The Master Plan!

Here it is: the Master plan for 2010!

I’m keeping the plan broken into the same two categories that I used last year:  “Get a Grip” and “Get a Life”.  “Get a Grip” will be reserved for all the things I have to do. “Get a Life” will be reserved for the things I want to do – goals I want to achieve, hobbies I’d like to pursue – generally rebuilding my life. Having more fun.

“Get a Grip”

• I will aim to have NO panic attacks in 2010 by becoming more aware of when I’m anxious and learning ways to cope better with these feelings.
• Continue to work on asking for help when I need it.
• Establish proper weekly and monthly routines for housework
• Swear only when absolutely necessary
• In 2010 I will actually take my multi vitamin every day and will try adding evening primrose oil hopefully to fight the curse of mood swings.
• If I have to take medication this year I am going to find out about each drug I’m taking – read about it and make informed choices.
• I will TRY HARDER to take responsibility for my diet. Yup, cutting the junk food, adding more veg, cooking for myself all the things I  meant to do in 2009
• Develop and stick to an exercise routine where I USE my Wii Fit regularly aiming to lose some weight.
• Do some serious research about weight loss surgery.
• I will continue to keep a proper record of my moods, any symptoms, and any bleeding / periods using Femilia.
• I will actually fill out my health journal to investigate my theory that its severe PMS that is affecting my life in a debilitating way.
• I will get myself off benefit before 2011 whether by finding a job or going back to university.

“Get a Life”

• I will get better at keeping in touch with my friends. This still needs MUCH improvement.
• Taking up my cross stitch again
• Read more for pleasure complete my book challenge goal of 36 books this year.
• Trying to see a movie at least once a month
• Go to the theatre more (money allowing).
• Make a real effort to cook more and to remember how much I enjoy it.
• I will go out most days, even if it’s just for a short walk.  I will try to pay more attention to the world around me
• Continue to learn all I can about the USA – its culture, history, politics and people.
• Aim to follow the baseball season more closely this year. Can you believe I missed the 2009 World Series? The YANKEES WON 
• Travel to the USA this year EVEN if it’s only for a long weekend.
• I will replace my camera and continue my efforts to become a better photographer.
• Update my blog more often and comment more.
• Do three things this year I’ve never done before.

Disclaimer

I’m only human. I can’t promise that I will stick to all of it all of the time, but I will try my best and I will not give up. Feel free to comment / question but lets keep it polite!

Ali xX

P.s.  You can read about last years plan here if you really wanna.