My Dream
Full time employment: Posting here.
It's that time again and this time I don't seem to be hesitating on writing this review. Ok, let's start:
Below is a list of objectives I set for myself last year and will update.
Objectives from last year: .
Increase the rate of return on our portfolio to a point where there is money left over even after accounting for the rate of inflation. We all know what happend there, todate I'm down about 10% from Jan, 08.
Loose 25 pounds and get in better shape. I actually put on another 5 pounds, therefore I'm busted.
Educate myself more on the "world of investing".I'm still a member of the Financial Webring Forum and try to educate myself but still find myself lost in some of the jargen, I don't frequent as much as I used to so I converse with my neighbour who does his own investing and RE.
Stop the routine and take a vacation with my family as well as spend more time alone with my DW. Took a couple trips to the US. with my family. Am hoping to do something different next year but with just the wife and I.
Tackle approximately 90% of my to-do list and stop procrastinating.Only completed 50% and my list keeps growing.
Change my mindset and stop worrying about our financial situation. I don't seem to care as much as before since I try not to spend money any more then I should. With the market the way it has been I'm surprised I didn't flip out.
Stop whining!!!! Well at least I don't complain....... as much.
Conclusion:
I get along great with my DW and kids, it couldn't be better except I am still struggle with my teenage kids, but all in all, they're good kids. I'm no where near as concerned about our finances as I was during my first year of retirement and when the markets were at an all time low I wasn't as worried as I once would have. I still don't spend as I'd like in regards to doing repairs and updating our home/cars/vacations since our portfolio has actually decreased but I know it will rebound. The biggest change in my personality is I was diagnosed with very severe sleep apnea and am now on a CPAP machine which has increased my energy level greatly. I've done more around the house in the last year then the 2 previous years before. I'm not as depressed but it's left me with a sort of low tolerance and I don't care as much attitude. Don't know if that related but I think it has to do with listening to friends and family complaining all the time now. I never noticed it before but it seems it's easier to complain then do something about it. In conclusion, I can't see myself ever working again, and I'm content being with family but find it hard to bite my tongue when others complain. I wonder if I was like that before.
Below is a list of objectives I set for myself last year and will update.
Objectives from last year: .
Increase the rate of return on our portfolio to a point where there is money left over even after accounting for the rate of inflation. We all know what happend there, todate I'm down about 10% from Jan, 08.
Loose 25 pounds and get in better shape. I actually put on another 5 pounds, therefore I'm busted.
Educate myself more on the "world of investing".I'm still a member of the Financial Webring Forum and try to educate myself but still find myself lost in some of the jargen, I don't frequent as much as I used to so I converse with my neighbour who does his own investing and RE.
Stop the routine and take a vacation with my family as well as spend more time alone with my DW. Took a couple trips to the US. with my family. Am hoping to do something different next year but with just the wife and I.
Tackle approximately 90% of my to-do list and stop procrastinating.Only completed 50% and my list keeps growing.
Change my mindset and stop worrying about our financial situation. I don't seem to care as much as before since I try not to spend money any more then I should. With the market the way it has been I'm surprised I didn't flip out.
Stop whining!!!! Well at least I don't complain....... as much.
Conclusion:
I get along great with my DW and kids, it couldn't be better except I am still struggle with my teenage kids, but all in all, they're good kids. I'm no where near as concerned about our finances as I was during my first year of retirement and when the markets were at an all time low I wasn't as worried as I once would have. I still don't spend as I'd like in regards to doing repairs and updating our home/cars/vacations since our portfolio has actually decreased but I know it will rebound. The biggest change in my personality is I was diagnosed with very severe sleep apnea and am now on a CPAP machine which has increased my energy level greatly. I've done more around the house in the last year then the 2 previous years before. I'm not as depressed but it's left me with a sort of low tolerance and I don't care as much attitude. Don't know if that related but I think it has to do with listening to friends and family complaining all the time now. I never noticed it before but it seems it's easier to complain then do something about it. In conclusion, I can't see myself ever working again, and I'm content being with family but find it hard to bite my tongue when others complain. I wonder if I was like that before.