End-Year Review of my 2009 Resolutions

2009 has come to a close. Fuck 2009, it wasn't the best year. It's time for resolutions again. Even if these resolutions have not been achieved completely, I believe it's important to live a goal-oriented life. Without further ado, allow me to review how successful I have been in keeping to my 2009 resolutions. This is a postscript to my earlier post on Mid-Year Review of my Resolutions.

Resolution 1: I will read the newspapers daily.

End-Year Review: The wonders of Google have aided me in attaining this resolution. I now use Google Reader on a daily basis, subscribing to casino news (for work), channelnewsasia, TED, Springwise, Marketwatch, The Economist. I try to read them on a daily basis. Otherwise I befriend well-informed friends who regularly give me the scoop on the latest happenings around town.

Resolution 2: I will read the stash of recently-purchased-but-unread books that have been piling up.

End-Year Review: Still dismal in my opinion. Completed The Unbearable Lightness of Being and The Tipping Point (amongst other half-read books). Reading Lolita now. I have come to realize that the inherent problem lies in my SLOW reading speed. And sometimes, my utter impatience.

Resolution 3: I will only be on the lookout for Mr Right, and strike Mr Right-Now off the radar.

End-Year Review: Will need time to assess if my bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

Resolution 4: I will keep a tight reign on my finances, giving due diligence to my inflow vs. outflow, and start engaging my broker.

End-Year Review: I feel so zen about money these days. Money for me seems to be re-invested to the travel industry these days. The returns are intangible.

Resolution 5: I will lead a more healthy lifestyle - club/drink/smoke a lot less, exercise regularly and eat more greens.

End-Year Review: I gym at FF pretty regularly these days! Love the pool too. I live a significantly healthier lifestyle - club / drink / smoke so much less. And with lx up my alley, how not to eat and live healthy?

Resolution 6: I will stop cabbing to work.

End-Year Review: ABSOLUTELY NO PROGRESS.