Let’s face it, 2009 was a bitch. My 2009 was an exceptionally crazy bitch.  In short I was laid off, worked as an independent contractor for the fine folks of LeanDog, found a nice Consultant job at HMB, got married, went on a honeymoon, bought a house, paid out the ass to get out of my lease, and have been tackling a never ending honey-do list ever since. I wouldn’t trade it for a year of cozy boring life though :)

I cannot remember what my 2009 goals were, but I’m sure they were shot-to-hell. The only one I do remember was I was looking for a career adjustment as they call it, however that was provided for me at the end of February.  So here is to 2010, and my new goals.

Goals for Q1 2010

Pass my 70-562 Microsoft Exam

So I can be the expert at making the internets, and be marketable.

Lose 10 lbs

We all probably need to do this, now put down that cupcake.

Get into a hobby that doesn’t exist within the “nerd ghetto”

I’ve been looking into woodworking to build some furniture, etc. I need a hobby that isn’t surfing the internet looking at lolcats and the latest reddit jokes.  If I can build a bookshelf by the end of March I will consider this completed.
 

Wait - Q1, WTF?

I’m limiting my goals to those which I can do in 3 months. This should help me be more realistic and proactive with my goals.  If I make yearlong goals I will just put them off until review time or November, whichever comes first.

As you can see, I’m giving myself 3 moderate goals that can be qualified as completed or not. Hopefully by keeping it simple, life won’t get in the way of my goals like usual. I will keep all 2 of my dear readers updated with a “How’s it going” post about mid-February, and will post my results at the end as well.  Feel free to heckle me if I don’t succeed.

Till next time.