2008 Year in Review

2008 was a very good year for me - I finished grad school, landed the job I wanted, got a boyfriend and most importantly, adopted a dog! Looking back on the year as a whole, I couldn't have asked for a better one! I looked back in my blog at my list of goals I set out to accomplish in 2008 last year around New Year's. Below is that list, and my commentary on the progress toward achieving these goals.

1. Steal Tony Romo away from Jessica Simpson - still striving
   
2. Get into the best shape of my life by my 30th birthday - epic fail
   
3. Nail my crush, because school is almost over and all bets are off - beyond epic fail
   
4. Spend more time doing makeup and hair so as not to look like I just rolled out of bed all the time - hair possibly looks cuter, but makeup is a fail
   
5. Marry Gerard Butler and/or Edward Norton - still striving
   
6. Get really cool job that pays boatloads of money - half achieved - cool job, but lacking boatloads of money
   
7. Take a killer vacation upon graduation - epic fail because I ran out of funds
   
8. Clear the clutter out of my house and get organized - achieved after I first moved in my new apartment, but disarray is now back with a vengeance
   
9. Improve my surfing/rock climbing/snowboarding/golfing/dance technique/Guitar Hero skills - bad year for surfing due to rotator cuff issues, climbing progress has been slow, did become a better snowboarder (in spite of snowboarding off a cliff), epic fail on logging time on the green, been very good about attending dance class, and I still suck at GH
   
10. Spend more time hanging out with friends in real life and less time on Facebook - epic fail
    
11. Find a better outlet for my creative urges - still striving, new found Hello Kitty obsession actually helping with inspiring creativity
    
12. Try not to sabotage myself and be open to the possibility someone might actually just like me for me - success!
    
13. Get my grubby paws on Trojan football season tickets!!!!!!! - epic fail due to extremely long waiting list

Hmmm, though I seemingly have had an overall disappointing year based on this list I am clearly very happy with how 2008 played out for me. Therefore, in 2009 I resolve to appreciate all the amazing things I have, and to cherish all the unexpected wonders that lie ahead. :)