another list

more than 2 years ago, i made this list. six months after that, i got to this point. scratching off 5 items out of 10 was indeed a very good sign. but then i did this, and it all went downhill from there again (bye-bye list). over the weekend, Jam and I had this conversation about things we want to do. actually, it's been a series of conversation i've been having with some friends, and mostly they are items i've been meaning/wanting to do but as usual, never got around to doing. but with Jam's encouragement (and now a possible "partner-in-crime" in these activities), i'm making a new list. 1. pay credit card debts 2. take driving lessons 3. get braces (still on the fence with this one though, but i'm putting it in!) 4. join a gym (instead of dance classes) 5. learn to swim yes, unlike Jam i am only putting in 5 items. because unlike him, he has proven he has great will power and self-control. so far, i've only proven that those are almost non-existent traits of mine. also, in case you didn't notice, these things would require some money. and getting that money would require that i change certain parts of my lifestyle. now these changes are the tougher ones, and form the second part of my list: 1. find a cheaper apartment 2. limit splurges on very good but very expensive food (ergo, find a new stress reliever) 3. start cooking again (no more to everyday take-outs for dinner!) 4. limit DVD and book purchases (i guess i should avoid malls now) and the hardest one of all... 5. avoid being late for work and working "for free" (no idea whatsoever how i'd even begin to do this) that's it. wish me luck!