| Sam ( @ 2007-12-31 17:59:00 |
Happy New Year!
First, a look at my resolutions from Jan 2007. Let's tally that score, shall we? (10 points per resolution).
- Get healthier. Sadly, did not get very far with this at all. Score: 0 out of 10.
- Learn to drive. Woot, done! And on top of that, got my motorcycle license, too! Score: 20 out of 10. Bonus points for motorcycle license.
- Track the books I read. Unfortunately, not done very well. I tracked thoroughly through March, then trickled until nothing after June 7. Score: 4.
- Manage my finances more effectively. Well, my 401(k) continues to build, and I've started buying mutual funds, but I still spend too much and don't know where it's all going! Score: 4.
- Project Phoenix with Nina. Perished almost immediately. Score: 0.
- Keep in touch with family and friends. Well... It's easier to keep in touch with the kids in Singapore now that I'm in Hong Kong, but I'm doing a piss poor job at keeping in touch with NY! Score: 4.
- Establish networking contacts in US and Singapore. This has been a banner year for career-related stuff, what with moving to Hong Kong, meeting work people from all over the world, establishing a solid reputation for myself both in Asia and in the US. I'd say I'm doing pretty well on this front, albeit not in the way I envisioned last year. Score: 10.
- Maintain a food blog at InfraredHerring.com. I did ok at this for a couple months, then it kinda trailed off. Score: 2.
- Maintain a semi-active LJ. Looking over my entries from this year - uh. Not so good. Score: 2.
- Not let work take over my life. Mixed results on this front, I think. I avoided pulling crazy hours most of the year, only to encounter a really intense project in these last 4 or 5 weeks. I've still managed to have a life, though! Score: 9.
- Take two classes. I took a drawing class, but not a Spanish one. Score: 5.
- Apply for other jobs. Nope. Nada. Score: 0.
- Organize the apartment. While we were forced by the hand of fate to pack most of our apartment into storage and clear out our stuff, it really wasn't because we wanted to. Score: 5.
Which brings me to a grand total of 65 out of a potential 130 points. Half ain't bad!!
2007 in review
- February: NY Comic Con 2007
- March: Nearly died climbing Bear Mountain.
- April: Got engaged (!!)
- May: Hiked Bushkill Falls
- July: Got an iPhone for free!
- July: Got my driver's license.
- (Still!) July: Attended San Diego Comic Con for the first time. Rawk!
- August: Got my motorcycle license.
- September: Was tapped by work to move to Hong Kong for 6 months - free airfare, moving expenses, free rental in HK, and a living allowance. Woot!
- November: Ali and Scott - OTP!
- November: Won a $2mil project for work.
Also, I did a lot of traveling this year! Boston in April, Memphis in May, San Diego in July, Singapore in September, Hong Kong in October, New York in November, Seoul in November, New York again in December, Singapore for Christmas. And, you can see my year in food.