For 2010, many things are up in the air right now. Despite the uncertainty, I think it’s still important to make realistic but flexible goals.
In addition to financial goals, I’ll have several personal goals as well.
- Save $5,000 for retirement, either in Roth IRA or solo 401K. (If I get a job in the States, the dollar amount of this goal will obviously increase dramatically).
- Get job, either in the States or overseas. This job will ideally help me gain more experience working with business issues and client demands.
- Travel! Ideally a big week-long trip with boyfriend and/or family. Take lots of pictures. Make a photobook to commemorate the trip.
- Tango. Continue taking classes, continue dancing, continue falling in love.
- Find the perfect jewelry box. I received two beautiful pairs of earrings this Christmas. Now I need to find a place to put them where they won’t be scratched or damaged.
- Seek out more freelance opportunities. Writing is great. Getting paid for writing and consulting is even better.
- Keep a gratitude journal. I have a pesky little habit of comparing myself to other people and somehow I’m always found wanting. I need to remind myself that I’ve been blessed in so many areas of life, and I need to take a moment, every day, to be appreciative of what I have. Hence the journal.
- Language. Continue to improve Chinese Mandarin reading, speaking, writing, and presenting abilities.
- Start a decor blog. Not that I don’t love personal finance, but I want to do something a little bit different and creative.
I’ve already registered 2 domains that might work, just need a little more time to decide which one I want to use.
Carnivals:
Carnival of Personal Finance at Gather Little by Little and Carnival of Money Hacks at Own the Dollar.
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Great list! Hopefully you'll find a job soon (I would hate the uncertainty of it all).
Back, to your goals, I especially like your idea of a gratitude journal! I might consider doing that myself!
Have a Happy New Year, and Good Luck with the job search! I feel confident that 2010 will be much better than 2009!
Great goals! I'm looking forward to checking out your decor blog!
i just wanna share – we have similar goals and hopes for 2010
i just started writing and trying to be active in the blog community. you've inspired me a lot with your blogs. thanks!
http://runworkandsave.blogspot.com/2009/12/random…
Thanks for the nice words! I'll check out your blog.. and best of luck with your job search!
pretty similar goals, except for the job part… definitely right on about a gratitude journal
The gratitude journal is something that resonates with me. I find the more grateful I am the less I complain about little things.
Hi WH, HNY! Didn't realize you weren't working. What industry were you doing before, and how long have you not been working? I've noticed a lot of positive anecdotal evidence that the job market is picking up.
I'd go overseas and go on an adventure. Go to China, Taiwan if you want to improve your Mandarin!
I hope the positive anecdotal evidence turns out to be right.. and that I'll soon have some to contribute myself.
I've been out of work for 4 months now – keeping busy with some freelance assignments, but am really looking for full-time opportunities. Was in consulting beforehand.
WH – Things will definitely improve. Companies shut down hiring generally no later than September, hence I wouldn't consider Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec to be the normalized period for you. The 4th quarter is the TOUGHEST time to get a job.
I'm absolutely positive that things will look up for you in the first 6 months this year.
Best, Sam
Happy new year.
I like your goals and i would add that it is a good idea to revisit these goals often and put them where you can see them. maybe make some notes on how you are doing and relate your successes to yourself and others as you progress. Focus and perseverance are guarantees of success. Thanks for sharing your ideas