GOALS for 2006

Seeing as how I was wise enough to create goals for '05, I reckon I better have a few for '06. Without further ado:

MY GOALS FOR 2006

1. Get a salaried job doing something, ideally teaching, by September (no more being RIFed or laid off seasonally....)
2. Go on at least two legitimate dates with men. (I am, afterall, a lovely lady lookin' for love...)
3. Become a Vital Fitness regular (routines can be beneficial -- I like the gym, I should go there more often!!)
4. Get my passport and travel abroad somewhere (it might just be to Canda, but options abound and Europe is on the table for summer '06...)
5. Learn from mistakes of first student teaching, and have fun taking risks for second student teaching (people already think I'm a "Greener" anyway -- may as well live it up a bit!)
6. Love on my true, longterm friends (who know who they are) a lot, invest in short term friendships (specifically those that have obvious reciprocity), and stop wasting time with acquaintances who don't really care about me and who I don't enjoy spending time with anyway! (classifying everyone will be the challenge....)
7. Continue acting like the paparazzi of the year's events with my digital camera -- feeling no shame whatsoever (I might have an addiction....)
8. Grow in boldness, risk-taking, and self-confidence (what can I say? I know my weakness...)
9. Eat healthier, sleep enough, keep the bod clean and smelling good, and brush/floss the hell out of my teeth (woot...)
10. Regularly partake in optimistic thinking -- even when pessimists are abundant and persistent (never hurts to think on the pos...)
11. Be unashamed to be creative, random, and spontaneous to the point of being nearly insane -- all in an attempt to relive the passion that came with being an RA, working at camp, and hanging out at the zoo this summer (authenticity in personality is aces...)
12. Have at least four or five savored moments where I look in the mirror and think "Damn, I DO look sexy today!" and really feel/mean it.
    
13. Redefine my concept of spirituality -- making it one that corresponds to my lifestyle and commitment to serving others, as well as seeing Christ in others on a regular basis (something about that Christmas sermon did get to me...)
14. Regularly go on "adventures" -- either going some place new (outdoors, touristy, trendy, etc.) or trying a new activity (wonder who I can corrupt into these so-called "adventures...")
15. Write often and regularly about my missives/good times -- acknowledinging I do write well -- even if I'm the only one who truly adores the voice in my writing (I snub my nose at thee, academic writing!)

Well, that's them. If you're inclined, encourage me on any of them as you encounter me throughout the year. Several involve others -- feel free to join. Particularly if you're a single male seeking a date with me... ha! Cheers to '06!