As I wrote last year this time, I do New Year's goals instead of resolutions since that is more action oriented to me. Here's how I did this year.
Item 1- find a volunteer role. This is hopefully in progress. The pension system in which I participate has a board of overseeing members. They accepted nominations earlier this year. This seemed like a good fit as A. I am a personal finance nerd B. This is managing some of my retirement money and C. I am looking for opportunities to give back. I applied and will be appear on the ballot when the election takes place early next year. Hopefully, I will be one of the people selected by the members to serve on the board.
Item 2 was making some repairs (new batteries) and band adjustments to some watches so that they were usable. I bought a watch repair kit to assist in this goal, and the watches are now functional.
Item 3 was having charms attached to my charm bracelets. It had been a LONG time since I had any added, so there was quite a pile. There were enough that I got a volume discount from the jeweler who soldered them.
Item 4 was completed yesterday- down to the wire! Earlier this year I realized that I hadn't been rollerblading since I moved (6 years ago). Where I used to live had a great spot nearby. I hadn't found a place here (probably since I hadn't looked). I was able to locate an area that looked promising. I tried going there a few weeks ago, but the access road was closed for construction. The weather yesterday was good, so I tried again. Success! It was really awkward at first since it had been so long, but I was much more comfortable by the end of my skate. Am I great skater? By no means. But, I can generally stay upright, and I really enjoy it. The spot I found worked really well, and it's on my way home, so I plan to go more frequently once the weather stays warmer.
Items 5 & 6 involved seeing friends I hadn't seen in a long time. Friend A lives 2 hours away and we hadn't seen in other in 7 years. I know, shame on us both. We ended up getting to see each of 3 times this year! It was great. Friend B lives 11 hours away. In August she had some last minute free time, so she flew here and spent a few days. We had a wonderful time.
2024 was a very successful goal year. Wish you and your family a happy, safe, health, & prosperous 2025.
