Mini Milestone Celebration
Yesterday I was able to complete the first draft or iteration of a project for my mentor. I’d been working on it for over a month and faced a bunch of obstacles. It’s not ideal, nor is it the way I envisioned it, but it’s close. The technology is basically in the first generation and although I can see where it’s going and how it’ll improve, what I sent over to my mentor will have to suffice for now.
Last week I’d written about iteration and making improvements later, but having something to put out now. I took my own advice and applied that very lesson. It’s not perfect, but it’s really good. At least I think so and I’m certain my mentor will think the same. Ideally the version I sent would be the version I envisioned, but we live in the real world and ideal is not always the case. With the first version completed, I celebrated.
A low profile and rather basic celebration, but a celebration nonetheless. I ate lunch at one of my favorite places and I strolled around casually reveling in hitting a milestone. A bit later, I walked around my new building and actually did something I don’t usually do, I bought a fancy coffee. For health reasons, I drink black coffee every morning, no sugar, no cream. Since I was celebrating I chose to indulge with cream and sugar in the form of a latte.
I’m aware eating lunch and drinking a latte isn’t much of a celebration. I’m also aware that staying close to home, not hitting the bar with friends and drinking away the night isn’t much of a celebration. However, basking in the moment and acknowledging the accomplishment is the celebration. It’s another step along the journey. Yesterday’s accomplishment inches me a bit closer to the end goal. It puts me just a little closer and that’s worth noting.
Oftentimes we may think the accomplishment is too small. Oftentimes, if it’s not the end goal, we’re dismissive. I’ve been that way in my past and I’m sure others have as well. I no longer desire, nor will I allow myself to diminish my accomplishments. Some may have enjoyed a night of revelry if they’d accomplished the same, but for me, I’m well aware there’s more that’s needed. I’m not at the end of my journey, but I’m a little bit closer.
Today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, I am grateful that:
One milestone was achieved. I’ll set another milestone of one per day until the end of the month. That’s my new task at hand.
Prompting is becoming less challenging. It takes practice as with everything, and I’m happy to be more comfortable with something I hadn’t even heard of a year ago.
The thought of practicing and learning the piano came to mind. It may be something that’ll aid in my rehab. I’ll speak to a professional and get their expert feedback before continuing, but it may truly assist. The mere possibility brings hope.
How do you acknowledge completion of milestones?
Abe,
Be Greater!!!
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