2008 Goals Checkup

It’s been about three months, so let’s do a check up on my goals for the year.

• Run three 5ks or one 10k
  – Done! Ran the Flying Pig 10K in May
• Become and stay debt free, completing baby step 3 of Dave Ramsey’s plan
  – I was debt free in March and have stayed that way since. I’m currently building up my 3 month emergency fund.
• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of classes without incurring any debt
  – 8 credit hours have been completed without debt. 5 more credit hours are planned for the fall semester.
• Complete two landscaping/outdoor projects
  – The walkway/landscaping bed from the garage to the deck has been started; cleaning and treating the deck should be done within the month.
• Become more knowledgeable about mutual funds and retirement savings
  – I’ve read three books and many articles online, and continue to stay on top of financial news. I’ve reallocated what I have invested in my company 401k and will start additional investing once my emergency fund is fully funded.
• Maintain weight
  – So far, so good, though it hasn’t so much been a result of exercise as not eating as much due to stress and over all busy-ness.

Good progress so far, much better than in past years! For the first time since I started posting my goals in 2005, I might just reach every one.

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