Actually I have forgotten what I wanted to write. Every morning, I do have a topic in mind. However, I am very scatterbrained. It's gone by the time I sit in front of the pc.

January's already coming to an end. It is very late to be posting this now. In my mind there are a few plans in mind. I call them plans instead of resolutions. Because these are not something just for 2009.

I learnt from my new boss that in life, one needs goals. It's just like work. Goals for 2009. Short term goals = 1 to 3 years. Mid term goals = 3 to 5 years. Long term goals = 5 years and above. I am wasting my time in office now. Not doing work or spending time with Jeff. Not knowing what I should do. Sure, we have set targets for 2009. They don't appeal to me. I no longer relish the 'challenges' that they are giving me.

Supposedly, I am to go back to graduate school this year. My new boss asked me, "What's your goal in life?" That stumped me. "Are you going for management positions like CFO, financial controller? If not, your MBA is not going to be worth anything. It will just be another general degree in your bag. What do you like? If you are good at numbers, you could take ACCA, instead of being the generalist, you should specialise." I really wonder, had he heard something from the grapevines about my previous portfolio? At that moment, I thought, "Great! I have met my benefactor. He seems to read me like a book. These were the exact ideas I was tossing around before I settled for the decision for the MBA." Now this is not so simple. Going back to school with a baby is virtually impossible. He relies on me for everything. On the other hand, if I still do not make the step to go back to school, I may not be able to meet my long term goals.

Short term goals:
Save $200 every month into the joint accounts
Sell / donate off all my unwanted stuff

Mid term goals:
Go back to school (MBA / ACCA - must decide)

Long term goals:
Work at home
Be a full time mum to Jeff
Go for a world tour
Teach
Finish my piano grades (stopped at grade 4)

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