Last year I constructed a list of my goals for 2009, instead of using the term resolutions I decided to make it a little more generic.  You can see how I think that all went in my previous post, but this post will look forward for 2010.  This year things are a little bit different as I just turned 30 and decided that I would attempt to do a 30 for 30 list.  Let me explain...

Most people seem to dread turning 30 for some reason, and try to squeeze in doing as many things as they can before they turn 30.  I suppose I understand this sentiment, but I do not agree.  Turning 30 is something that should be celebrated, it is a milestone and unfortunately, not everyone gets to make it that far for one reason or another.  Instead of experiencing the malaise that more commonly comes with turning 30 I decided that I will embrace it.  One way of doing this is that I have decided I will attempt to come up with a list of 30 things to do to celebrate my 30th year.  This way instead of trying to cram as much stuff into the last few months of my 29th year as possible, I can spend the entire year celebrating my 30 years on this wonderful planet.

The only problem with the 30 in 30 list is that it is much more cumbersome than (for example) my goals list from last year which was about 8 items long.  The 30 in 30 list also needs to be a little bit different than a standard resolutions or goals list, I kind of want to put some things on the list that I have never experienced before.  I understand that I wont really be able to put 30 unique things that I have never done before, but I am attempting to structure a completely different list than I am used to.  And make it a little bit challenging and celebratory.  The list is still in progress, and I will post in in it's entirety when completed.  That being said I do have a shorter list of standard resolution type goals for the year that are unrelated to the 30 in 30 list, and some may look familiar from last year.  Here they are:

• Lose 30 lbs - I know this can be done, and I am determined to do it.
• Run a 5k - I did this last year without planning it out in my goals list, but have fallen out of running since then.  My goal is to get back up to 5k shape and run in one again, most likely the Komen run.
• Install all new interior doors in the house - Been wanting to do this for a while, but never had the will to work on it, and I defeat myself before I even begin.
• Study more - Last year I had a goal to get back into coding/scripting, and I never even attempted it.  I have a bunch of books, so I need to use them.  I get too distracted at home so I am debating making use of the library or a coffee shop.  Along with coding/scripting I also need to learn Spanish, and with two native Spanish speaking individuals living with me, I really should be able to improve on this.
• Reduce - It's time to sell off some old collectibles and other stuff taking up space in our house that we no longer use or care as much about.  Looking at some spaces in our house makes me realize that it is time to down size a little bit.

That will do for the standard "goals of the year list".  Unfortunately 2 of the items on the list are not quantifiable, so the measure of achievement isn't obvious.  However I have done nothing in the last 2 items in the last year, so any bit of work in either of those areas I will consider an improvement, as long as it is an honest effort and forward progress is made.

Now I need to get back to working on my 30 for 30 list, as well as my 2010 Gaming Goals list for CheapAssGamer.  I will update here when all that is done.  What are you aiming to achieve in 2010?