To Do List 2010 and Getting Down to Business

The first sign that 2010 might be starting out on the wrong foot was when I realized that I completely forgot to post on Friday, New Year’s Day. And no, I wasn’t even drunk or hungover…seriously. Just completely slipped my mind and usually I’m pretty good at remembering. I have also realized that I didn’t make quite as much money as I should have in December which is pretty painful this month. Even worse, the reason is because of pure laziness. I actually caught myself during the holidays, laying on the couch and staring at the wall for long periods of time.

However, being that it is only January 4th and far too early to admit that 2010 kicked my arse I figured I better try to get on top of it quickly. I’m not one for resolutions because it doesn’t work to make them and I’m sure you’ve read everyone else’s list of resolutions anyway (Hint: they’re going to lose weight, quit smoking or treat the earth better.) Instead, I’ve started my 2010 To Do List. Is there anything better than a To Do List that you have a whole year to complete?

2010 To Do List

1. Cable is Going to Stop Robbing Me
I’ve posted about the ridiculous cost of Dish network, so it isn’t really cable that is robbing me. BUT…since I live in an area where I can only get reliable high speed internet from the cable company, I am still being robbed by cable. My internet, which granted is way more valuable than the dish, costs almost the same. How ridiculous is that? So, besides finding and deciding upon an alternative to Dish network for the television (I have looked into the digital converter but haven’t actually committed) I’ll need to research my options for the internet as well. Reminder: My Dish network contract is up in February so it’s decision time…

2. I Will Resolve My Phone Situation
I’m down to only a cell phone on a very basic package, but I feel like it’s still costing me too much money. I’ve written in the past about my intentions to try the Walmart prepaid phone with Straight Talk and other options, but again as with the Dish, we’re dealing with a contract. I have to buckle down and calculate whether the savings are worth buying out of the contract and if it isn’t I need to shut my mouth and accept that this is what I’m stuck with.

3. The Art of the Menu and Grocery List
No matter how much coupon searching I do (which I’ve started, by the way) it matters little when I’m wandering the grocery store and can’t remember what I’m out of. My current grocery list consists of bananas, mayo and hot sauce, because I’m out of two and one my daughter added. Although these are things I need, they don’t make a meal thus making my list useless. I plan on putting together a practical menu so I can plan my grocery list better.

Well, that’s three big ones. I’ll add more the next time, although I know it would be pointless to still be adding to my To Do List in August. I’ll finish it up way sooner than that…promise.