Plans for 2014

[bjarvis]

I'm not a big believer in new year's resolutions: if something is a good idea, it should be implemented immediately, not at the arbitrary turn of the calendar. That said, the xmas & new year's break is a great opportunity for personal introspection so new goals & targets are to be expected.

1. I'm going to continue my gym weight training with determination. My novice phase has ended so now I will focus on development & capacity. My gym membership expires in mid-July so I have a convenient built-in deadline --and a near-certain renewal.
   
   
2. I'm going to cut down to 15% body fat (20% currently) by May 1. Depending in how it goes, I may push onwards to 12%. More veggies & meat, more exercise, less starch, less (*sob*) sugar.
   
   
3. I'm going to pursue additional work skills training. At the moment, I'm unsure what form that will take but I believe all education had some value so I won't turn down opportunities which may fall into my lap.
   
   
4. I plan to see a career advisor. I like my work but I need some objective outside advice on evaluating my strengths and making possible course adjustments.
   
   
5. More massages, fewer all-nighters & working weekends.
   
   
6. I'm going to learn the C3A square dance program.
   
   
7. I want to cut back on square dance teaching. It's fun but it's exhausting and a vast time commitment. I missed a number of professional goals & opportunities in 2013 because of teaching commitments: I can't afford to keep doing that.
   
   
8. I was planning to see a chiropractor in January but the immediate physical need seems to have passed. Was it just stress or some issue now dormant? I should probably make that appointment anyway to establish a baseline.
   
   
9. I need new glasses, probably bifocals. An appointment will be made this week for as soon as convenient.
   
   
10. I want to cut back on old committee work. I've made my contributions and it's time to move on in several instances. I've already terminated one, reduced another and will let a third expire on its own. That said, I'm looking forward to new experiences in other board roles.
    
    
11. We will make some household improvements. The front door is a mess, the laundry room sink leaks and we need new towels. There's more, but this is a start.
    
    
12. Starting immediately, I'm putting $200 per paycheck into my savings account, up from $150.
    
    
13. The demon credit cards have been slain: they will stay that way.
    
    
14. We will update our wills & medical directives with our tax returns this spring. (Memo to self: don't die until then, much later if feasible.)
    
    
15. I will send xmas cards in 2014 even if it kills me.
    
    
16. Find my bliss. I haven't felt any worthy dream or goal in many years so it's time to spend some time & effort getting reacquainted with myself.