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In January I had 8 resolutions. I will bold my successes.
1. Look into my RRSP.
I did so, and when Derek comes to talk to my parents next week sometime, I am going to put some more money away into that fund. Probably not as much as I originally thought - my plan was $2000 straight up - but I will likely put in at least $500, and possibly set up a direct withdrawal once a month of, say, $25-$50 (more once I have better work).
2. Look into a new bank account.
As it turns out, most bank accounts don't have much functional difference. I'll just stick with mine.
3. Draw one Fanart100 image.
I colored Birth and drew and colored Outsides. I also did the 10 Images Meme.
4. Work out at least ten days this month.
I think I managed four.
5. Read 5 books.
Indeed! List after this checklist.
6. Figure out what jobs I might actually want.
Managed to do this - even have a list of ten - but am no closer to getting them, because most of them require MORE degrees... that I don't have. *sigh*
7. Renew BC.
Haven't done it, because I might not. Or might change it. Doctor's appointment is in the works, though.
8. Buy SimonL a birthday gift.
Indeed.
FINAL GRADE: B+ (75%)
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50 Book Challenge
1. Making Money, Terry Pratchett (2007)
It's Pratchett. I love Pratchett. I love Vetinari. I love this book. That's really all there is to it. *G*
2. Kushiel's Justice, Jacqueline Carey (2007)
Um, kind of ditto. Well, I love this series, anyway. Imriel is... not as awesome as Phèdre, but I like him.
3. The Art of Happiness at Work, the Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler (2003)
Interesting, but not quite what I was looking for. Still, the Dalai Lama is very engaging, even through the text. The sort of person you'd want to sit and talk with for a long afternoon.
4. How to Write a Dirty Story, Susie Bright (2002)
Useful information for breaking into publishing as a writer, and some neat exercises, but I felt maybe a little short on advice. On the other hand, the exercises were VERY good, and I'm slowly working through them.
5. Do What You Are, Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger (1995)
Basically, "match your Myers-Briggs personality type to a list of jobs we suggest". The problem is - no one can figure out my personality type. :P My parents think I'm an INTP, Patrick and Meagan think I'm an ISFJ, and I test myself and come up ENTJ. Whar?
However, the lists for INTJ and + ENTJ did have some similarities to my personal 10 "might like these jobs" list, so maybe there's hope...
1. Look into my RRSP.
I did so, and when Derek comes to talk to my parents next week sometime, I am going to put some more money away into that fund. Probably not as much as I originally thought - my plan was $2000 straight up - but I will likely put in at least $500, and possibly set up a direct withdrawal once a month of, say, $25-$50 (more once I have better work).
2. Look into a new bank account.
As it turns out, most bank accounts don't have much functional difference. I'll just stick with mine.
3. Draw one Fanart100 image.
I colored Birth and drew and colored Outsides. I also did the 10 Images Meme.
4. Work out at least ten days this month.
I think I managed four.
5. Read 5 books.
Indeed! List after this checklist.
6. Figure out what jobs I might actually want.
Managed to do this - even have a list of ten - but am no closer to getting them, because most of them require MORE degrees... that I don't have. *sigh*
7. Renew BC.
Haven't done it, because I might not. Or might change it. Doctor's appointment is in the works, though.
8. Buy SimonL a birthday gift.
Indeed.
FINAL GRADE: B+ (75%)
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50 Book Challenge
1. Making Money, Terry Pratchett (2007)
It's Pratchett. I love Pratchett. I love Vetinari. I love this book. That's really all there is to it. *G*
2. Kushiel's Justice, Jacqueline Carey (2007)
Um, kind of ditto. Well, I love this series, anyway. Imriel is... not as awesome as Phèdre, but I like him.
3. The Art of Happiness at Work, the Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler (2003)
Interesting, but not quite what I was looking for. Still, the Dalai Lama is very engaging, even through the text. The sort of person you'd want to sit and talk with for a long afternoon.
4. How to Write a Dirty Story, Susie Bright (2002)
Useful information for breaking into publishing as a writer, and some neat exercises, but I felt maybe a little short on advice. On the other hand, the exercises were VERY good, and I'm slowly working through them.
5. Do What You Are, Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger (1995)
Basically, "match your Myers-Briggs personality type to a list of jobs we suggest". The problem is - no one can figure out my personality type. :P My parents think I'm an INTP, Patrick and Meagan think I'm an ISFJ, and I test myself and come up ENTJ. Whar?
However, the lists for INTJ and + ENTJ did have some similarities to my personal 10 "might like these jobs" list, so maybe there's hope...
