The list below is what I had posted way back in Sep 2008. Haven't made too much of progress, but it struck me that marking timelines against each is as important as the goal itself. Now that things are bound to change and there is going to be a lot of ups and downs, it has become all the more important to know what is to be tackled in short time and what in long time. So here are fresh updates (oh, how I love planning!)

• Practise breathing exercises regularly -> Anulom-vilom, Kapal Bhati, Pranayama

April/May 2010: This will be Yoga - full 40 mins of Yoga

• Practise sadhana/meditation -> calm your senses and find peace; increase concentration, sharpness and agility

Covered by above (onde kallu, eradu mavinkai)

• Do about 20 mins of rigorous running - everyday on the treadmill

July 2010

• Maintain clean surroundings - orderly and planned living

Aug 2011

• Cut down on bad food and increase intake of fruits, vegetables and fibres

Feb 2010

• Maintain records - whenever, wherever possible and of course, make them easily accessible

Ongoing/May 2010

• Service household equipment regularly -treadmill, chimney

Ongoing/May 2010

• Fill your home with fresh and good things - flowers, scents, inspiring wall decorations etc.

January 2012

• Paint - Indulge in art as much as you'd want to. Make it a point to gift art work to close friends and relatives

January 2014

• Music - learn to listen to and appreciate all forms of music (international included)

Ongoing/April 2010

• Religious activities - visit temples regularly, chant mantras at home and fulfill all your religious necessities

May 2010

• Reading and Writing - Read at least 1 book a month and start writing again (am I not doing it already :))

Ongoing/December 2010

• Network and socialise - start interacting more with people; dont shy away from company; Add: Smile more; Be impressive in dressing & demeanour

Ongoing/April 2010

So here's the order of priority then:

• Ongoing - Smile more, Read more, listen to Music
• Feb 2010 - Cut down on bad food and increase intake of fruits, vegetables and fibres
• April 2010/May 2010 - Be impressive in dressing & demeanour; Yoga; More music; Maintain records; Service household equipment regularly; Religious activities
• July 2010 - Treadmill
• December 2010 - Write more
• August 2011 - Maintain clean surroundings - orderly and planned living
• January 2012 - Fill your home with fresh and good things
• January 2014 - Paint

April-May, going to be one busy season!

Ok, now for what I can think for the the much distant future (5-10 year plan)

• Learn French/Sanskrit
• Learn Tanjore Painting