…that even though I was laid off a few months ago, I have accomplished most of the monetary goals I’ve set out in December of 2008 (and my follow-up goal made in January 2009).
1. Max out Roth IRA: $5,000 – Done.
2. Contribute to 401(k): $5,000 – Done. I actually contributed $6,000 for 2008, not including employer match.
3. Retake the GMAT (and get a better score) – Done.
4. Apply to 6-7 graduate schools – Postponed. I want to get more experience before I go back to school.
5. Run a 5K race – Ha. Ha. Ha. I don’t think this will be done. Or even attempted. At all. A complete FAIL.
6. Go on a trip with CB – Will be done by December! To only The Most Magical Place On Earth!
7. Increase my Freedom Fund by $5,000, from the 2008 year-end balance of $27,000 to $32,000 – Done. I actually began my unemployment with $35,000 in cash. I’ve had to take money out of savings to supplement my unemployment (mostly for travel to interviews and for the Disney World trip), so I think my cash balance right now is around $33,000.
In other news, I have submitted my resume for a job that I am really excited about. The position sounds right up my alley in both the general field and the area of specialization. I know the competition will be intense, but on the other hand, I wouldn’t be human if I said I absolutely have NO hopes up. So please, say a prayer, think good thoughts, or cross your fingers for me. I appreciate it.
So even though I think about how much I could have saved had things been different, I have to be proud of what I have accomplished… perspective, right? 
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Wow, that's really impressive. I think if I had been laid off I would have thrown all my hard work just right out the window. That's really great Well-Heeled! =D
I'm so ready for 2010, personally. I think it will be a FANTASTIC year!
Please tell me when I can uncross my fingers, it's really hard to type with 8 fingers.
And despite experiencing the "hey, I'm not doing so badly despite unemployment …" I still think that yes, it's a little weird. But good weird!
I'll take good weird right now.
Am crossing all my crossables, and sending you good karmaic energy towards that job! Good Luck, woman!
Thank you. I'll take all the crossables I can get.
Fingers crossed for you on the job. Great job for accomplishing your goals.
Congratulations! How awesome that you did such a great job meeting your goals
This is an inspiration 
Seeing how you overcame your short term job setback but still achieved so many of your goals is incredibly motivating! Thanks for energizing me.
I'm impressed! I think I should make some goals like you have….most of my goals are just "more", with no specific numbers.
Wow, that's impressive. I'd be happy if I could accomplish just HALF of your goals while employed. Good job!
Congratulations! I like that you made concrete goals and accomplished them! That must be very satisfying! I think I will take that approach to 2010
Fingers crossed on the job!
Could you do a 5k run/walk and just walk it? There are even many 5k's that are purely for charity and they don't even keep track of your time. That type of non-competitive atmosphere might help you get over the hurdle to sign up.