New Year's Resolutions c. 2005--2009

1. Lose weight
2. Find new job
3. Save money

Funnily enough, those were the exact same resolutions as last year.


Several months ago, in a fit of pique, I told my roommate I didn't have anything to show for the entire year of 2005. I guess that's not entirely true:

• I went to six countries (Czech Rep., Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, England, Mexico). Went to Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and spent one day in Washington, DC.
  
• I got a new, better-paying job close to my apartment (although it's not my dream career by any means).
• I developed better friendships, met a couple of new people, and kept up with my old pals.
• I dated three different guys for short periods of time (record length: a whole month).
• I attended six weddings. A partial accomplishment, of sorts.
• I took ballroom dance lessons with my pal Joe. Now know how to waltz, tango and foxtrot, although the memory is quickly fading.
• Got to know Chicago. From now on, no matter where I end up, when I come back to visit I will always have that knowledge--will know El lines, will know neighborhoods. Same with London. Now, how many more cities can I learn in my lifetime?

In 2006 I would like:

• to take a big trip next fall/winter to the Antipodes (read: Australia & New Zealand).
• to perhaps get cast in a play. Or not. Not so much a priority.
• go out dancing more.
• do all the things in Chicago I haven't done, so I have no regrets with leaving.
  
• to figure out my career path.
• maybe take the GRE.
  
• to move to a new city or country next September when my lease is up. Possible candidates: the aforementioned Antipodes; New York, Boston, DC, San Francisco, Seattle.
  

Hopefully, this time next year I will have accomplished some of these goals. Hold me to them!

EDIT 1/2:
A real new year's resolution:

In the year 2006 I resolve to: Poke a badger with a spoon. Get your resolution here