I never had any New Years resolution because I know I can never stick to them. Instead yearly, I set a goal for myself to achieve. It doesn't have to be about my career because that part of my life I haven't sorted out, it is usually about travelling and making myself a bit better each year.
Goals for 2013 are:
1. Get promoted. I used to work in Oil and Gas industry where I was paid loads. I didn't like my work but I liked my pay. When I moved back to the Philippines, I vowed to chase my dreams and landed a role in Fashion Merchandising for a clothing mail order company then a Management Trainee position for in one of the retail giants in the Philippines. Now I'm back in the UK feeling unemployable and ended up as a Retail Assistant. I'm not ashamed of what I'm doing, I enjoy my job but I feel like I can do better. After few weeks of working, a position has opened and I grabbed it. I am gonna find out the result tomorrow. *fingers crossed*
2. Lose weight. I am aware that I can never go back to my UK 4-6 size from 3 years ago. I made peace with the fact that my body has changed and my metabolism has slowed down. I just need to tone up and maintain my size 8-10. I will try to eat healthy, restrict my calorie intake and go to the gym at least 3 times a week despite my crazy schedule. After all, I pay £43 monthly! That's almost a days pay for me! :-P
3. See more of the world. I know, I've travelled more than most of you but I've always been a nomad. I want to see Greece or Morocco for this year or wherever Luke takes me. Hehehe.
4. Save up. Being unemployed for years fully depleted my savings. I have no regrets apart from not having enough work experience. I'll try to save as much as possible this year so when I have to make the big move to the Head Office work in 2 years, so I don't have to ask for Luke's money to bail me on train fare. It cost at least £4k a year now from Reading to London. I need to save that much in 2 years. I want to stay debt free for as long as I live.
5. Go on dates more. Finding time in our schedule is difficult. I have to work on weekends and he have all his weekends free. Luckily, the shops here close early. Unlucky for us, we have nowhere to go to. LOL!
Last weekend, I finished worked at 12noon and Luke took me to Winter Wonderland. This has to must be our yearly ritual. So here's a photo of our first date of the year minus Luke.
6. I need to get in touch more with friends. I don't have loads and I suck at it. I will use facebook often to communicate with friends. I'll make sure I skype or e-mail them on my free time.
7. Blog more. I'll make sure that I update this weekly. I've slacked over the year and I know you all miss me. Not much crazy adventure this year. I'm focusing on serious stuff okay. Who wants to hear about my marriage? Hehehehe.
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