2009….

As confident and assured I normally am, I am not sure what to expect from 2009. I spent some time thinking of things which I really would want  to do, gain and achieve in 2009….. and I came up with these…

1. Complain less about the work which other people do. I think I have had enough grief in the last year trying to stand up for other people, without them taking any responsibilities. I guess it’s time the men/women were seperated from the boys/girls.
2. Gain more composure in life… I think swinging over to the later half of my twenties should also mean that I am a little more ‘grown up’.
3. Make serious headway in my Islamic Finance course. I have kinda neglected this for the last 6 weeks, but a new study time table and routine begins tomorrow. I should sit atleast 2 of the 4 exams in 2009.
4. Lose the last 5kgs that I have been trying to lose in 2008 (I have already lost 5kgs in 2008).
5. Try and meet someone who I would want to settle down with. The last 6  months of 2008 were the first time since 2004 that I have not been in a ‘relationship’. It’s the lonliest, most difficult time that I have gone through…. and I don’t want this again…. ever!
6. Forge firm friendships… I have never had issues making friends…. but I have never had more than 2-3 firm friends throughout my life.
7. Try and give that second language learning another go….
8. Jump up another level at work… (this maybe asking for much… but if there is a hint of a challenge waiting to be taken on, I will be there!)
9. Read more… possibly more religious and spiritual books and material….
10. Visit the States…. with or without a travel buddy… (anyone want to join me?). My four fixed locations are – Houston, NY, DC and Toronto (I know it is in Canada!)

It’s not anything great, I know…. but it has been that sort of year for me…. dissapointing I guess. Let’s hope for a better 2009!

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