Half Year Resolutions 2009

HALF of 2009 has come and gone in a jiffy. It's so amazing how fast time scurries by. As if we don't notice it picks up and moves along. In the 6 months that have past I have been to a wedding, a funeral, a baby shower, a bridal shower and a birtday gathering, but no family holidays and I find that odd. My apologies for the tangent.

Here's what I am working on for the second half of 2009...

1. Read a book a month
2. Lose 20 more pounds (10 down, 20 to go)
3. Start Sparing (Muay Thai)
4. Work on my communication skills (personal)
5. Find a new job

I think that's manageable, most of it I've already start working on, but I'd like to have accomplished and/or actively be working on the above. So why do I need to do the above...

1.Reading...I don't think I have read enough books in the last several years. Right now I'm reading The Four Agreements a practical guide to personal freedom(by Don Miguel Ruiz) and I was told it would help me tremendously. The next book on the list is How Successful People Think. Any other suggestions for business and/or self help/empowerment books????

2. Weight..Over the last 1+ years after I was laid off in 2008 I have gained back some unwanted pounds and have started on the path of shaving those pounds off. I've lost 10 since June 8 and continue on the hard battle.

3. Sparring... I train in Muay Thai fighting. It's liberating, empowering and a tremendous stress relief to kick the crap out of something. I have learned how to effectively punch and kick a person. I feel incredibly confident in my ability to protect myself. I would like to continue to expand my experience and start sparring. I figure when the next fight night arrives I could be ready for it, if not, then that's ok too. I just want to be able to protect myself and learn this amazing sport.

4. Communication...In my personal life I don't believe my communication skills are as good as they should be. I feel as if I should be better at communicating with my friends, family and Mike. I may seek a class or the help of my friends to work on this part of my life. Anything I can do to help grow into a better person is always good growth and worth every minute.

5. Job...Holy Cow, if I don't find a new job, I don't know if I'll have one by the end of the year where I'm at. I'll just keep working on that. Any leads, please let me know.

Thank you to all for a good first half of the year...I'm going to wrap this year up with more than I did in the first half and hope for progress.

RIP Michael Jackson