2011 Recap-2012 Outlook
So we’re finally in 2012 and its so weird because I remember last January beginning and in a flash, it’s over.
In 2011:
-Maintained an actual steady job for the whole year.
-Went to my first Comic-Con
-Went to Atlantic City for the first time and saw Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover (Also, a first.)
-Was able to get some awesome gifts for everyone in my family.
-Learned how to be more comfortable on my own and as well as being single (though, it wasn’t always easy.)
This past year wasn’t amazing, but it wasn’t horrible. I let go of some toxic people;I sort of dated someone but it didn’t last; crushed a lot but didn’t really do much with it; worked some crazy hours at the expense of my health, sanity friends/family; those are some minor setbacks that all happened concurrently, but that is fine.
As for what I want to accomplish for 2012, here are a few things:
-Try my best to worry less and be less stressed.
-Gain more confidence in myself and my abilities.
-Spend more time with my family.
-Sleep better this year.
-Lose weight (Maybe 40lbs?) in a healthy fashion by Mid-year (June/July)
-Gain my 2nd IT Certification (Network+)
-I want to read more this year. (Books, magazines, comics and graphic novels of all kinds)
-I would like to pick up writing again. I haven’t really written since college.
-Also, I want to pick up the guitar again, mess around with ipad apps and create something musically.
-Improve my personal finances. I reached my savings goals in 7 months. I hope to invest into maybe a Roth IRA, 401K, and maybe in the stock markets (which I hope stabilize once Europe gets it together).
-I want to visit at least one new country that I have never been to. (I haven’t been to many, so that should be easy.)
-I want to conquer my fear of heights…so…I will try to gain the courage to skydive. (I am already pissing myself at the thought of this.)
-I want to attend more conventions like Pax East in April, Comic-Con in Oct, and some others in between January and next December.
-I want to make a podcast about nerdy stuff like games, shows, books and comics.
-I would like to catch up on some shows whenever I can (I just started Battlestar Galactica, Arrested Development and I want to see the rest of Community.)
I will have to make time and effort into this things. I hope to do them this year. :)
PS: I didn’t mention relationship and with good reason: If I don’t feel quite well and happy with myself, then I most likely won’t feel good with another. They don’t deserve someone who is dealing things, they need someone who has it together on the inside. I am not there yet, but one day I will. Love myself first then I can love another.