As confident and assured I normally am, I am not sure what to expect from 2009. I spent some time thinking of things which I really would want to do, gain and achieve in 2009….. and I came up with these…
- Complain less about the work which other people do. I think I have had enough grief in the last year trying to stand up for other people, without them taking any responsibilities. I guess it’s time the men/women were seperated from the boys/girls.
- Gain more composure in life… I think swinging over to the later half of my twenties should also mean that I am a little more ‘grown up’.
- Make serious headway in my Islamic Finance course. I have kinda neglected this for the last 6 weeks, but a new study time table and routine begins tomorrow. I should sit atleast 2 of the 4 exams in 2009.
- Lose the last 5kgs that I have been trying to lose in 2008 (I have already lost 5kgs in 2008).
- Try and meet someone who I would want to settle down with. The last 6 months of 2008 were the first time since 2004 that I have not been in a ‘relationship’. It’s the lonliest, most difficult time that I have gone through…. and I don’t want this again…. ever!
- Forge firm friendships… I have never had issues making friends…. but I have never had more than 2-3 firm friends throughout my life.
- Try and give that second language learning another go….
- Jump up another level at work… (this maybe asking for much… but if there is a hint of a challenge waiting to be taken on, I will be there!)
- Read more… possibly more religious and spiritual books and material….
- Visit the States…. with or without a travel buddy… (anyone want to join me?). My four fixed locations are – Houston, NY, DC and Toronto (I know it is in Canada!)
It’s not anything great, I know…. but it has been that sort of year for me…. dissapointing I guess. Let’s hope for a better 2009!
6 responses so far ↓
Digital Nomad // January 1, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Oh, heck…we’ll happily claim Canada as our own. What are they going to do, fight us?
Good luck on your goals for 2009…you’ve got a busy and happy year planned. May Allah help you realize your dreams, ameen.
MaliZOMG // January 1, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I’LL JOIN YOU!
I swear. I know all the cool places in NY, DC, AND Houston… AND I have friends in Toronto (But I’m sure you do too)…
InshAllah ‘09 will be great for all of us big bro.
Be safe, k?
M
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