So it's been 4 months in and so far nothing majorly disastrous has happened.... So far 2012 seems to be going a lot better than 2011 - However, with 8 months left for our imminent doom, let's not hold our breath for too long!
Getting back to the matter at hand - I'm not very good at sticking to New Year's resolution so I decided not to make any this year, but rather wait a while to see how the year was gonna go before I started planning too much.... One quarter in and so far so good, so now I'm gonna take a look at what needs to be worked out. And list it out - simply because I like lists :P
1) Career
One of the main reasons I started this blog last year was that work stress was getting to me waaaay too much than was comfortable. In fact last year the "work" part was all about change & limbo - I had no clue what I was doing or where I wanted to be - in fact I changed jobs twice in the last year! 2012 is all about stability - I finally have a job that challenges me in ways I never thought possible! Its brought out skills and strengths I didn't know I had. While its not to say that there aren't sources of stress (such as b***** bosses and flawed systems) I honestly think I can learn a lot from this job, and use it as a stepping stone to greater feats. But in the meantime I also need to work something out for myself - find something I am truly passionate about and go for it!
Goals for 2012
- Get Confirmed
- Stay where I am for at least 1 year
- Look for a good business opportunity for a start-up venture
2) Family
Last year while I went through the most emotional turmoil ever my family were the only ones there to deal with all the drama that no one else was supposed to see, even when at times I completely shut them out! 2012 so far has been a good one for the "FAM" as a whole - we've been spending a lot more time together and actually having fun :)
Goals for 2012
- Spend more time with the family (at least one family trip this year!)
- Help out more around the house (starting with dishes!)
3) Friends
2011 was the year that I alienated most of my friends and it was not my proudest moment, but sometimes you just can't help it - Circumstances get in the way. 2012 in that way has been far more promising - met up with the BC gals several times which has got to be way more than the last 2 years combined!! So this year is going to be back to basics with the friends even if it means I have to go back to my organizing ways!!
Goals for 2012
- Make sure to meet up with the different gangs at least once every 2 months
- Those who are far away will have to make do with the constant FB bugging
4) Relationships
2011 like every other year was the same mantra "you don't need a guy" or rather if I were to look at it from a 5th grade POV "guys stink" :P 2012 I think will be the year to be more open to the prospect that not all guys might be losers or cheats or liars and give them the benefit of the doubt!!
Goal for 2012
- DO NOT RUN!!
5) Education
Let's face it - I'm a nerd and proud of it! I really missed not studying anything last year ( if you don't count trying and failing at psych!). I've done my degree, done my post grad diploma and am collecting work experience - so the next natural step is Master's. This year will be used to lay down all the ground work for a good MBA programme. Which means tackling one of the toughest exams - The GMAT.
Goal for 2012
- Study and pass the GMAT
6) Extra Curricular
Last year was completely one dimensional - WORK!! And that was not a very healthy option. So this year its all about rounding out and changing focus towards finding the right balance between work and play. Starting dancing classes has so far begun to do that, so its all about continuity now.
Goals for 2012
- Finish with the Beginner's class and move to Advanced class
- Start a new sport
- Learn a new language
7) Myself
I need to also focus on myself or as my mother puts it have some "me time" - so 2012 is gonna be more about me too... If I don't care about me no one else is going to. So I've decided to set my self some goals regarding me!
Goals for 2012
- Gain 10kgs so that I will be underweight no more
- Get a tattoo (finally got permission!)
- Blog more since writing is good for the health :)
I think I've finally got my To - Do List down which will serve as a directional guide for all things 2012, which I truly believe will be a completely different and better experience than 2011; at least until the inevitable doom and gloom of world's end!!
