienwald-marathon.de/) in Kandel, Germany on 11 March. It will be the 4th continent I race on, so I'm pretty excited about that. As far as the distance goes....the marathon is the one distance I haven't been happy with. I think I've done 4 marathons and all of them have not ended to my satisfaction. So of course, I want to try another one. Makes perfect sense, right? Sure. No, actually, not at all. I don't get it either, but I'm still doing it! Bonus, it was cheap for a marathon! About $40! Woot! My 18 week training plan starts in just under two weeks, so I've just been building up my mileage to this point. I think I've settled into a routine, which is nice. I've gotten one other person to sign up for the half marathon that day, so at least I have one friend there! I'm trying to convince a few other people to join us. The more the merrier!
So there you have it. I have plenty to keep me busy for the next 5 3/4 months. I'm looking forward to the challenges of each!
1) I enrolled in a course! I'll be working towards becoming a Certified Defense Financial Manager. Sounds pretty fancy, right? What is it? Well, according to the American Society of Military Comptrollers - the ones who administer the program:
"The Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), a test-based certification, is a very relevant and prestigious credential, even for those DoD financial managers (FMers) who have obtained the course-based DoD FM Certification required by the Department."
Still sounds pretty fancy, doesn't it? Or did you fall asleep in one sentence? Sorry about that! Ok, so it's probably not exciting to most people, but it's relevant to what I do, so why not learn something that will make me better?!
2) What could be more exciting than learning?? Running! I signed up for another marathon! Oh boy... I will be running the Bienwald Marathon (http://bienwald-marathon.de/) in Kandel, Germany on 11 March. It will be the 4th continent I race on, so I'm pretty excited about that. As far as the distance goes....the marathon is the one distance I haven't been happy with. I think I've done 4 marathons and all of them have not ended to my satisfaction. So of course, I want to try another one. Makes perfect sense, right? Sure. No, actually, not at all. I don't get it either, but I'm still doing it! Bonus, it was cheap for a marathon! About $40! Woot! My 18 week training plan starts in just under two weeks, so I've just been building up my mileage to this point. I think I've settled into a routine, which is nice. I've gotten one other person to sign up for the half marathon that day, so at least I have one friend there! I'm trying to convince a few other people to join us. The more the merrier!
So there you have it. I have plenty to keep me busy for the next 5 3/4 months. I'm looking forward to the challenges of each!
Leah ~
ReplyDeleteNice to see Cheeky finally allowed you on the keyboard!
Proud of your goals! ...and I'm convinced you'll reach them with flying colors! CDFM Fancy-Pants!
Not envious of the run, especially as the forecast (previous runs) show temps of high 20's to low 30's! But I know you'll do fine... and certainly won't get over-heated! : )
...and shouldn't that be 5 1/2 months!? Wishful on my end!
~ Meem