5 Landmarks for 2009... taking a page from Vim! - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

LisaM · 01-02-2009, 04:23 AM

This IS NOT a New Year's resolution thread, I swear! Hate 'em... That said, one of the things I do every year is write down a look back at the year before, and a look forward to the next year. Vim accomplished the "look back" for me with her 5 Landmark Events in the past year thread... so I thought I'd start a "5 Landmarks for 2009" thread here... and we can look back in January 2010 and see what actually happened! Write on, ladies and gentlemen...

Most anticipated: My wedding to my beloved Corey, set for June 27, 2009.
Getting to meet my stepson-to-be for the first time the first week of April when he comes down from Colorado for spring break. Also happens to be my birthday week.
My honeymoon. 'Nuff said...
Finding a piece of land and beginning to build our new home.
Living my joyful life to the fullest every day!

VickiLyn · 01-02-2009, 09:06 AM

2009 Outlook:

* Reach my Goal Weight

* My baby will start Pre-School

* Hoping to be out of Debt

* Leading a much healthier, happier life

* Wear a bathing suit to the Ocean (my hubby has never seen the ocean so would love a family trip this year)

hb2009 · 01-02-2009, 10:55 AM

1. Saving our home from the bank.
2. Extra money in the bank.
3. Continuing to lose wight & get healthier.
4. Husband being home more.
5. Going to an amusement park & riding the rides with our daughter.

Band_Groupie · 01-02-2009, 06:47 PM

I hate long-term resolutions too...but things I'm hopefully anticipating is another thing!

- Turn 50 in April, no make that 49 7/8...and HOLDING!
- Watch my 2 oldest graduate (College & HS) this spring (and hopefully not the same week I get banded)
- Lap Banded by summer and sweet spot by Christmas
- A healthier year for the whole family
- Carpe Diem

mistymee · 01-02-2009, 08:49 PM

After a very eventful year last year, I'd like to have things a bit calmer this year. I don't think that'll happen, though. The Five Landmarks I'm looking forward to this year are:

1) Land a job in this terrible job market; one that is interesting and challenging...... with good benefits, lol.

2) DH & I will go on our 'real' honeymoon this spring. After our wedding in Oct, we took 2 days for a short trip to Montreal with original plans to go to the Grand Canyon this spring. We're discussing other options, though.

3) Investigate going back to school and get a degree- probably a business degree, with a leaning in the medical field for a bit of a job security built in.

4) Reach goal by summer- wear shorts in public for the first time in many, many years.

5) DH turns 60 in Sept, I'll turn 50 in December. We're going to have some sort of Decade party for ourselves in November- halfway between each.

VanessaSFL · 01-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Hmmm let's see...

1.Ran arrives tomorrow and will be here til the 30th.So spending time with him is going to be a treat.Ran will not be home again until August 2009 and that is not in stone.

2. The house is getting painted this year.I will post pics

3. attending my 20th class reunion this summer, very very excited.I was so popular in HS and now I am just a home body..I can't wait to see all my friends back home.

4.learning a second language (German), Nick & I both want to learn.

5.finish up 3rd big dental surgery...only one more to go after that

hexx2003 · 01-02-2009, 09:12 PM

1/ Have my lap rny on Jan 13th and starting my new life.

2/ Fit into the vintage guess Jeans I just bought on Ebay by the end of the year, Always wanted a pair and actually wear them!

3/ Find a great job, doesnt have to be something permenant but something to keep us from using credit cards for everything!

4/ Finish getting my travel agent schooling and license

5/ Look into Nursing school, go onbase to see If i can use DH's GI Bill since he isn't using it. 1200 initial investment hopefully for a whole new fun career.

BeanCloe · 01-02-2009, 10:22 PM

1) Most important in forseeable next year- have WLS (most likely in March)
2) Study for LSAT in Summer and take in October
3) Continue trying to get rid of the debt
4) Be comfortably living on my own (currently living with my mom)
5) Be more healthy than ever before :-)

LisaM · 01-03-2009, 05:18 AM

Love all your anticipated landmarks, guys... and PAMVANAMY! Three whole weeks with Ran! I know you're happy to have him home, girl, enjoy every single moment...

Starhanger · 01-03-2009, 09:50 AM

1) Get rid of this annoying cancer!
2) Not go bankrupt from the cancer bills
3) Keep developing my relationship with God
4) Find a job after cancer care
5) Get some bills paid down