January 1, 2005
2004 IN A NUTSHELL
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before? I sold a car, and, I went on road trips by myself (one to Chicago, another to northeastern Pennsylvania).
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions for 2004? I didnít keep all of my resolutions for 2004 but I did make progress. Hereís a recap: 1. Learn to play the piano: Didnít do it, but I did enjoy hearing about my friend Romanís experience with learning to play. This is still a major goal of mine. 2. Maintain the 40-50 pound weight loss that I achieved in 2003: Done! 3. Be a better friend and colleague by being a better person: This oneís hard to tally but I feel that I accomplished this on almost all levels. 4. Work smarter, not longer: While I did cut back on the amount of time I spent at the office, I could probably cut back further by working even smarter. 5. Be with family, not just spiritually but physically as well: Done (not all of my family, mind you, but I did make enormous strides). The next 12 months will be even better for this one. 6. Work to not wear my heart on my sleeve as much as I normally do (which is to say, not let so many of my emotions reveal themselves in my face and posture): I made significant gains in this area, especially in the second half of the year. 7. Continue to volunteer in the community and beyond at least three times per month: While I did continue to volunteer in my community, I didn't quite meet the 3+ times per month goal I set at the beginning of 2004. 8. Don't be so hard on myself: Done! 9. Make wiser decisions where my personal and institutional finances are concerned, and continue to pay down institutional debt related to my business affairs: Done! 10. Before the end of the first quarter of 2004, create and start to put into action a 5-year plan that addresses both personal and professional goals: Not a 5-year plan, but I did put a six-month plan into place, and I did accomplish everything I set out to do.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes! One of my best friends, Kate Robey, gave birth to her first child, Alexa Grace Robey (born on January 26, 2004).
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes.
5. What countries did you visit in 2004? None aside from my own.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? A winning lottery ticket :-)
7. What date(s) from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory? January 19; May 8; May 21-23; June 5; June 14; June 17-20; July 1-5; July 31-August 2; August 20-22; September 17-19; October 16; November 12-14; December 4; and December 23-29.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Tie: Being hired by my current employer, and, selling my car.
9. What was your biggest failure? Hurting someone that was close to me.
10. What was the best thing you bought in 2004? An out-of-print and difficult-to-find book for my brother.
11. Whose behavior merited celebration? Too many people to mention.
12. What did you get really, really, really excited about in 2004? Things associated with January 19; May 8; May 21-23; June 14; June 17-20; July 1-5; July 31-August 2; August 20-22; September 17-19; October 16; November 12-14; December 4; and December 23-29.
13. What song will always remind you of 2004? Gangsta Folk, by Pat Godwin.
14. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? I am happier. Thinner or fatter? I am thinner. Richer or poorer? I'm in a better position financially, yes, but only slightly.
15. What do you wish you'd done more of in 2004? Exercised and cooked for myself.
16. What do you wish you'd done less of? Work.
17. What were your favorite TV programs in 2004? Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Arrested Development, and Scrubs.
18. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No.
19. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? Slim and relaxed.
20. Who kept you sane in 2004? My Mom, Brother, and someone who posts comments on my blog.
Posted by Mikal at January 1, 2005 8:28 PM
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2004 IN A NUTSHELL
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before? Got divorced.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions for 2004? I never make resolutions, theyíre too easy to break.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, my best friend gave birth to her 3rd child in September, and a co-woker/good friend of mine had his first child in September.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my uncle died in December. And my father nearly died on Dec. 15th, he was in a "fatal" car accident, and was life-lined to Vanderbuilt, we were told that he died twice on the way there, but they were able to revive him by the time they reached the hospital.
5. What countries did you visit in 2004? Canada, I wasnít that impressed.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? A winning lottery ticket would be very good, a peaceful day would also be nice.
7. What date(s) from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory? June 5; June 9, June 10; October 22, Dec 15.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? I kept a promise to myself.
9. What was your biggest failure? Hurting someone that was close to me.
10. What was the best thing you bought in 2004? A used van for my sister and her three children.
11. Whose behavior merited celebration? Not mine. :)
12. What did you get really, really, really excited about in 2004? I joined a new gym and lost the 10 pounds that I found over the summer.
13. What song will always remind you of 2004? Too many.
14. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? Sadder.
15. What do you wish you'd done more of in 2004? I wish I had stayed on my diet throughout the summer and stuck with my morning routine at the gym.
16. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worrying about things I have no control over.
17. What were your favorite TV programs in 2004? Desperate Housewives and Charmed.
18. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No.
19. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? Comfy.
20. Who kept you sane in 2004? I wasnít sane in 2004, so I would have to answer this as N/A. :)
