2009 was pretty decent. I did some things well and others not so much. I picked up some bad habits and strengthened and added some good ones.
Adventure
This was a good year for expeditions, travel and adventure. Some of the highlights include:
This was a good year for expeditions, travel and adventure. Some of the highlights include:
Kicked around SE Asia with Bryan & Britney for 3 weeks. The adventures are here, here, here and here.
Athletics
Did decent, but not great this year. Some highlights:
Sparred with this world-ranked fighter
* Unfortunately failed at my goal of breaking a 5 minute mile and getting enough fights to turn open class in boxing. Next year.
Social Life
I made some good friends through kickball and the boxing gym, but need to be better about making myself available for social outlets. Tended to do my own thing a lot more than is probably healthy. Not sure if this is out of laziness or just a lack of a need for much social interaction. Unfortunately have let quite a few friendships from Southern California slip quite a bit. No real excuse for that when just a phone call here and there would do.
Reading
Finally knocked out some of the books that had been sitting on my shelf for a while, and read a bunch of others. A complete list here.
Writing
I am pretty happy with how my writing has come along. I think I have "found my voice" as they say, and it seems to depend entirely on putting myself down. I'll roll with it. Wrote two 20-30 page abortions that were supposed to end up as novels, which was a fail. Maybe 2010 will be the year I can write a story that I can still stomach after the 10,000 word mark.
General Know-How & Competency
Picked up bits and pieces of knowledge and experience on all the outdoor activities
Learned quite a bit from reading the US Army Survival Manual
Learned that pretending to pick up a rock will sometimes dissuade a dog from attacking
Learned that you cant brake and accelerate at the same time on a motor-cycle
Financial
Paid off all credit card debt, and only owe a few thousand left on my student loans.
Created emergency fund of a few months...not enough
Started using Amex for a lot more expenses in order to take advantage of rewards.
Financial
Paid off all credit card debt, and only owe a few thousand left on my student loans.
Created emergency fund of a few months...not enough
Started using Amex for a lot more expenses in order to take advantage of rewards.
3 comments:
great list!
i'm impressed with the boxing a world ranked boxer. this year i've taken to watching boxing and UFC. i love manny pacquiao.
Pat yourself on the shoulder for 2009 and best of luck with your 2010 feats! I request to be a part of one outdoor adventure this year :)
Linda - Thanks! Yep, Manny is a great fighter. Very humble as well...he's easy to like.
Clara - I pat myself on the shoulder enough...but thanks! And definitely, an outdoor activity should be planned immediately if not sooner.
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