The year of tens (only MC will truly understand what this means, but the rest is straightforward): ten goals for 2010.
1) Spend at least one night in at least ten states (I'd put countries instead but this seems much more feasible for a non-baller like myself).
2) Read ten books - I failed pretty miserably at last year's goal of a book per week so hopefully this pans out (I did read Still Life with Woodpecker, Chinese Cinderella, Running with Scissors, The Road, No Country for Old Men, Shutter Island, The Camel Club).
3) Use at least ten vacation days. I used 4 of my 18 last year.
4) Go to the gym or workout at least ten times a month (roughly one third of the year).
5) Spend at least ten nights/weekends at home in Old Bridge.
6) Learn how to cook ten new dishes.
7) Take at least ten MMA/BJJ/etc classes this year (I know, very few classes but need to be realistic).
8) Learn how to say thank you, you're welcome, hello, goodbye and hopefully some more common phrases in ten languages (currently at eight with thank-you and you're welcome: cantonese, mandarin, spanish, german, dutch, french, italian, and tagalog).
9) Take ten amazing pictures that I'll eventually print and hang up in my apt. This kind of goes along with this idea I had of taking random weekends to travel the city and take heaps of pictures!
10) Do at least ten days worth of community service.
2009 was hectic, but what a refreshing year. I learned so much about myself and the world around me, or at least I think I did. And, I want to keep learning as much as possible and recognize all the opportunities around me whether professional or social. I've set what I think is a group of modest, achievable goals. It's possible that some won't be reached, but that's okay. Provided I do some of it, perhaps I'll make some new friends and / or maintain some existing relationships along the way; well, that would be swell.
Thanks for an incredible year. It's been amazing in so many ways. And I know 2010 is gonna blow 2009 away. Care to join?
