18 days into 2010

18 days into 2010, how are you new year’s resolutions holding up?

This year, I decided to focus on eight special things.

• reading I need to read more books, articles, journals, blogs, etc.
• Korean I want to become fluent in another language ASAP. I want to have the ability to work as a diplomatic translator, even though I’m not trying to become one. Of course, I had to pick one of the hardest languages—but it is what it is. I need to study tons.
• Callistonian.net I’ve had this site for 8 years. I’m not ready to let it go.
• exercise Staying healthy is important.
• traveling Not only do I want to take long trips across oceans, but I also want to visit local hot spots (restaurants, museums, cafes,  and one-of-a-kind stores).
• photography Memories are wonderful, and they’re so much sweeter when there are photos to accompany them.
• writing I’m not too sure about how far I want to push this one. Am I willing to work hard enough to get something (non-fiction) published or is it enough if I just keep a journal and write as I normally do.
• give Last but not least, I want to volunteer and give money to charity.

At day 18, I’m doing okay. I’ve read a novel, at least two dozen newspaper articles, and some blogs.  I’ve studied Korean for hours. I’ve also been giving. I gave money to Doctors Without Borders (for Haiti) and to another organization. I also volunteered.