Resolutions for 2009

In the past, I didn't make resolutions because I never thought I would follow through with them. However, I did have a full list for 2008 and from what I recall, I did pretty good with it. I can't exactly remember what was on it because the list was on my work laptop...and well... I don't have that anymore. I figured I'd do the same for 2009.

Here is a list of proposed resolutions:

Finances

· Get a new PERMANENT job making more than what was made before

· Put away at LEAST $100 per month for savings

· Clean up credit report (get rid of collections, add positive tradelines)

· Prepare and live by a good budget

Personal Needs

· Buy a new car

· Get a new apartment

· Get technical certifications; start working on MCSE

· Get back in the gym for a better body

Travel

· Caribbean Cruise 2009 (August 2009; Family reunion cruise)

· Memorial Day weekend (options: Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Va Beach, VA)

Other

· New tattoo

· Furniture for new apartment (bedroom set, living room set, flat screen tv, etc)

· Upgrade wardrobe

· New laptop (for mom and maybe me)

· Get Dad the help he absolutely needs

That "other" column... I'm sure some of the entries seem kind of abstract and strange... i.e. "new tattoo" and "get dad the help he needs". I know the tattoo shouldn't be something so serious that I have to make a resolution out of it, but it helps me to remember it... lol. The most important section is of course the first one (finances). As the year goes on, I will document my progress through this damn list....wish me luck.