Life on File

1. Loose Weight
I began jogging. I started a week ago yesterday and I got the Nike+iPod kit from my parents this past Christmas and it’s pretty cool so far. It keeps track of my speed, length, weight and has neat features like goal settings and challenges for yourself or against other Nike+ users. My Nike+ account shows how many runs I have completed so far also has a nifty chart showing my progress. I do not like how the navigation of the site is set up (i got lost after my first run and got very confused.)

2. Organize Financials
This means a lot of things:

• I have to organize all of my files and paper work. Separate what’s legal, school, automobile, finances and miscellaneous documents.
• Create a financial plan that will guide me to taking control over my debt. I have a pretty large goal to meet by the end of this year so I have to get myself disciplined and learn how to just live off with things I need and put away the urges of want!
• I’m getting some help from a friend (whom I’ve grown to like tremendously and am thankful for a certain someone in introducing us) that has professional experience in personal finance. She will be helping me set up a life insurance plan, that I’m still thinking about at the moment and a way to put my spending skills to the test, in a good way though. So, I’m very thankful for that this year.
• speaking of finances and such, it’s TAX season! Everyone scream!! YAY! No, but seriously, this is my first year doing taxes and my mom is actually helping me with this one. I’m scared and excited at the same time, more scared than excited though. We’ll see! Speaking of which, Apple is developing TURBO TAX and Quicken Financial Life for Mac! I’m more interested in the Financial Life software, it just looks simple to read and create. Also, NeatReceipts look totally useful, because I have a mess of those everywhere at fault of my mother since she’s so paranoid and pushy when it comes to “saving all your receipts” =__= Nevertheless, I can’t wait!

3. Take Less Classes
I am taking a semester off to organize my life. I am also devoting myself in taking only two classes each semester after my break. I decided on this since my job as been increasingly demanding. I will resume school work this summer! Now this brings me to my next resolution…

4. Get a Promotion
I have been getting in a lot of huge projects at work lately. Requiring more time, knowledge and creative thinking. I have to learn a lot more CSS, HTML and now that I’ve somehow learned hot to work with ASP, we’re switching to JSP! Great! We’re getting two knew hires next week which means, I am not longer the “fish” (Prison Break lingo) and I have to train one of them. So I have some people that will depend on me. Something I’ve never had to really experience hands on before. I’m also getting a company laptop… this is HUGE in my line of work since the company I work for usually don’t give/lend corporate IBM laptops to “temporary/contract” employees. This has made me real anxious and excited.

5. Get my Truck Fixed & Buy a New One
I am trying to save up some cash in order to fix up my truck to be good enough to trade in for a newer model. Nothing too new (2007-2009) but something between 2000 and 2006 would be nice. I can’t go in reverse and it’s been months since I can’t; things started to fall apart since this past fall when my catlystic converter was stolen on campus. Major suckage people!

6. Help with Remodeling
My parents started remodeling the house in November and it’s now in full force. We’ve been painting, cleaning, demolishing, re-building etc. So far, so good. I just want to keep helping them when it’s needed. We’ve got contractors lined up do the some of the major stuff like crown molding, construction of a new room and complete kitchen face-lift (that contains removing one window and moving it to a new location.)

7. Take Good Care of Yuki
The new dog/family member. I have got to set up a new vet since our old one is crap. She needs to get fixed and vaccinated. I also need to register her with the county and get her chipped. I’m also expecting some major grooming bills come summer. She’s a Spitz breed and she will shed a lot in the heat. I’m not excited about that but I love her anyways!

8. Design, Design, Design
My online portfolio and freelance website is and has been LONG overdue. I am devoted to complete two major sites 1. Ciaopanda.com // 2. Mediarico.com: 1 = My portfolio and personal domain. I want to host and complete a database of all my recent works which include web sites, graphic design, print, essays, short stories and material completed and used for all class work. 2 = My freelance “corporate” site, it will be my professional domain used to promote my freelance services and also my curriculum vitae/resumé to prospective clients/new job.