Another year, another start for whatever-there-is-that-I-need-to do. Here's My To-Do List for the Year. This will be my guidepost on how to make 08 a meaningful one.
1. Save at least P2,000 a month, P25-50,000 at year's end. Don't look now. You might say this is a silly short aim. Well, come to think of my expenses, you'd say this is a high post to climb. I saved nothing last year.
2. Never ever incur any absence nor tardiness at work, school or any other commitment. This, actually, should be #1. I dunno but sometimes I get a high trying to beat Mr. 59th Minute.
3. Accelerate my performance at work; be in the bonus list at least six times. I don't aim for a promotion simply because I can't commit to extra responsibilities. Been there, done that; am taking my time to be in there again.
4. Pass all subjects. No ifs, no buts. Shame on me - this would be my nth law school, the nth year that I'd be seeing my classmates join the Bar.
5. Exercise; get plenty of sleep; take proper diet; flush these fats; look fab. Well....
6. Pay all debts. Can I take excuses for this? Signing for those credit cards was a BIG mistake. But then again, should I take to court and try CB Circular 905? Better yet, just at least alot for the late fees. Naye, wait for a settlement offer. Yehey!
7. Support (a) sibling(s). Pretty tough coming from a poor family of ten (10) kids. (I'll write a separate article about this.)
8. Rekindle, strengthen my advocacy work. I've been in a hiatus for, hey, four years now! I can't just be a director-in-absencia for this and that organization. Natsit requires active participation. (Yesterday's call from Rio is alarming: the military is in it again, as ever, wittingly or unwittingly harassing people who are critical of the government.)
9. Write. Poems. Stories. Letters to the editor. Letters to friends. Case digests. Anything. Just write.
10. Create a blog. Hopefully, this would open linkages to whatever that needs bridging. Or cast some testimonies to the concerned world.
11. Take and pass the LET. I haven't tried for fear, not of flunking, but of being disallowed due to inconsistent birth records. I already caused the execution of an affidavit but legally I need to secure a court order to correct the error. Well, all my records show that I was born June 10. My birth cert states July 10. My biological mom says: July 16. Anyway, I have a CSC Professional elegibility but never used it since I obtained it in 1992. LET cert just happens to be required for me to go back to teaching since I haven't completed an MA at that.
12. Take a vacation; visit at least two provinces. I haven't been to Palawan and Batanes; this year would be a nice period to experience. I would look good in those post-card perfect sceneries. What about Sorsogon?
13. Join a retreat or Catholic renewal seminar. Strengthen my religious faith and personal relationship with God. Period.
14. Participate in conferences, workshops...professional/personal development seminars.
15. Plant fruit-bearing trees and vegetables.
16. Rediscover forgotten hobbies.
17. Shun away from all kinds of temptation.
18. Take heart and make these happen.
1. Save at least P2,000 a month, P25-50,000 at year's end. Don't look now. You might say this is a silly short aim. Well, come to think of my expenses, you'd say this is a high post to climb. I saved nothing last year.
2. Never ever incur any absence nor tardiness at work, school or any other commitment. This, actually, should be #1. I dunno but sometimes I get a high trying to beat Mr. 59th Minute.
3. Accelerate my performance at work; be in the bonus list at least six times. I don't aim for a promotion simply because I can't commit to extra responsibilities. Been there, done that; am taking my time to be in there again.
4. Pass all subjects. No ifs, no buts. Shame on me - this would be my nth law school, the nth year that I'd be seeing my classmates join the Bar.
5. Exercise; get plenty of sleep; take proper diet; flush these fats; look fab. Well....
6. Pay all debts. Can I take excuses for this? Signing for those credit cards was a BIG mistake. But then again, should I take to court and try CB Circular 905? Better yet, just at least alot for the late fees. Naye, wait for a settlement offer. Yehey!
7. Support (a) sibling(s). Pretty tough coming from a poor family of ten (10) kids. (I'll write a separate article about this.)
8. Rekindle, strengthen my advocacy work. I've been in a hiatus for, hey, four years now! I can't just be a director-in-absencia for this and that organization. Natsit requires active participation. (Yesterday's call from Rio is alarming: the military is in it again, as ever, wittingly or unwittingly harassing people who are critical of the government.)
9. Write. Poems. Stories. Letters to the editor. Letters to friends. Case digests. Anything. Just write.
10. Create a blog. Hopefully, this would open linkages to whatever that needs bridging. Or cast some testimonies to the concerned world.
11. Take and pass the LET. I haven't tried for fear, not of flunking, but of being disallowed due to inconsistent birth records. I already caused the execution of an affidavit but legally I need to secure a court order to correct the error. Well, all my records show that I was born June 10. My birth cert states July 10. My biological mom says: July 16. Anyway, I have a CSC Professional elegibility but never used it since I obtained it in 1992. LET cert just happens to be required for me to go back to teaching since I haven't completed an MA at that.
12. Take a vacation; visit at least two provinces. I haven't been to Palawan and Batanes; this year would be a nice period to experience. I would look good in those post-card perfect sceneries. What about Sorsogon?
13. Join a retreat or Catholic renewal seminar. Strengthen my religious faith and personal relationship with God. Period.
14. Participate in conferences, workshops...professional/personal development seminars.
15. Plant fruit-bearing trees and vegetables.
16. Rediscover forgotten hobbies.
17. Shun away from all kinds of temptation.
18. Take heart and make these happen.
