Goal Setting

OK So we are easing into 2009, and not much too catastrophic has happened yet. I know a lot of people are into New Year's resolutions, but I see a resolution as a set-up for failure. I prefer goal-setting and plan-making/implementing.

So given that, one of my major goals is to take better care of Carey. And this is broken into categories, which I will have to figure out as I go.

I'm starting out fairly well with a little self-indulgence. This weekend JC Penny had BOGO on bath towels, so I indulged and bought $18 "hotel" towels. They are brilliant white, textured, and sooooooooooooooo incredibly soft. And of course, it was $18 for 2, so I didn't have to feel too guilty about the purchase. Well screw that. I will NOT feel guilty. My old towels are just about ready for the rag bag, I've had them for years, and I Deserve Nice Things. Within reason. So needless to say, my post-shower dryoff this morning was absolute heaven. I didn't realize what a difference a quality towel could make in my life! :) So this fits into the subcategory of "Quality vs. Quantity." I've recently become mindful of the fact that when it comes to Carey, she gets the lowest quality product. When making purchases for others, they get high quality; when it comes to her, she purchases low quality, which sometimes winds up costing more in the end when things have to be replaced. So I asked myself; what is it about Carey that makes her less deserving of Good Things than her friends and family? And do you know, I could not come up with one thing! So. No more crap unless it REALLY doesn't matter.

Another goal is to have my goal list finalized by the end of January. I will add/subtract/fine tune as needed, and then compose a pretty document, put it in a sheet protector, and mount it where I can see it. Maybe I'll make 3, and put a copy in each of my school notebooks.

And I think that's it for today. I have more but I'm going to set them in my Palm or something.