Preliminary Goals for 2009

Personal Growth

1. Join Toastmasters and complete at least four projects in the Competent Communication manual
2. Spend at least 4 hours a week on academic pursuits.
3. Invite people to my apartment at least six times. This will force me to declutter regularly and be sociable.

Health Maintenance

1. Go to gym for at least 45 minutes, 3 times a week. I will start off with Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday schedule
2. Stop avoiding my problems, get three health issues addressed. I will disclose one on my blog: wisdom teeth removal (yikes!)

Financial Security

1. Keep emergency fund sufficient for three months’ living expenses.
2. Contribute 18% of  salary to Roth 401k.
3. Contribute at least $3,000 to Roth IRA for 2009, and make up $2,000 for 2008
4. File my own taxes
5. Acquire one new supplemental stream of income

An estimated 14-24 hours a week need to be allocated to meet these goals, which will also help improve my time management skills.