Monday, December 31, 2007

Looking ahead to 2008!

Well, here is my first draft of goals and resolutions for 2008. These aren't concrete action plans and don't contain specifics, but hey, we have to start somewhere. Over the next week or so, I'll hash them out myself and by consulting with friends. I broke them down to 5 areas in my life on which I wanted to focus.

Here's to success in '08!

Nick Kenny’s 2008 Resolutions and Goals
(General Concepts & Ideas – Expand to concrete/stretch goals)

Financial:
- Minimize Credit Card debt
- Choose new Credit Card
- Grow emergency fund/home improvement account
- Pay off 1 other alternate loan
- Resume contributions to Roth IRA

Physical:
- Begin training for 5k
- Resume weight training at Key Largo
- Expand healthy eating habits
- Add/explore Daily vitamins/supplements

Professional:
- Explore Junior Broker program
- Establish 2008 goals w/ InvestorServices
- Create new opportunities for supplemental income

Charitable:
- Select meaningful charitable organization
- Volunteer for charitable org. on a consistent basis
- Select 2-3 other organizations for monetary donations

Personal:
- Create regular postings to blog
- Establish morning routine/wake-up time
- Reduce nights out w/ alcohol during week
- Improve Billiards game – focus on average
- Eliminate wasteful internet time
- Minimize/Improve 807 Broadhead
- Develop existing/seek out new friendships

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Ruminations on 2007 from a 27 year old


Well, I'm 27. Three cubed. Fun. I had a wonderful surprise birthday thrown for me by some very close friends, and it was awesome! I almost didn't show because I am sick. But, I showed, had a great time, and it was totally worth feeling this shitty today. They did a great job.

I heard from unexpected people this year - my date from the Christmas party, whom I didn't know until that night. My ex's sisters. A few newer friends in Columbia, and of course those who were at my party. That was very nice of all of them. I always worry, that despite having friends, I won't hear from any of them on my birthday. I like to matter to people. Lacking in contact were some high profile friends. Perhaps they were busy. Perhaps not. I'll hear from them soon. It's funny, but I think about that stuff.

I got a new tie from my parents, along with a gift card and my Green Bay Packers v Chiefs tickets (the game was about a month ago). Love it all.

I shaved my beard. This had not taken place since November 1999.

So, hopefully you'll be seeing more posts in 2008. I think I have more direction for my blog, and I'm looking forward to creating more posts.

Coming shortly, I hope to post:

Synopsis of 2007
Goals for 2008
Posts relating to what I talked about in my first post.

Merry Christmas everyone!