Megan the Nautie Mermate
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A LADY SAILOR
I am constantly planning. I write notes in my day planner, I write on post its that I stick into my day planner, I have lists on my phone, I plan. My plan changes a lot. Some of that is due to my shipping schedule and some of that is due to my personality but, I'm rarely without a plan.
As you dive into 2015 make a plan to actualize those goals!
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I have favorite things about this blog. Of course. Some things I love sharing, some things I really think hard about before posting, sometimes it feels like pulling teeth when I sit down to write and sometimes, it just feels effortless. One thing I always love is sharing are Mettle Makers.
The history of the Mettle Maker - somewhere around two years ago I got my first Chief Mates job. I was frazzled. To say the least. I had quit a job without having anything lined up. Somewhere around that time Bridget left a comment giving me kudos for mustering my mettle (I looked really, really hard for the original comment and just ran out of time). The word mettle stuck with me and I decided to keep it around.
The word felt old fashioned and sweet. It also felt so strong - it can't be a coincidence that it sounds like Medal and Metal.
“met-tle
/’medl/
noun
a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.
”the team showed their true mettle in the second half”
synonyms: spirit, fortitude, strength of character, moral fiber, resolve, resolution, backbone, grit, bravery, valor, daring, courage ”
Before I knew it I was making mettle.
I've decided it's about time I start making my own Mettle Makers instead of searching through Pinterest for images - and well, if I'm making them I better be sharing them!
My plan is to deliver them straight to your inbox as a thank you for being my friends! You all have no idea how much you've helped me through the years. Providing me with moral support, encouragement, a quiet listening ear and a judgement free zone to just figure things out. I appreciate it more than I can effectively articulate.
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This Mettle Maker is dedicated to travel. To having no clue what I'm doing with my life and traveling anyways! C'est La Vie! Move Forward!
Last week I stumbled upon the ultimate Mettle Maker.
I read an article written by my friend Kate (Remember last year when I went to Vegas to meet other bloggers? She's a friend from there!). She posted a link saying she wrote a vulnerable piece but was incredibly proud of her work - of course I followed it and found this:
I Vowed To Kill Myself By Age 30 - My Birthday Is Next Month
I was stunned. It was raw, it was scary and most importantly it was real.
She followed the article published last week with a blog post yesterday explaining how she was planning on celebrating her 30th birthday.
She's set up an online fundraiser with a non-profit called To Write Love On Her Arms.
I love many things about this. I love that she's marking her milestone with an act of giving. I love that she's shared some facts and statistics that I was unaware of. I love that she's shared her story because I wish more people would.
I consider this the definition of Mettle. Living life. Doing the best you can. Looking for the positive - better yet, sharing the positive.
Given the fact that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America it pretty much means that we all know someone who has attempted or succeeding in taking their life.
I think words matter and, I think the internet can be an amazing place. I feel so proud of Kate for putting it all out there! I've donated to Kate's birthday fundraiser and thought you might like to also!
I've you'd like to support her fundraiser you can do so HERE.
Until I get a job there will be a daily Mettle Maker - we're on a mission - a mission to get a job and maintain mettle - so we'll call it the Mettle Mission.
Until I get a job there will be a daily Mettle Maker - we're on a mission - a mission to get a job and maintain mettle - so we'll call it the Mettle Mission.
