Not being one for resolutions, I opt for revolutions.
Often, it seems that at the end of each year, my only goal is to continue on the path that I am on. This year seems to basically carry the same transition. Over the past few years especially, I’ve been having a revolution in my mind, and rethinking a lot of the way I live my life. Here are a few things that I have been up to, and some real goals to accomplish this next year.
THINGS TO KEEP UP
Investing in my @little-peppers. I have one chance to be the best dad that I can be, and then it’s all over, and they are gone. Now is the only chance that I can guarantee that I have to spend time with them and teach them. The life skills and knowledge that I can give them will prove themselves to be extremely valuable, but only if I actually pass it on to them.
Using my time and talents to find ways to keep supplementing my income so I can attempt to get to the point that I can just work from home. I’ve got a few things going on anyways, but steemit has been huge in this transition too! If I can keep heading the direction I’m going, eventually I’ll wind up at home!
Committing myself to be faithful and invested in @mama-pepper. It’s been a blast knowing her this past decade, and we have certainly had our ups and downs. Thankfully, we both serve a God of love, reconciliation, and forgiveness, so that’s been huge in staying together.
Focusing on God and living my life His way. It’s been around 8 or 9 years now, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Not only does it make a huge difference here on earth, but my eternity has been forever changed as well. I can remember my life my way, and I’m glad that I’m done with that.
Continue growing a lot of our food and planting food trees and plants. Hunting, fishing, and raising animals will continue to help too, plus it’s so much fun. We need a trustworthy food source that can save us money.
NEW GOALS
I need to purchase some land in the near future, and hopefully it’ll be happening soon.
I also need to put in a drive way and clear some of that land.
Finances. I’ve got money for that land right now, and some extra, but nowhere near what I need to build a house for my family, so that’ll be the biggest obstacle for me to face this upcoming year. We will see what happens though, and I’ll keep you posted.
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There ain't no shortage of land where I live (or fish, or moose, or deer, or mushrooms)!
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Hmmm... BC is nice, from what I remember. (I think that's where you are, right, or was that @twiceuponatime?)
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We're neighbors (here in BC). We stand side by side.
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Right, that's it!
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Gorgeous land!!!!!
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There sure is a lot of it out there!
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A good farewell to 2016 and welcome to 2017 @pappa-pepper.
I wish you and all the other peppers every happiness and success this year. It has been a real treat getting to know a bit more about you last year, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you, and perhaps collaborating on something fun together.
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That sounds excellent, and we enjoyed the rabbit story!
On to 2017!
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When I become a big time steemit contributor, I wish that I may trade some steem for some land. (currently looking in zona)
Not to swap steem for bitcoin for dollar for land, but a straight swap.
A barter of immense proportions.
That is what I wish. And I hope that steem will be up to the task. I will do my best to help.
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Wow, a straight up trade?
What a barter indeed!
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If (when?) Steem becomes a more recognised and widely used form of money, then such trade won’t be considered a barter anymore! ;)
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Great point!
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Being awesome papa-pepper
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Is that something to continue, or a new goal?
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Absolutely. Sound good to me. Why not?
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You are much too kind, thank you!
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Another wonderful post of thankfulness, optimism and goodness from @papa-pepper!
A new year in itself is a revolution: yet another revolution of Earth around the Sun. ;)
Picture source
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I know, it's a fun bit of wordplay and thanks for catching it!
You are funny and wise my friend!
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Wow... all the pictures of land - they have me salivating! :) Isn't it so cool that we all have that in common? A longing for a piece of land to identify as "home"! Everyone who posted pictures - BEAUTIFUL properties! I hope you get yours soon Papa P! :)
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I'll do a post about it when I do!
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i have no idea how to send you a message - but I just wrote my "Introduce Myself" - hehehe i made it interesting! LOL check it out :)
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I'll check it out... message received.
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Revolution 2017. I like that!!
Full Steem ahead!
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Thanks Brother- I'm glad that you liked it!
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WE STEEMON into 2017!
Funny, how you are looking into land I'm doing the same thing! I'll keep you posted my friend :)
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Yes, please keep me posted!
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Working from home thats my dream
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Hopefully we can both get to that point!
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Happy new year. Making my home my office and a pleasant place to be is my goal.
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It sure would (will) be nice!
Maybe even this year!
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Awe man, I was hoping to leave that whole "undervalued" thing in the past... Oh well, maybe in 2018!
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Happy New Year. Enjoy each day.
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You too my friend.
Be blessed and enjoy each day!
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Nice style papa-pepper. I like to read your stuff. You are writing directly out of real life. No fake theme, no bla–bla and very often with a strong portion of humor. Now, after one month in steemit, I can see a few good writers in steemit. I will vote your blog, when I'm back from my nap. Now, my vote-power is still down. Sorry.
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Also, I always read your name as "a-frog" but I just realized that it may actually be "afro-g".
Perhaps I missed something previously, but would you mind letting me know which one it is?
Thanks @afrog.
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Come on. Have a serious look on my avatar. Then you know that I'm a frog and this frog is always present in my stories too. But it's a great idea. Once, when the frog-theme is trivialized, then I am able to change easy to afro-g for getting new writing power. Thank you for this Plan–B.
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That was an attempt at a strong portion of humor, but I'm glad you got a plan B out of it!
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Humor is always a proper method to be constructive. Eight hours before it was much too late for me to understand anything. Your attempt of humor has been perfect. I just failed by tiredness.
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That's OK, 8 hours later I still want to call you Afro-G!
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Darn depleting voting power... I know the feeling! 😎
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The land right for you is out there..... (It's just waiting)!
Spring Time view, from my backyard to yours!
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Lord willing I will be returning the photo favor soon enough!
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Absolutely stunning!
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