As the year begins, I have set some resolutions for myself that hopefully will stick this year. Some are ones that I start out with every year, while others are new.
1. Lose weight - The goal is five pounds per month, but I think i can do more. Better to set it lower and excel rather than high and not meet the goal. I'm giving up all non-water drinks for a month, then drink them sparingly afterwards. My sister and I have a competition going on to see who can lose the most by the end of June. I gotta beat her.
2. Read 2 books per month (24 total) - I almost accomplished this in 2009, so it shouldn't be too difficult. I'm almost done the first for the year. Only 23 more to go.
3. Save money and pay off debt - I need to save money, as I have no savings and plan to move to the Dominican Republic in 2 and half years. I'll begin in March, with the goal of putting away 150 dollars a month. I also need to pay off my debt. 4 things will be paid off completely this year.
4. Learn Spanish - I should say work on my Spanish and use it more. I know a lot of Spanish but don't use it as much as I should, especially with a classroom full of students who all speak Spanish (and English too). I'm plan to practice everyday through reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
5. Organize and keep to a schedule - In order for all of the above to work I need to develop a schedule for myself and stick to it. I also want to get myself more organized.
6. Keep on top of school work - Don't fall behind in marking papers. It has been my downfall lately. I need to keep on top of all work from school and get papers marked ASAP.
7. Computerize schedule and calendar - I want to get my calendar onto the computer and then onto my blackberry. This way I always know when I have something planned and don't have to wait until I get home to check my little planner.
Well, that's it. It's going to be quite a task to complete all of them, but they all are reasonable and can be accomplished, as long as I stick to them.
