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New Year's Resolutions for 2009

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Mon, 12/29/08 • comments (5)

As always, a list of last year's resolutions:

  • Pay down my debt. [check!]
  • Maintain my body weight below 175 lbs.
  • Take at least one 4-day camping trip.
  • Test for my orange belt in Krav Maga.
  • Do fun stuff to stay in shape. [check!]
  • See four big-ticket concerts this year. [check!]
  • Draw regularly.
  • Play music regularly.

I've markedly reduced my debt, I've stayed in shape, and I've had a great time doing it. I've gone to several concerts (NIN, Smashing Pumpkins, the L.A. Phil, and a fantastic gospel choir performance.) I've also found and enjoyed a lot of great recorded music.

Oddly, it's the stuff that didn't happen that I'm really proud of, because the reason it didn't happen is that it got crowded out by more important stuff.

I have an incredible girlfriend. I've spent more and more time on restorative activity like yoga. Instead of testing for my orange belt in Krav Maga, I learned to snowboard. And I have a great new job.

All in all, it's been a great year. I wouldn't change a thing. So I'm going to keep all the same resolutions for next year, with one new one:

  • Buy only what I really need.

Use up, wear out, make due, or do without. Be frugal. Buy only what I really need. I already have everything I need to have a lot of fun. I don't need a new bike, or new clothes, or a fancy car.

And, of course, there are plenty of really important things that are not even on the list. My loved ones, my job, my health. Those are things that I hope I need no reminders for.

Oh, and while I generally hate "life assessment" quizzes, there's one that I actually like: the Clean Sweep life assessment quiz. My current score is 89.

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Instead of yearly resolutions, we like to make a list of life goals and things we've accomplished. Haven't even thought about a list yet this year.
Meagan | 12/29/08 4:35PM
Ok, so here are our goals, in no particular order: 1) Be more active. Use our new tennis racquets, walk, do yard work. 2) Plant a vegetable garden and enjoy the fruits of our labors. 3) Try to change to a less meat/more veggie diet. 4) Get more financially secure. Pay down debt, save more, spend less. 5) Raise reasonably well-adjusted kids.

They tend not to change much year to year. Some years we do better than others.

Meagan | 01/01/09 10:38AM
hmm...so im thinking that frisbee and kicking a "soccer" ball around at the park count as fun stuff to stay in shape :)
me | 01/04/09 10:02PM
You bet! I'm thinking that an oversized soccer ball should be standard issue to everyone in need of stress relief. Great fun!

Meagan: Re. #2: Have you thought about blogging the project? I'd love to hear how it goes!

raser | 01/05/09 1:14AM
I hadn't thought about blogging it, but maybe we can do that.
Meagan | 01/05/09 12:14PM
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