Figure out what I'm doing with the whole job thing. Now that work is going better and I'm starting to really love it here in Seattle, I feel both more relieved and more pressured to make the right "long-term" choice. If I'm going to leave Amazon (which I still feel that eventually I will do, for one reason or another), I need to have solid reasons for doing so, because I would be giving up a lot. Same with leaving Seattle. Simply "following my heart" would be a sufficient reason for both, but I'm not sure that my heart is saying anything concrete at this point. sigh. Very tricky.
Be better about finances. This goal will likely fall through the cracks. But one can (and should!) always have unrealistic hope.
Be honest. Both with myself and with other people. Quoting Paul's words of relationship wisdom, "Truth is the kindest thing you can tell somebody." In relationships, being honest means being adult and saying the things that are hard both to say and to hear. Being honest also means being assertive with my opinions even when it is difficult for me (as it often is) -- like when I stood up to my boss earlier this year and requested that he wipe something from my review; both he and Paul gained significant respect for me after that. Being honest with myself means really examining my motives and walking myself through all the possible consequences of my actions.
Actively seek growth. Intellectually, spiritually, as well as emotionally. A big thing that I want and need to focus on is humility.
Misc. wishlist: Spend less on clothes and more on hobbies (although I've been pretty good about not buying clothes recently); talk less and listen more; less lalala hangouts and more quality time; be more focused on what's important; make plans to travel; be bold!
(See old goals.)
