The Year in Review
I was going to do a year in review - an idea I wanted to steal from Joelle, but once I got to April I realized I don’t have the patience for it. I did bring over many of my archives from my old site, so now this one is pretty much up to date.
I just thought it worth mentioning that 2005 really sucked ass for a lot of people. I don’t know, but I get the general sense that everyone is pretty much ready to bid 2005 goodbye, with a middle-finger salute and an “Up Yours” as it makes it’s way out.
Except for me.
2005 was a banner year for me. It was awesome. I moved to really sweet little condo, and even though I’m still renting as opposed to owning, the rent was way less for a much nicer place. That helped get my finances on track, with the help of a friend, and with no help whatsoever from my cunt of a former boss.
I got a new (way better) job, doing work I really like doing. The job came with more pay, so the finances smoothed out even more. With the pay raise I was finally able to trade in my truck for a brand new 2006 corolla.
On top of all that - I have a special someone in my life, and our 1 year anniversary was New Year’s Eve.
So to recap the highlights: New Guy, New Place, New Job, MO Money, New Car. I have no complaints.
I had a really good feeling about 2005 coming in to it. I wish I could say the same for 2006, but for reasons I don’t know yet - I just can’t.
I also don’t bother making resolutions at New Year. I figure if it’s good enough to make a resolution about, well why not start right away? I do have goals (and a couple wishes) for this year:
1. Stay on track with my weight loss - keep going to the gym. I want some seriously VISIBLE results by my birthday in March.
2. Start saving for the trip to Italy next year.
3. For the wishlist: New boobs, and a new nose.
4. Buy a condo this summer, instead of moving into yet another rental.
5. Keep writing on a regular basis.
6. Knit a Sweater. Odd goal, I know - but I’d really like to move beyond the basic circle/square/rectangle knitting I’ve done so far.
7. Buy myself something nice for my birthday.
8. Keep the kiddo involved in sports/activities.
9. Get regular checkups (dentist, eye doc, etc) for me and kiddo.
10. Prioritize! Like, for instance, move #3 down to like #10 on the list. Or something.
