Last year sucked for me. The. Absolute. Worst. It started with my divorce in February and went downhill from there. I don’t want to bore you with the details but some of the lowlights included: aforementioned divorce, financial rock-bottom, major conflict at work, 3 failed romances, medical issues (a chronic inflamed salivary gland, com’on, really?), 3 moves within a 3-month period and a brief stint of living back home with my Dad which is still too painful for me to discuss. Oh, and did I mention that I turned 40 years old too?
Amazingly, I’ve managed to survive the trials and tribulations of 2010 and have emerged in the Year of 2011. Ah, 2011!! A new year, with a clean slate, full of hope and promise!
Like a lot of people, I make New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, like a lot of people, I’ve had the same two resolutions for the last 15 years: 1) Lose 50 lbs. and maintain the weight loss; and 2) Stop living paycheck to paycheck. As you have probably surmised, since I have had the same resolutions year after year that I have never been able to stick to my resolutions.
Well, this year I’ve decided to do something different. Instead of making two absolute resolutions, I decided to be more positive and to focus on smaller, more attainable goals. As a result I have created a list of the top ten things I want to accomplish during the next 365 days (or rather, 361 days and counting). A lot of my goals still address my need to lose weight and save money, but in a fun way, I hope.
TOP 10 GOALS FOR 2011
1. Dine at the Top 50 Restaurants in Boston (Nov. 2010 Boston Magazine). *
2. Start a blog and post at least 52 entries this year.
3. Complete the Nantasket Beach Mini-triathlon in September.
4. Eat healthy meals at least 5 days a week.
5. Read at least 1 book a week.
6. Spend more time with my friends and family.
7. Deposit $50 a pay period into my savings account.
8. Start taking pilot lessons.
9. Move towards my goal of becoming a nurse by taking at least one class per semester.
10. Send Christmas Cards this year.
So there you have it…my list, for all the world to see. I must admit, I do have selfish motives for sharing my goals with all of you. I figured that by putting it out there, maybe I will be more accountable about following through this year. Needless to say, I still need the help of all of you. Next time you see me, don’t forget to ask me about the last book I read or how my pilot’s lessons are coming along because let’s be honest, 15-year old habits will be hard to break. Besides, we can all use a little help from our friends.
Happy New Year’s, my friends. Cheers!
*I know that this goal totally contradicts my ultimate goals of losing weight and saving money, but a girl has to have a little fun in her life, right?
Love your blog - you're off to a roaring start. Have you seen this? http://jezebel.com/5721528/fuck-you-2010
ReplyDeleteAlso, I don't mean to sell on your blog (I promise), but have you looked at PerkStreet? Yes, I work for them, but I'm also a customer and I've earned over $300 in the last six months just for spending like I always do. It's not truckloads of cash, but it's a little wiggle room that really helped the paycheck to paycheck squeeze.
I recently finished "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" - really good. Lots of dogs. If you like dogs.
OMG, I just checked out jezebel's post. That's fucking awesome and really what I was thinking as I was writing! That's for checking out my blog and for the book suggestion. I will definitely check it out along with PerkStreet. Best, Kim
ReplyDeleteWow, that's all awesome!
ReplyDeleteNice list, I think you can do it and I am willing to help with #'s 1, 3 and 6.
ReplyDeletePilot lessons? You can take them in Marshfield.
I read "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle", it was recommended by my dentist a few years ago, I enjoyed it.
Good Luck Kim!