2011 is coming to a close soon. Well, to be exact, in another month's time. Sticking to Chick-a-lodeon's tradition, it's time to evaluate past Resolutions and make new ones for the new year. That's the least I should do, seeing I haven't posted a single thing other than my Resolutions post for the whole of 2011.
For 2010, I resolved to achieve 3 things.
1) Love
2) A car
3) Do great work
I achieved 2 & 3. And I had a crush on a gay. Totally failed on no.1
I had bigger dreams for 2011.
1) Love
2) 40% total income saved
3) Gain 5kg, work out 2-3X weekly
4) Start writing a book
5) A house
6) Promotion & increment
7) Love my neighbour
8) Keep things simple & real
9) Stay present
I'm happy to say I somewhat achieved 6 out of the 9.
Most people have stopped calling me skinny, and people who know me tell me I've put on weight. Appetite's great plus I love to eat. And I can safely say, I work out bout... once a week? To me, that's a passable no.3 achieved. I haven't started writing a book (ambitious much?) but I have started on short stories. And I've gained confidence in my writing. A fellow writer commented I should write a book. Another (whom I admire) said I was a good writer. I have a long way to go, but now at least I can stop going in reverse. It's time to move forwards. =) And so, no.4 - passably achieved.
A house - achieved, with help from my parents. Valuable lesson learned: life is not always about going solo. We give what we can, and we receive what is given. Be grateful and cherish the love, because that's what really matters in life.
7, 8 and 9 - achieved. And more to learn. It seems that this year, I've grown more spiritually than materially. And that's just fab!
No.2's out the window. I treated myself too well for that this year. Oops.
No. 6's out too. Company's got major changes and not doing well. But I still love it here and I want to stay.
That leaves no.1, and that's complicated. I have once again fallen in love with the wrong man. The good news is, I CAN fall in love.
So what's 2012's resolutions? Let's take some time to plan. We have a month, after all. And roughly, I need:
1) A husband
2) An increment
3) Write a book
4) A religion
5) Current home makeover
6) Travel
7) Contribute to society
There. Now to refine to measurable terms.
For 2010, I resolved to achieve 3 things.
1) Love
2) A car
3) Do great work
I achieved 2 & 3. And I had a crush on a gay. Totally failed on no.1
I had bigger dreams for 2011.
1) Love
2) 40% total income saved
3) Gain 5kg, work out 2-3X weekly
4) Start writing a book
5) A house
6) Promotion & increment
7) Love my neighbour
8) Keep things simple & real
9) Stay present
I'm happy to say I somewhat achieved 6 out of the 9.
Most people have stopped calling me skinny, and people who know me tell me I've put on weight. Appetite's great plus I love to eat. And I can safely say, I work out bout... once a week? To me, that's a passable no.3 achieved. I haven't started writing a book (ambitious much?) but I have started on short stories. And I've gained confidence in my writing. A fellow writer commented I should write a book. Another (whom I admire) said I was a good writer. I have a long way to go, but now at least I can stop going in reverse. It's time to move forwards. =) And so, no.4 - passably achieved.
A house - achieved, with help from my parents. Valuable lesson learned: life is not always about going solo. We give what we can, and we receive what is given. Be grateful and cherish the love, because that's what really matters in life.
7, 8 and 9 - achieved. And more to learn. It seems that this year, I've grown more spiritually than materially. And that's just fab!
No.2's out the window. I treated myself too well for that this year. Oops.
No. 6's out too. Company's got major changes and not doing well. But I still love it here and I want to stay.
That leaves no.1, and that's complicated. I have once again fallen in love with the wrong man. The good news is, I CAN fall in love.
So what's 2012's resolutions? Let's take some time to plan. We have a month, after all. And roughly, I need:
1) A husband
2) An increment
3) Write a book
4) A religion
5) Current home makeover
6) Travel
7) Contribute to society
There. Now to refine to measurable terms.
