For post 999, I wanted to do a check in with my resolutions last year (posted the link so you know I'm not fibbing..haha)... Sooo.. Here they are! Updates are in bold!
Update: Well, I participated in a leadership exploration group which I was nominated for through my management. :) I was also voted to be and served as the loaned executive for our company through the United W*y Campaign this year! And...as some of you read recently, I got a leetle promotion! So, I'd consider this one met for now! This is an ongoing process...development that is... and I'm glad I feel like I made some great steps this year. :)
2. Get fit. I was SO good at this last year. And with a trip to Vegas and high school reunion approaching, there's no time like the present to get back in it. I've been checking out a new gym b/c they have better trainers and a pool. I think a pool would be good for my back...and I used to swim...so why not, right?! We'll see...
Update: *sigh* Do we really need to talk about this one? haha... I got in decent shape for my vacay with Eric, but lately have not been so impressed with my efforts..or lack thereof. *le sigh* This will prolly make the list again this year..
3. Volunteer. This was one of my "mini" goals for last year...but this year, I want to up it. There's some part of my life that just doesnt feel as fulfilled...and it's this part. You're never too busy to give back, so I will find the right philanthropy and will help out! And you can come too!!
Update: Happy to report serving as a loaned exec for the United W*y this year for three months full time definitely broadened my volunteer horizons and I'm very pleased with that! You've all read about that journey, so I won't go on and on, but I will say I already signed up for the "community investments" piece of the UW campaign for 2010! It's basically the allocation committee for where funds like I helped raise this year will actually go.
4. I plan to continue with the financially responsible thing and build from it...
Update: A perpetual work in progress. haha.. I'm responsible and all, but financially planning is never really done, is it? *le sigh*
5. GET.A.NEW.CAR. Sheez!
Update: I GOT A NEW CAR in February of 2009! I now have a Ford Edge with all the stuff I wanted...including my fav, heated seats. *happy sigh* And I still love her today! She hasn't had any problems and got a great report at her check up a couple weeks ago! (She kinda need a bath and a good vacuuming right now, but we won't go there).
6. Continue to travel, etc, when I have the chance. Life is about planning, saving, etc...but if there's one thing I learned while I was working every break, every summer, every Friday afternoon at the firm...Life's about memories and family and friends and experiences more than its about billing hours, saving a few hundred extra dollars, etc... You wont always have the chance to take "that weekend trip" etc...
Update: I love this one. I try to keep it on the list every year! This year, Eric and I were really fortunate with a combo of travel miles, traveling in low season, etc.. and were able to go to St. Lucia! Ahh, to go back there right now... Easily the best vacation I've ever taken and favorite place I've ever visited. :)
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Overall, I'm pretty pleased with how I did. 2009 was a pretty good year, peeps! So, I think I'll post my new resolutions tonight if possible along with some things I've learned in 2009. What about you? Do you do resolutions and check-in with them or am I the only lame one here..? :)
And in other fun news, I think I've found someone who said she'll help me with my bloggy design! I am so freaking excited you have no idea!!!
Hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday!! We got some more snow yesterday but nothing crazy thankfully!!!
What's everyone doing for NYE? I tried to make pin curls last night for my 1920s themed party we're attending and um.. let's just say I looked like Shirley Temple gone wrong when I woke up this morning. Whoa. Not gonna do that..haha...
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Just started following your blog, very cute stuff!
I should go back and look at my resolutions...I have no clue what they were!
Hope you have a great New Year's!
I did not keep ONE resolution from last year! So bad. This year I am determined to keep ALL of them!!
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Good for you for sticking to your 09 goals!
I don't necessarily make "resolutions" as much as set goals...kind of like you do. Travel more, try to attend church more often, work out, read so many books, visit so many museums...with the goal to make me a better over-all person. I may do better on some than others, but its always a good process!!! And I enjoyed your list from last year. Looks like you got much accomplished. If 2010 is anything like 2009, you'll be kicking it!!!
Okay seriously your too cute--I love this!
i love this post! You should be proud of how much you got accomplished in '09!! I am no good with my resolutions...mostly because I pick one lame resolution and never stick to it... I am thinking I may have to get a little more serious in 2010 :)
I am super jealous of your NYE plans! how fun is a 1920's themed partay? We are going to Gilleys to listen to Brandon Rhyder ((texas country anyone?)) which will be fun, but I love getting dressed for a theme! Have fun and be careful!!
WOW you did awesome with your 2009 goals can't wait to see what's on the list for 2010.
Ahh what a cute post! I don't remember my 09 resolutions - is that bad? Or did I just not make any haha...We are having people over our house for NYE - but your party sounds SO fun! Hope your hair comes out fabulous - can't wait to see the recap in photos!
I don't make resolutions, I make plans. I'm getting shit done in 2010. Use a curling iron for the curls...they won't be as Shirley temple!
You totally rocked 2009's resolutions! I have to say that you're one of the only people I know that actually made significant progress-way to go!
I'm looking forward to reading about this years resolutions :)
I love the New Year and the chance to have a fresh start at things, but I'm one of those people that sort of forget about their resolutions a couple of months into the New Year...I'm hoping I can change that this year!
So jealous of your party! You will have a blast and I CANNOT wait to see pics :)
You did good! I also am going to review my goals tonight and see how I did. And regarding St. Lucia, I was just looking at another resort there today! I'll keep you posted on when I book the honeymoon if thats where we go! Bring on 2010!!
p.s. my new profile picture is of me in front of Britney's Baby One More Time...outfit in Vegas. I thought you'd like that! :) Did you see she went brunette? I'm not a fan...
I totally stopped making them - because I wasn't keeping them. :)
However I am going to try to make ONE this year - be more financially responsible. I started by looking at where my money was going and (gulp) I need to stop eating out.
Soooooooo we'll see. And I will definitely be holding myself accountable next year.
Good luck chicka!!
Hey you got most of your resolutions accomplished...better than most people! :)
How cute is a 20's themed party! I love that idea. Can't wait to see pictures.
Our friends are heading downtown for NYE! :)
Way to go on last year's resolutions! I have a Ford Edge as well and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! This was such a fun post! I may have to do one of these on my blog! We're heading to the in-laws so we're driving half way tomorrow afternoon and celebrating NYE with friends! Have a Happy New Year! Can't wait to see pictures!
New bloggy design? Sounds like fun! Good resolutions and recap, I know working out is so hard! I have too though because of my race, ugg. I love to travel too - BK and I will be going to Vegas, yay! I hope you get to go on many trips in the new coming year and have a blast!
I loved St. Lucia too! It's probably the most beautiful place I've ever been. :)
You did better than me! Than again...I don't make resolutions. Haha! And I totally jealous you have a Ford Edge. I want one so bad!!
Wow this is really good I couldn't even tell you what my resolutions were. I did pretty good on working out up until the wedding then I got lazy. I want a new car too!
Great job that you kept up with so many of your resolutions....even if it was only a little bit. I should start thinking of some for 2010....
Sounds like you had a very cool year. Jealous city.
Oh heated seats. I adore them so. And I live in Florida. Ah ha ha. Happy new year lady!
I am uber impressed with the results of the 2009 resolutions. Way to go! And I love the new hair. I always do the whole, "I want to go DARK" and then regret it immediately. But low lights in the winter are a perfect compromise. :) Glad you had a great Christmas and New Years--loved the dress!
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