New Years Resolution

Lets take a look at my goals that I set for myself half a year ago and how I feel about them now:

1. More Goal Oriented:

a) DIG DEEP to get a REALLY good job offer

• This was basically the only thing on my mind for the entire second-half of 2007. This is the only one that I really actually feel I've accomplished on my list. Pretty proud that I was actually able to achieve this.
  

b) Work in Asia within 3 years

• I'd still like to achieve this goal, probably won't in three years but I know I will get there, or at least visit often.

c) stay flexible career-wise and obtain an MBA by doing well on GMATS and having awesome work experience

• I've been able to obtain a career that definitely is flexible ("non-programming" and very cross-industry oriented). I know that Accenture will be able to provide excellent work experience for business school. Now its up to me to get that GMAT business done.
  

d) Work really hard, keep my shit clean and organized, and cook for myself more

• This needs a lot of work, goddamn.
  

2. Become a Better Person

a) Become more genuine, kinder, and more compassionate... and fuck reputation

• I've been working on this pretty hard, I feel like I'm a little closer but still made a lot of mistakes and have a lot of regrets this past half-year. Aside from living a healthier lifestyle, this goal is a huge priority.
  

b) Network better and stay in touch better

• I've taken the first steps to get closer, let's see how much better I can I get at this. I've definitely tried to reach out and learn from those more wiser than I am.
  

c) Become involved with the community

• I've definitely taken a huge step with my involvement with APEX. I've met many people that are active within the Asian American community and hope to learn from them and meet more like-minded people, especially in the media and entertainment industry.
  

3. Become Healthier

a) quit cigarettes within this year
b) More consistent workouts
c) Eat healthier
d) sleep and wake up early

• Complete failure in all aspects.... actually I've gotten a lot worse. This is now one of my top priorities.
  

and finding a like-minded, loyal girl

• I no longer care about this whatsoever. I actually really enjoy being by myself and working on myself.
• My goal now is actually to concentrate on myself and a drama-free existence. This means complete abstinence until the time is right. Lets see if I can do it. =)

Overall, I'm pretty happy with my growth over the past six months. I've made pretty drastic steps towards improvement, and surprisingly my goals haven't changed whatsoever (which is pretty damn crazy, especially for someone as fickle as myself). However I still have a lot of work to do.

My New Years Resolution for 2008:

1.Become a Better Person
a) Become more genuine, kinder, and more compassionate: work hard on my lack of empathy.
b) Network better and stay in touch better. Find mentors in all aspects of my life I want to improve on.
c) Become involved with the community: learn from those that are involved, and meet active key players that I look up to.

2. Become Healthier
a) quit cigarettes within this year
b) More consistent workouts
c) Eat healthier, cook for myself
d) sleep and wake up early

3. Career Oriented
a) Study my ass off for my GMATS and score high before the end of January
b) Work hard, keep my shit clean and organized, and be efficient with my time.
c) Work in Asia

4. Become Financially Smart
a) Become discliplined in what I buy
b) Keep track of my cash flow every single day
c) Learn to invest in passive income

5. Abstinence.

Wish me luck.