Michael J Downey's Blog

Current mood:optimistic

Happy New Year, everyone! After the roller-coaster that 2007 was, I say "bring it on!" For me, 2007 brought the highest highs (Top 10 single, International tours, etc.) and lowest lows (economy, my "day-job" business in trouble, moving, etc.). All in all, I've got no room to complain. Looking back at the things I wanted to do in 2007, I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to accomplish all the important ones, and even surprised myself on some things (e.g.- it wasn't in the 'plan' to have a Top 10 single...)

Anyhow, how about you? Do you make resolutions? I stopped the typical blind optimism years ago, in favor of 'goals' - you know, measureable/tangible goals to reach. Here's mine for 2008:

Restore business –

• Pending jobs/contracts
• Project Management – software, website, flyers, etc.
• Postcards to HOAs
• Update CCS website

Japanese Real Estate – Buy income property

• Internet research
• Find real estate contact in Tokyo
• Legal issues
• Loan – Credit/Down payment

Japanese – to Level II this year

Travel

• Japan – 4 times
• Korea – 1 time

Music

• Follow up on political parties/candidates/"america" – theme song
• One acoustic tour – Japan and Korea

Health

• Hair
• Massage
• Joints

Hashi.org

• Gina scholarship
• Three 2008 Scholarships
• New Listings - translations