Before I make my resolutions for 2010, I thought I should grade myself on my 2009 resolutions.1. Lose Weight: Yes, I did do this, although I have yet to reach my goal. My efforts kind of stalled in September. Grade: C+.
2. Manage Debt: I'm debt free. Marital debt was paid in full as of June 2009. I can't get credit to save my life, so I'll remain debt-free for the foreseeable future. Grade: A+.
3. Save Money: I've not done so well on this front for two reasons. First, I'm paying cash for my kid's college. Second, we're pumping a lot of money into our every-second-Saturday gay cafe. Grade: F.
4. Get a Better Job: No. But that's because I don't think I could get a better job than the one I have. The thing I need to strive for is making partner. Grade: B.
5. Get Fit: I got fitter this year, but then I kinda let it slip away through the fall. Time's a-wasting. I want to lose the belly and be well on my way to Cameron Diaz arms by the time warm weather returns. I'll need to return to the pool, I'm thinking of taking up spinning, and then there's the Wii and My Fitness Coach (a Christmas gift). Grade: C.
6. Eat Right: I do this already. I just have to be ever so vigilant about portions. Grade: B+.
7. Get a Better Education: No. I am as formally educated as I can stand. But to keep my brain challenged I took up banjo. Grade: B.
8. Drink Less Alcohol: Not applicable. I have similarly bad habit that got the better of me this year. I quit that in October. Grade D+.
9. Quit Smoking Now: I gave up cigarettes 30 years ago. I enjoy an occasional cigar still.
10. Reduce Stress Overall: Yes. Taking Amanda out of high school and enrolling her in college changed everything for her and greatly reduced my stress levels. Grade: A.
11. Reduce Stress at Work: Yes. I am not the procrastinator I once was and getting things done before deadlines is a real stress reducer. Grade: A.
12. Take a Trip: Yes. Trips to Portland, OR and Naples, FL were high points, with the usual travel to PA and AR. Grade: A.
13. Volunteer to Help Others: Yes. The every-second-Saturday gay cafe, a church ministry that is solely operated by Courtney and me, has been a huge success. It's also consumed way more time, energy, and money than we ever imagined. In April I became editor of the church newsletter. I was also named to the church board and became a Sunday services lay leader. These are good, but I feel like I should be doing more in the community at large. Grade: B.
Next post: my resolutions for 2010.
6 comments:
Well, you did good overall.
I don't make resolutions, so...
My resolution is to quickly forget any resolutions I make in haste.
Well done! Hope you do as well or better for 2010.
I don't generally make resolutions but I'm putting weight loss and fitness back into my schedule. Something's gotta give ~ other than the seams of my pants!
With all that you've juggled and the accomplishments you've made, I'd say that you may have been a bit hard on yourself. I know I'm just a lurker (have been for a couple of years-- hope I haven't overstepped here), but given your ongoing efforts toward juggling daily demands against the luggage of the past and anxiety about the future, I think you've accomplished a lot more than you may have given yourself credit for. Sounds like you are really very comfortable in your skin and living a life congruent with your values. Well done, Kim!!
It all averages out well! Huzzah for 2010!
Thanks Anonymous. I appreciate the feedback.
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