2015 Goals

A year ago, I said that resolutions were a recipe for failure. I sidestepped that by making a set of goals, which were basically just resolutions in disguise. Lesson learned.

Here's a quick summary of the goals, and where I landed on each one:

• Piano: no
• Harry Potter: done
• Two other novels: no
• Floss daily: not daily, but more than 75% of the time
• Bible chapter daily: done
• Mandarin: I didn't use my workbook, but I download an excellent app, ChineseSkill (Android / iOS), which I've been using several times a week during my commute. I've learned lots of vocab.
• Small group: done
• Backups: I'm about 8 months backlogged, but that's an improvement from the 3-year backlog I was at previously.
• VHS tapes: done, except for a handful that need to be redone
• Blog religiously: no
• Blog generally: no

As for my work goals, I've met most of those. As for health goals, I lost 20 lb and cut out several junk foods from my diet. I also purchased an electric toothbrush, and my teeth have felt cleaner than ever.

Here are my goals/resolutions for 2015:

• Oral health: floss and mouthwash daily
• Reading: read another 2 Harry Potter books, and at least 4 novels
• Mandarin: learn to speak and write 500 words (approx. 75 right now)
• Church: become a member at church and attend small group regularly
• Bible: finish reading through the Bible (approx. 40% done right now)
• Backups: never be more than 2 months backlogged
• Blogging: post at least once a month
• Health: lose another 20 lb
• Work: improve work/life balance
• Piano: practise at least twice a month
• Travel: visit two new countries in Europe or Asia
• Organization: keep all of my loose papers in one pile, and the rest in file folders (or recycling)
• Cooking: learn to make pesto; cook at least one new meal each month

Like before, there are other work-, health-, and relationship-related goals that I'm not posting here. I made some great strides forward in my personal life last year, and I hope to keep on the right track.