Oh my. Happy New Year 2015! Whoa can not believe 2014 just flew by like crazy. Facebook has this thing now that it gives you what you posted a year (or two) ago when you update or post something on your wall. And just like that I remember I celebrated New Years in Cancun last year! Crazy. My 2015 celebration was filled with friends, Joshua Tree in the cold, Beers & Fireball, eating like crazy, sleeping on the floor, road trip to Vegas and watched Justin Timberlake, eating like pig at Wicked Spoon Buffet and a 6 hours drive back from Vegas. Mind you, I was sick as well. I apologize to my friends for making them sick :(
team Joshua Tree
Team 20/20 Vegas
Anyways, New Year means New Goals. In my case, it's 12 Things.
Before I head on to 2015, I wanna recap last years.
2014
Complete ProBaking 1 & 2 at The New School of Cooking
Unfortunately, when I passed ProBaking 1, my school got popular and decided to revamp the program and merged 1&2 together. I asked what if I want to just complete ProBaking 2, they said they can't since it's a new program now :( But I did for sure had a really fun time. I love that school and highly recommend it! I don't mind actually repeat the whole program again since now it's more professional now!
Enjoy Coachella 2014 with my friends & brother & The PillowMan
And yes indeed I enjoyed Coachella!
Travel abroad to somewhere new
Now this was majorly accomplished. I visited: Cancun, Mexico; Maui, HI; Grand Canyon, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Brazil; Lake Como, Italy; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Interlaken, Thun, Boltigen, Switzerland.
Lower my debt by half or more
fail
Do another 5K
fail
Ride a Hot Air Balloon
fail
Celebrate my 30th Birthday
Yup, I hit 3.0 and couldn't be happier by celebrating it with a surprise trip to Maui from the Pillow followed by a surprise visit to my birth hospital and a surprise dinner with my sisters, all coordinated by the Pillow. He is such a keeper :)
Plan a weekend getaway with my Family (Chimichanga included)
fail
No Social Media Sabbath/Saturday
Now this lasted only for a couple of weeks. It was good, but seriously my habit of just grabbing the phone needs to lessen. I really need to unwire myself from the digital world. Luckily I'm interested in reading novels again!
Own a Le Creuset Dutch Oven & Make Boeuf Bourguignon & Coq Au Vin
I was happy when I found a steal on a Le Creuset dutch oven at Marshalls. So far that thing is like the to-go kitchen stuff at home. I have yet to make Coq Au Vin.
Hang out with Kiki Peter because I miss her dearly (which means... Paris!)
Sadly this almoooossstttt happened in October. Ticket was purchased and all but unfortunately Air France's pilots went on a strike, canceling my trip to Paris. I was so bummed.
Make my own Cheese
fail
So I only managed like 5ish out of the 12. Hahaha... #fail. But oh well. I was too busy living. Rob was in the process of moving towards the mid year, and I was busy trying to keep myself, well, busy.
As for 2015...
Learn how to Meditate
with a lot of things going around in the world (tons of negativity), I find it nice and calming when I drive alone, no music, just talking, venting to God. I truly want to learn how to meditate properly. Or at least to my own standard.
Pay Tithe
This is something I struggle personally with. Money has always been a tight and "urgh" subject lately, but I know if I'm diligent, the Lord will bless me. #letsgo
Visit a new place: Iceland
Ever since Walter Mitty and being amazed with the Northern Lights, this has been an obsession. Must.Happen.This.Year
Be Healthy
A little FYI: I have been sick for a month. I just went to the Urgent Care today (at the plea of my mother) and I even got a chest xray. Thank God I don't have Pneumonia, just a sinus infection with a nasty cough. This flu season is rough. Please stay healthy. Also, I just want to be healthy in general. I think a 30 minute walk with Chimmy everyday should be reasonable, right? #getonit
Learn German
With the move of the Pillow to Switzerland, it kinda reinforce me to learn one of their national language. I wanted to learn German when I was in Junior High. Rob got me a Fluenz program for German. I need to start using it.
Unclutter: donate or sell
I vow every weekend to start cleaning up my closet. Either I donate them or sell them via Ebay/Etsy/Poshmark.
Get a Physical Exam
Something that I've always wanted to do. Since I kinda ignored this in my 20s, and this young body ain't getting younger at all, I guess I should start focusing more on my health. And find a good Primary Doctor.
Volunteer
Anywhere.
Bake something new every month
So far my favorite thing to bake is bread (funny thing is that a lot people ask me that question), but I would like to venture out more this year. Suggestions are welcomed!
Enjoy California
California is a big state, and I know I have taken it for granted, especially being born here and living here for the past 13 years. I hope to drive up the PCH soon.
Move to Switzerland
New Land. New Life. Can't wait.
xoxo,
Rima
