School resumes tomorrow....

Excited to get back to school; back to a schedule.
I find that when I have things to do (a schedule), I am more productive with other things, not to mention a more-pleasant person. Otherwise, I find myself sitting around in a drab mood, not wanting to do much of anything.

Still, I am anticipating a few problems, perhaps. I don't know. I just have that 'feeling' that something is going to go awry.

Last day.... getting things ready for week ahead and back into routines.

For the New Year?

Health/ Physical
Well, I returned to the gym. This is going to be a priority this year. Come hell-or-high water, I am going to stick with it.
Paying more attention to what I eat.
No, I am not going to quit smoking. Something just not worth the inner-conflict right now. Yes, I know it is bad, and yes, I know, I know.
I am going to try to get back into a day and night routine (skin, teeth, etc). It will be hard at first, but eventually will work itself out.
Appointments already for dentist, ears, eyes, skin. I am way past-due for a hearing test and eye exam. Dentist in March, possible bleaching again, but probably not this year. Dermatologist appointment to mainly talk about hair. I returned to using Rogain, but I do not know if it is working or not (maybe a little). I need his opinion.
I should find a regular doctor; also, therapist.
Also, appointment at Deluxe for more ink.

Career
Updating my portfolio. I really think I need to get in with a suburban district. Not that I do not like my job and school, but, over-thinking during break, I really have issue with the district community politics. At least, I should see what is out there and what options I have.
Honestly, as long as gas prices stay low, I am OK with the salary. It is not great, but not horrible- whereas, the insurance is something else. It would be very nice to make 40G a year, but what will the other costs be?
Also, see about getting Master's degree. I am leaning towards linguistics. Still, I owe a lot of money on school loans, so I do not know if this is realistic. Rockford does not offer a linguistics program. I will look at Northern and other IL state schools.

Relationships
David and I have been OK, actually better than OK, lately. Sex is still far and few, but it will be what it will be. My libido is just not there anymore.
I am going to try to be nicer to David's family. I think the divide is deep though and may turn out to only be a gesture.
I am going to call my family more often and see them more often. It has been two years since I've seen Dad and Grandma. Mom, I see every few months; Adam, a bit longer in between.
I am going to try to get Grandma to move here.

Financials
Savings is OK, but not great. I need to be habitual and put money away every check- even if only $50. I've been trying to do 10% on the first check of the month, but, at times, I find that I pull it back out before the next check.
After $1000, which is my goal this year, $500 to go into another investment scheme.

Home
Get this place done!
Fix what needs to be fixed; Update what need to be updated; Clean out and organize.

Other things for 2009...
Spain in June. Something to look forward to, but also something a bit nerve racking: finally, a return to Sevilla (excited); overseas trip with students (nervous); potential conflict 'conversation' with David (very nervous).

Sadly, Candi will probably not finish the year. Maybe she will, but slowly, I believe, she is loosing the battle with age. She still wags her tail and is alert. I hope she will pass in her sleep. Otherwise, it will be a mess.

And I don't really know what else.
I found the 'goals' and 'reinvention' books, but I have not looked at them yet.
I began painting again. Been a long time for that. I do not expect much from the first few, but we shall see.

Otherwise,
things to do.
Things to do.