Now that 2009 is coming to an end, I've decided to revisit the resolutions I made at the beginning of this year. My first time ever making resolutions, and I did okay... but definitely could have done better! Looking forward to improving on my resolution follow-through in 2010!
In order of importance to me (for the most part):
1. Hang tight to my Quit.
Over 3 months so far of no smoking after 11 years of smoking and 8+ years struggling to find the motivation & courage to quit. My Quit means the world to me and I am hanging on for dear life! :)
Okay, so life happened and I totally bombed on this resolution after 5 months. :( This will still be at the top of my list for 2010 and I vow to make it happen this time... no matter what it takes!!
2. Learn to have more patience and not hold grudges.
Growing up with a wonderful family and a best friend of 20+ years, I had just assumed the entire world was filled with people like them - honest, dependable, loyal, loving, giving, etc. Call me naive. :) I don't want to lower my expectations of what I want in friendships, but I do realize I have to cut people some slack -- no one's perfect. And just because someone makes a mistake, doesn't mean I should hold a grudge forever! I will improve on this....
I thought this would be my most difficult resolution to keep since it involves changing something that has been so ingrained in me since childhood, but I surprisingly did it! I was tested several times with friends and I forgave and moved on. It felt damn good! :) And the more I tried to be understanding of people, the easier it became.
3. Free myself from the cubicle!
I have been looking forward to the day when I can escape the office environment and work from home, supporting myself solely through freelance design work (and a few pet-sitting jobs on the side of course!) That day seems to be getting closer and my goal for 2009 is to make my dream a reality. First, just need to pay off remaining debt and work my butt off networking and finding more clients!
By February 1st, this goal will become a reality. I believe things happen for a reason, and although I'm losing my job at Bayer due to a "restructuring" of our department, I am coming out of it with great contacts & amazing opportunities for freelance work. February 1st will mark day 1 of freedom from the cubicle, and my new future as a freelancer!
4. Take my nonprofit to the next level.
I have to admit, I've been completely slacking when it comes to my responsibilities for my nonprofit (Saving Shelter Pets, Inc). I just don't seem to have the energy now that I'm working so many hours. So after I escape my cubicle this year, I vow to dive right back in 1 million percent and make SSP the nonprofit that I know it can be! :) (with the help of all our wonderful BOD members & volunteers of course!)
I am very sad this didn't happen this year, but due to my day job, my rescue unfortunately took a backseat in priority. Thankfully my fellow BOD members really stepped up to pick up my responsibilities in the meantime. I feel confident that 2010 is the year for us. I will be working from home and have much more time to commit, and I'm very excited to see what the future holds!
5. Create a website for my freelance work.
I currently have a basic webpage built through GooglePages.... it's actually pretty embarrassing as a graphic designer, but it has done its job for the time being. I have done many sketches on how I want my portfolio site to look, but it's just a matter of finding the time to do it (especially since I'm website-challenged. lol) But 2009 is the year I commit to this project!
Well, I started this but never quite finished. Have a website & template set up... just need to get my portfolio up!
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