It’s been an interesting year

It’s been a year since I wrote my first entry. I can’t say it’s been an easy year at times, but it is satisfying getting to the end knowing that we are in a better state than we were a year ago. It’s not just financially that we are slowly getting better – having specific goals and plans means you can recognize when you are achieving your goals which in turn motivates you to keep continuing with challenges everywhere in your life. Wandering along aimlessly can be de-motivating and living beyond your means can cause huge problems that affect everything you do. Going into next year I’m not thinking about resolutions because I’m unhappy with what I achieved in 2009, I’m thinking about resolutions that will build on what  I’ve personally achieved this year. I think that’s a pretty good place to be and is probably a first for me!