little miss may

I was looking back at the list I created in January, of things I wanted to do this year. It wasn’t quite a New Year’s resolution (or ten), but some things to keep me going for the next 12 months.

To recap, have a look at not so new year resolutions.

Well then.

01. Keep my greens alive, the latest addition being a cute chili plant
Greens are still alive, alas my chili plant is no more. Over-watered as usual. I have to stop doing that. My greens are sulking now that it’s Winter, but hopefully they’ll survive long enough to breathe in the warm air again come Spring.

02. Take the driving test and get my full driver’s licence
Yep, that’s done. Embarrassing story on Test Day itself where I bumped the curb on a left turn and the hubcap flew off, but thankfully the test officer didn’t fail me. “It’s marked as a ‘no’, but don’t EVER do that again!” he said. I’ve steered clear of the curbs since.

05. Cross my fingers, apply for a Resident Return Visa and hope they approve it
Got that one! After a month of getting my paperwork together, they accepted my “compelling and compassionate reasons” for being away those last 4 years and not fulfilling my 2 before renewal. At least I don’t have to worry anymore if I have to fly out of Oz for an emergency. Touch wood.

06. Keep in touch with some old friends, even if it’s just 1 email a year
Facebook has allowed me to find — and be found by — old childhood and school friends whom I’ve lost touch with. Ah, the wonders of the Internet.

07. Buy a new battery for my beloved MacBook
The battery has kept Mackie goin’ and goin’ and goin’… and still goin’.

08. Get me some wheels, maybe
For sure! My new Baby Mazda2 purred in my hands today as I took her for a spin around the ‘burbs. And as with all new cars, I’m still quite nervous whenever I take her out but we’re fast becoming old friends. And lovers. Ooh. That sounded naughty.

09. Remember, less is more (less stress, more salt)
Does blogging less count? Hmmm… yep, it does. Gives me so much more time getting to know the people who are beginning to matter a lot to me. And play the guitar. Someday.

10. To dream the impossible dream…
Still doing that. I’m finding what was impossible, is always very possible. If only you believe.

Now all that’s left is 04. finish reading one more book to make read count = two, and though I’ve changed my mind about 03. sponsoring a child somewhere, I’ll find a way to make up for it. Make more donations, for example.

I’m doing pretty good, hey.

Only 6 more months till 2009…