At Matthew’s request, here’s a quick summary of my major goals and mini goals for 2009, I will also list my mini-goals for January.
School: Transfer to UIC by Fall 2009
- Take 17 credit hours at Harper College in the Spring semester and earn at least a 3.5GPA.
- Attend UIC Summer sessions and take 12 credit hours.
- Transfer to UIC in the Fall and take 15 credit hours IF I’m not doing an internship. (12 credit hours with an internship.)
Health: Be Physically Healthy
- Shed 25lbs by the Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 8k (29 March 2009).
- Reach 180lbs, <120/80mm Hg, and have a 34in waist by the Chicago Marathon (11 October 2009).
- Run the Chicago Marathon under four hours.
- Grow an organic garden.
Financial Freedom: One Step Closer to Independence
- Eliminate $8,000.00 bad debt in August.
- Develop a better organization system.
- Simplify finances so it is easier to manage.
Travel: Live and Experience Life!
- Southern Illinois -Trad Climbing (April).
- Wisconsin- Milwaukee Day Trip for beer, bikes, music, and MAM.
- Michigan- Camping and Hiking on North Manitou Island.
- New Hampshire, Vermont, and NYC- Basic Ice Climbing, skiing, visiting a friend, and celebrate New Years on Times Square.
January Goals
- Attend all classes and read all material before class.
- Fill out the FAFSA application for the 2009-2010 school year.
- Apply for a student loans for school expenses.
- Find a solution for managing personal finances.
- Start saving for travel and other future expenses.
- Continue training for the Shamrock Shuffle
- Eliminate 10 pounds by January 31st.
