Friday, December 30

2011: A Review

2011 has been full of all sorts of lessons and life events. For example,

* I graduated with a Master's degree.

* I got a new vehicle.

* I learned I'm getting a new nephew early next year.

* I learned that I can do summer reading programs! They are exhausting, but I can do them! And survive!

* I learned that Aussie tour guides are the BEST!

* I learned that the Atlanta airport is massive. And has insanely steep escalators.

* I learned that I still love Boston.

* I got to travel! To New York and Boston! <3

* I still love my job.

* I sorta miss school.

* I LOVE my Kindle. I don't know how I ever lived without one. Especially for long trips.

* My niece is made of awesome. She cracks me up so much.

* I'm sad there are no more Harry Potters, whether in print or film.

* I saw a Broadway play - Wicked! It was AMAZING.

* I saw Jason Mraz perform an acoustic show at Carnegie Hall, which was awesome.

* Walking snacks are SO great. Driving snacks are pretty okay, too.

* I'm a healthier me!

Saturday, July 9

2011 Resolutions Update

2011 is half over. Where does the time go!?

At the beginning of the year, I made the following resolutions. And all are completed or in some stage of completion.

1. Pass Comps so that I can... - DONE! April 13, 2011
2. Graduate with a MLIS in May. - DONE! May 10, 2011
3. Read at least 50 books this year. - Half completed as of July 1, 2011
4. Travel somewhere super fun. - In the planning stages!
5. Decrease my debt. - Working on it!
6. Be healthier overall. - Working on it! Have lost at least ten pounds this year and am more cognizant of what I eat/drink.

2 completed, one half-completed, and two in various stages of completion. 5 and 6 will not be completed in one year, but a sizable dent or changes can take place in 2011. Those will likely be on next year's resolution list as well. I may up #3 to 75 or 100 books for next year. It would also be interesting to keep track of how many picture books I read and how many times a week I read them, too.