january goals

I’m trying something new and setting monthly goals. We’ll see how it goes. By the end of the month I want to:

1. Be able to climb 5.9s comfortably.

2. Start an emergency fund (more than just nominally).

3. Become a 6 am riser.

The last is somewhat necessary - for two weeks I will be a TA, and I will need to be in Baltimore by 7:30 am every morning. That means rising at 5:30 or so. I’m hoping to use that as a springboard to a long-term change.

The second is because I’m tired of having to put emergency expenses on my credit card. The money is there (it’s the overflow from rent, etc), but it’s not all there right now. If I pull from the emergency fund for it, then I can put it back every month. I’d rather pay that back than a credit card! I’m getting paid for the TA gig so I’ll start with that.

The first - well, I’ll have to be comfortable on the 9s in order to take the lead class, so hopefully I’ll make it. So far, I’m doing well on 8s and not-so-bad on 9-’s. I plan to tackle some 10s this month to make the 9s feel easier.

01.03.08 update:  Zen Habits (see blogroll) posts a monthly challenge on the forum.  I entered #3 in the challenge, as it’s an everyday activity that I’d like to turn into a habit.  I’ll be tracking on there daily.