Sure, New Year’s is over, but it’s never too late to look ahead and go after your goals. That’s why we sent our team in search of people willing to share what they’re looking forward to most and plan to achieve in 2018.
PHOTOS AND ANSWERS COMPILED BY JENNIFER MCNELLY AND JOSE APONTE
- “This year, I’m really excited about being in school, so I’ve made a goal to really do well and get good grades. I also want to focus on my new band. We don’t have a name yet … but we will soon.” JOSH FULLERTON New Albany
- “I’ve made a personal goal to not get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of every day. For 2018. I want to find pleasure in the small things, spend time with people and just enjoy life.” EMILY BETHANY New Albany
- “Like many people do in the new year, I’ve resolved to really focus on my health and get back into shape. However, the biggest challenge I’ve set for myself is to learn how to relax. I’m really a Type A personality and take on a lot of projects at one time, but I never really get to enjoy the process. I want to change that. I want to still have projects but actually take the time to enjoy the tasks. I also definitely want to make sure that I have more ‘Vic time’ thrown in there.” VIC OBERHAUSEN New Albany
- “I have several resolutions for this year. The top of my list is to push out the toxic influences out and smile more. I know I need to say no more often. I know I can do anything I put my mind to, but that does not mean I should. I hope to take the lessons I learned in 2017 and apply them to 2018.” JULIE JACKSON New Albany
- “I look forward to a successful relationship with school, the church and the people I love.” CHASE HOWARD Sellersburg
- “I look forward to the 2018 election season.” STUART NORDHOFF New Salisbury, Indiana
- “My goals include traveling to Miami to represent Indiana University Southeast at a conference and graduating in May.” JEWELL CONNER Owensboro, Kentucky
- “I want to see the Indianapolis Colts become a good team again.” BRENNEN GOODIN Sellersburg
- “I’m personally looking forward to more snow. I have an old sled from the 1960s that I itch to get on every year. I also look forward to a little peace.” DUSTIN KIEFER Scottsburg
- “I look forward to the Cincinnati Reds being a good team again.” ZACH DENSFORD Sellersburg
- “I am looking forward to graduating college and beginning my professional career.” KAITLIN PORTER Jeffersonville
- “This year I’m really focusing on setting myself up for the rest of my life – my career, personal relationships, all of that. I’m trying to be the best person I can possibly be. I want to be the best version of me.” CODY USHER Sellersburg
- “In August 2017, I made a big change and moved from Mexico to the United States and started working on my master’s degree. I got here the day before school started. I am hoping that this year I can really improve my English language skills so that I can succeed in the program.” CRISTINA CORDOVA PAZ Clarksville
- “This year, I am looking forward to my last year in college and graduating in December. SAMUEL MURPHY New Albany
- “I’m currently a student and I’ll be graduating later this year. I can definitely say that I’m really looking forward to finishing school and getting started on my career.” ETHAN JOHNSON Sellersburg
- “I’m a member of the United States Air Force, so I’ve moved around a lot. I’m brand new to the area. This year, I really want to get to know Louisville better and see what the city has to offer.” LATRICE THOMAS Louisville
- “For 2018, I’m really hoping to see women have a stronger presence in society.” HATTIE PEYRON Clarksville
- “I’ve decided that I really want to put myself out there more, be bolder and try new things.” LYDIA WIECZOREK New Albany
- “My goal for 2018 includes traveling where I’ve never been before and finding more creative outlets to deal with busy schedules.” JOHN RENFROW Louisville
- “For me 2018 is the year of mental health. Last year I was not motivated. This year will be filled with yoga, therapy, and loved ones. My number one priority is me.” SARAH MAGIN Louisville
- “I love puppies (specifically boxers). I’ve worked as a vet tech for four years in Louisville. This year, more than anything, I’m just looking forward to petting more puppies.” CHANDLER COOPER Louisville
- “My goals for 2018 include using skills I learned in my B96.5 radio internship to better the Horizon Radio. I want to give listeners a radio show they are not used to having.” JERREN HARRISON Louisville