Goals

Since so many have expressed concerns about my goals in life I have decided to outline a few both major and minor goals that I have.

Let's start with the big goals that can't be influenced directly and are inevitably long term.

House - everyone wants to move out. Based on the standards of yesteryear I am over ten years behind the typical age of moving out but I see no compelling reason to push ahead for that.  If I really wanted to I can move out. For now I am "saving" for it.

Car - numerous people say my car is old and I should get a new one.  Co-workers encourage the concept of buying a sports car especially after I drive to lunch.  Again no compelling reason to buy a new one.  I'll get better gas mileage at the cost of insurance, registration, and payments. But it isn't a concern to me because the car runs well, the AC is cold, and at least the insides feel nice.

Work - move up or get a better job. This comes up a lot because of the previous two factors.  If I earned more I would be able to get both of the above. So first let me say what the fuck is wrong with my job?  It is a ten minute drive, my co-workers are fine, the people I deal with are for the most part fine, I get to work and relax at the pace I like. You have constant projects and are constantly overwhelmed?  Perhaps YOU should stop projecting your shit at me and look at the shit you wade through on a daily basis. Why don't you gloat about your job when all you hope for is the next thing? You want realistic?   I have a "feeling" something will happen within six months. I am aware of internal restructuring that is occurring and the imminent end of the fiscal year.  Basically I can hope for a new title, raise, or get laid off.

Social life - a social life doesn't really make sense to be honest.  But I do know I need a social life beyond the online one I have.  It is necessary to practice the skills necessary to interact with other humans.  The reason why it doesn't make sense is simply the fact that I don't like large groups and I prefer one on one interaction.  Beyond a group of three I don't think I will be able to properly interact and communicate in a meaningful way. I seem to push towards dating due to the one on one interaction with females and that makes me crash and burn. Which basically makes it seem like the goal should be revised to girlfriend not a social life. Realistically a girlfriend would be a bundle package who can bring about the social life as long as I am open to the suggestion.  This is one of those times when women make stupid assumptions.  I might not have a good social life but if you have one or if you have ideas and want to interact with others guess what there's a good chance I would go with it.  Hell even going places that are actually far would be fine with a friend because it's an entirely different feel to go alone versus going with a friend in your car.

There you go.  A few of my goals and concerns which happens to be very common.  How I view it and how I handle it. I'm handling it by saving my money while I live at home.  Perhaps you have a better plan but not too many people ever discuss things like this with me. I have tried to initiate conversations about how and how much to save and spend. Most are rather private about this... or they don't have a plan implemented.  I think we are all clueless in life, our goals, plans, and methods are all guesses.  We can look at the past where a high school diploma would be able to find you a job that can buy a house and raise a family.  We can look at our peers, parents, or the internet but good luck repeating their luck and circumstances that got them to where they are.

Short term minor goals -
Eat less - you know me.
Fifty push ups - currently at a solid 30, weak 40.
Regular crunches - need to do more have avoided this for a while.
Act before thinking - potentially end up leading a girl on because I don't have an alternative option.  No one wants to wait and see.