Major Accomplishments of 2011 and New Year's Resolutions for 2012

I am really excited that 2011 is almost over. It was quite a year. Way too much happened. I am really, really, really hoping that 2012 will be a positive year. I am hopeful. Please, let it be a better year.

Accomplishments of 2011
1. Got a new job after the contract wasn't renewed from my old job. Frankly speaking, I was not happy my old job so I think it worked out for the best.
2. Started teaching high school students for the first time. It was really challenging but I'm somehow doing it. My job also has benefits and I'm learning a lot! It's worth it. Perhaps K-12 education is not glamorous but it is rewarding.
3. Had to go through break up while working my new job. I don't care what any one says but break ups are never easy.
4. I think I made the right call with the break up. Again, I don't care if everyone else is settling down. I'm trying to make the best, long-term decisions that I can. Yeah, of course, you're going to slightly envious of other couples but single life is just as awesome.
5. Got my master's degree in Public Administration after starting the program six years ago. Yes, now I have two master's degrees. Way more than I ever expected.
6. I'm starting to have a better sense of when I'm about to burn out. I'm trying to figure out when that is and to avoid over extending myself. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

New Year's Resolutions for 2012

1. Work out more. Yes, it's an obvious one. I was only working out on weekends since August 2011 because of my new job. Now I would like work out at least one work day per week.
2. Go to yoga once a week. I am really trying not to be so stressed out and anxious.
3. Continue hiking regularly.
4. Be more positive. In 2011, I started writing about three positive things that happened to me daily. It was actually helpful in putting things in perspective. Nothing is the end of the world. Just because you lose your job, don't have a dude, don't own a house, haven't made $200K, etc. doesn't mean that your life is hopeless.
5. Prioritize. If something's important, do it. If not, don't worry about it. Get better at planning.
6. Don't take things so personally. People just say stupid shit. I think I'm getting better at this after teaching high school kids from South Phx. They'll insult you in class and then they are totally friendly toward you after class. (This is especially important when I get asked the "Are you married/do you have a boyfriend" question. Screw them. They are not living your life. They're just as curious and probably not as progressive, frankly. I personally do not run around asking such questions. I think it's invasive and that's not how I judge people).
7. Write more. e.g. Write one freelance article related to Asian Americans.
8. Don't let other people get you down. They don't know about your life-- where you've been, what you've done, what you've seen, what you see in the future.
9. Look into starting a business or develop more business skills.
10. Continue writing about my dating adventures. Possible story in the future.
11. Watch all the movies and books that you've wanted to watch/read.