Day 300 - Almost time for New Year's Resolutions

I can't believe it's the end of the year already. I know that's cliche - but really I can't believe it. I always find it so fascinating how you can never even GUESS what you'll be doing a year from now. A year ago I was just sort of kicking around the idea of becoming a VISTA and living on my own to save money - and now here I am! It just gives me faith in the power of making plans and setting up goals for yourself.

I'll probably sit down and make a good set of goals post NYE festivities, but here's a quick list:

• Re-take the GMAT: Blah. I know I know, I'm supposed to be done with this already. But the more I watch the economy tank I just know that applying to school in the fall is going to be tough. When people lose their jobs they go back to school. So since I have a bit of time I might as well just try for a slightly higher score. It won't kill me.
• Re-tighten my belt: I got a little lazy in December with budgeting given the holidays. But I'm ready to go back in full frugal mode. I'm ready to do a lot more cooking at home since I got more great kitchen gifts (toaster oven! microwave! cookbooks!) so I should be good. And I don't need any more clothes!!
• Alcohol Cleanse: I think it'd be nice to start the year off with a 30 day cleanse.
  
• Stretching: I apparently don't sleep well and have been twisting my body into knots lately. Until it's running season again for me (March) I will have to stretch until then.
• MLT / B-School Apps: I got into the MBA Prep program! So I need to make sure I totally commit to the process. I hope to gain a great group of friends and produce applications that I'm proud to submit. Kick-off event starts in March at the University of Virginia!
• Job Planning: My VISTA year ends in the beginning of September, so I need to make sure I have a job lined up that bridges me until school.
• Family: I had such a nice time at home last week. It just reminded me that I need to make an effort to call / e-mail / send cards regularly to my family to keep in touch. Just because I live in a different city doesn't mean I can't stay current! Check out pics from Christmas 2008.

And that's it for now. Time to enjoy the last of 2008!!