Goals for 2012

Happy New Year!

Sorry for the outage, apparently there were some database issues over the holidays at Bluehost.  As a result I lost all my search engine rankings for the site, so hopefully those come back now that it’s fixed.  Thankfully the site isn’t moneymaker, otherwise that would be really bad.

There are some things I’d like to get done this year.  Maybe posting them publicly will make me more accountable.

Side note: goals are different from resolutions, in that goals are “SMART‘.

1. Cook Dinner Once a Week

I’ve been super spoiled by Bryn’s cooking for the last few years.  It’s time I start helping out more.

2. End the Year With 10% Less Stuff

“What you own owns you.”  So true.  This has led to an inventory project, to be discussed later.

3. Figure Out What To Do With Our Townhouse (and do it)

I’ve made some poor financial decisions, but buying property in 2007 was BY FAR the worst.  According to Zillow, we are $135k underwater.  I really like it here, and after almost 5 years it feels like home.  But continuing down this futile and money-wasting path is the opposite of smart.

4. Generate $1000 a Month in Passive Income

I’ll define “passive income” as requiring less than 4-hours of work a week, like a certain book.  Capital gains from investments don’t count, but dividends and interest do.  I have until the end of the year to make this happen, and have a LONG way to go.

I think I’ll try a series of month-long personal “challenges” as well.  Go vegetarian for a month?  Spend a full month traveling?

First up: a Dry January — going the full month without alcohol.

What are your goals for 2012?

-Nick

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