2009 Resolutions Closure

Back in 2009, my resolutions were pretty simple. Now that we're in 2010, thought I should revisit my resolutions and have a closure on them...

Be a Good Wife

 >> Learn how to cook...
Up till now... I still don't know how to cook... BUT... I've attempted to be more domesticated and I think I have done a fairly good job in keeping our weekend home clean, comfortable and cozy... so CHECK!!!

>> Spend more time with OWLoon...
I took one whole month off work to spend time with OWLoon after our marriage... and have since spent every possible weekend in KS with him... so ya... CHECK!!!

Be an Even More Fillial Daughter

>> Take on more responsibilities...
My FB status today says: "Gazed into the crystal ball and foresee myself eating bread for a long, long time... Donations of any forms are most welcomed!!! Ang pow mari!!!" So ya... I have been spending a lot on CNY preparations... and have also upped my monthly contributions to the household... so again... CHECK!!!

>> Spend more time with my parents...
Considered CHECK... cos' for our pre-honeymoon, we took my parents along!!! Hahaha... but definitely, more rooms for improvements... have yet to figure out the balancing formula between family and hubby...

Be a Better Person

>> Increase savings...
Yes... I did increase my savings... but I also spent a bomb on vanity stuff for my wedding... on all the extras that are not covered by OWLoon like facial packages, manicure and pedicure and a whole long list of etc etc... so hmmm... must INCREASE EVEN MORE... so nope... FAIL!

>> Decrease impulse spending...
This I have been very good... I didn't spend on anything unnecessary the entire year. Though I was yearning for a new branded bag... a new camera.... a new pair of diamond earrings... I managed to refrain myself... (BRAVO BRAVO)... so yes... CHECK!!!

>> Be a HAPPY person...
2009 was definitely a character building year... and I must say that as I was going through the year... I thought that it was one of the toughest years in my life... but remember the saying... "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"? It was definitely true in my case... I learnt to be at peace with myself... to appreciate the good things in life... and to consciously force myself to turn negative thoughts into positive ones... Think my optimism paid off, for I am so much more happier now than before... so CHECK!!!

So let's see... nett nett I scored a 6 out of 7 CHECKS... and that meant a success rate of over 85%!!! Not bad la... hehehehehe... :-)