Journal ces's Journal: Goals for 2007 20
Just jotting these down because I haven't done so yet and because I have insomnia:
1. Better Job, or at least one closer to home. While my current employer doesn't suck as bad as some I've had I must say I'm getting sick of the long commute and the low pay. The fact that I'm bored and the company seems to be circling the proverbial drain doesn't help either. The biggest issue is to overcome inertia and get this done before it becomes something I HAVE to do.
2. New living space. My current digs while somewhat convenient, have many things I don't like about them, starting with being way to freaking cramped. Again the issue is mostly overcoming inertia here too, though I also have to deal with a super-tight rental market and flakiness from my potential house mates. I plan on looking at apartments while house hunting as a backup plan so I don't have to stay where I am past my current target move-out date.
3. Lose some weight/exercise more. Typical I know, but I really need to. The good news is when I was getting a bunch of exercise last winter I really lost weight and surprisingly quickly. The bad news is it all came right back when my activity level dropped back down. For right now until goal #1 or #2 happen I'm trying to get either a 30 minute walk or bike ride in at least 5 days a week.
4. Get a car. My last car broke down and I didn't feel it was worth fixing (repairs would have cost more than the car was worth). I wasn't using it very often at the time so it really wasn't too much of an inconvenience. This one waits until after goal #2 because I currently live in downtown Seattle in a building with no parking. Paying $200 a month to park a car I will only use occasionally on the weekends seems stupid.
5. Get out more/be more social. I need to meet some new people and socialize more with the people I already know.
I have a few others but they are personal/private enough that I don't really feel like sharing them here.
I have to say I think I did pretty well this year. I'm certainly not in the situation I was last year at this time and I got most of the big stuff done this year.
Meeting new people (Score:3, Interesting)
4. Get out more/be more social. I need to meet some new people and socialize more with the people I already know.
Any thoughts on how to do this? I need to meet some new people as well, outside of my circle of co-workers and spouse-friends. It's been so long since I've made a new friend in meatspace I don't remember how to do it.
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2.) Say hello.
3.) Strike up conversation.
4.) If new person is not interesting, or doesn't think you're interesting go to step 1.
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Interesting thought - I hadn't considered personals for anything platonic before.
A continuing ed class is something on my list of things to do in 2007, so perhaps that will work.
Another thing I'd forgotten was how many people I met when I was in a tennis league a few years ago. My tennis game has gone to hell, but maybe I can start riding with one of the local cycling groups that meet weekly. That would kill two of my 2007 goals with one stone.
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Heh, with the popularity of "Monk", that might be a funny conversation-starter.
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Actually, I spend a pretty good amount of time in bars - most of the time it's to see music, so I rarely attempt to socialize (unless you consider leering at college girls "socializing"). Perhaps I can start going early, because I've noticed the same - lots of good conversation going on in bars.
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Lots of music in bars... learing at college girls... Are you near Austin? If so, you should meet up with dubiousdave [slashdot.org]. I came to visit Austin and stayed with him a week. He didn't kill me or anything, and he drove me all over, so I give him "Two Thumbs Up... WAY UP!"
If you aren't near Austin, then just go out and sit at the bar near someone who's alone. If you aren't sure what to say, just sit there drinking and look friendly and they will approach you. (At least, people approach me all the time.)
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Yup, very near to Austin. dubiousdave and I have exchanged /. messages from time to time, but have never met in real life. Perhaps we should put together a ./ get-together at SXSW in March.
I've had the beer conversations a few times, and you're right - that's a great conversation-starter. I had forgotten about that one.
Try Flex-car (Score:2, Interesting)
I have a friend who lives in Seattle that doesn't own a car either. For his "must have a car" days or weekends, he uses Flex-car and finds it quite reasonable. Otherwise Metro is his main ride.
^_^
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Rates are very reasonable and the setup is perfect for someone who can predict their car needs at least a few days out.
I actually belonged for several years, without ever using, just because I thought it was a "good idea"(tm) and worth the financial support.
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I may join anyway both to give myself another option, and for the same reasons you did.
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Better job? I just got a job working back in tech support. It rocks. And my commute is 4.2 miles, or about 15 minutes if I get out late and traffic sucks.
I had to buy a new car as my last one was totaled out. Annoying, but it should do better in the snow. Speaking
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Should do that
Better job? I just got a job working back in tech support. It rocks. And my commute is 4.2 miles, or about 15 minutes if I get out late and traff
meeting people (Score:1)
it could be any kind of activity that requires meeting at a certain place to participate.
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Volunteer for a small time there (with a chance to win prizes) and you will be forced to meet people. Registration, security, Kidcon and several other areas always need people.
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Volunteer for a small time there (with a chance to win prizes) and you will be forced to meet people. Registration, security, Kidcon and several other areas always need people.
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