2010 Review & Looking Forward to 2011

I took a quick glance at my "accomplishment report" label and found nothing for 2009's accomplishment report or goals for 2010. In absence of that, here's what I consider my accomplishments for 2010:

• I got engaged!


• I survived Snowmaggedon!! During that I learned that even cats need alone time. I did not go to the office for a week and as much as Maddie doesn't like it when I leave for work each morning, she also doesn't want me around all the time. How do I know this? The amount of time she spent under the couch.


• Walked around Augusta National Golf Club. A dream of over 10 years was finally realized!!


• For the first time in a long while, I took more time for me. Whether it would be seeing Squirrel or travelling on my own to Augusta, Maine, or Utah/Nevada, I took more decompress time than ever this year. It really helped as I'm now more relaxed during this upcoming busy time than I was just a couple years ago. I've had less leave available at the end of this year than any year since I've worked in my current location.

In reality, I only have one goal I set for myself every year. Try or go somplace new - in other words, expand my horizons. This year is a little different:

• As usual, try or go somplace new - in other words, expand my horizons. Squirrel likes sushi, maybe really try that. Maybe even learn to make it!


• Speaking of Squirrel, she and Stormy return for good in just a few months. Must re-acquaint myself to living with a girl and a Sheltie again. More importantly, help a Princess of a cat re-acquaint herself to living with a Sheltie and another girl again. I have a hunch the latter is going to be the tougher task!


• Really focus on finances. Not only saving for the upcoming wedding/honeymoon, but more focused saving for retirement. It's not too early to think about it. I've got the starter grey hairs to prove it!


• The stereotypical stuff - you know exercise and eat better.


• Most importantly, keep my stress level down!!!!!

That's a good set of goals. Enjoy 2011 . . . It ought to be an interesting one!