One Down… Eleven to Go!

It’s coming down to the end of January 2010 now and I just wanted to have a look at where things currently stand. I’ve set out to accomplish a LOT this year, so I’ve gotta keep the pressure on. SO! What have I done? (I have Within Temptation cranking in my head as I wrote that.. *_*)

** I signed up to that gym closer to me. However I need better scheduling to get my butt there 3+ times per week. I’m knee-deep in stuff at work (January and February are notoriously busy), but I will renew my efforts to get that going. On the flipside, I have been eating well lately; had coffee only once, been eating much more veg and less fried stuff, so that’s good!

** The Japanese study is going a-okay. Starting this coming week, I’ll be going to a local meetup group where they have study sessions — it’s a few blocks from my job, so its really convenient. It will be nice to meet and practice with like-minded individuals toward the same goal. I definitely want to get that revved up! I’ve been chatting it up on Twitter a lot lately too; there’s lots of great resources and folks out there (I’m talking about you guys @Wendy_Tokunaga and @japanintercult ! Y’all are awesome.)

** My mom made the arrangements for the Aruba trip, so we are a GO! YAY! I’m so excited to be going to my mom’s birthplace. Trip after THAT is Japan… and you know how I feel about THAT.

** While I’m not incurring any new credit card debt, I will be paying for my Lasik procedure, but you know what? It will be the best $4000 I ever spend. To be able to see without glasses? To wake UP and be able to see? OMG. Y’all better expect my phone call of wonder when the procedure is done and the aftermath hits me.

** I got a bit of a slap in the face recently, which really had me think about misconceptions. I’ve gotta be careful about the whole “passing judgment” thing. I don’t usually do it, but if I do, it can end up rather messed up. Good thing about me is that I immediately acknowledge my f-up, which in that case I did. But still, it left me with a nasty taste in my mouth… I will strive to be a much better person in light of this.

Ok, NOW that’s it. Let’s go February!