2009 Goal List

I wrote this list up a couple of weeks ago during a VERY LONG customer meeting.  I have been debating whether to post this list or not, or whether to use the complete list that I compiled (I am), hence the delay…well, here goes.  I wanted to list some high aspirations of mine and/or future goals, interpret them as you will.

1. Learn to type better (and use the mouse less) – The MUD typing skills that I attained in college are wearing off.  This is becoming more obvious as I begin to give more technical presentations
2. Blog once (or more) a week – I have a backlog of posts I need to finish, and I will try to do it!
3. Be more involved in the .NET community – I did go to the Dallas Charity Coding Challenge, and have been on most VAN calls
4. Be more involved in the NWADNUG – I was elected to the board as the groups “Secretary” for 2009
5. Start the Wal-Mart .NET User Group – Robby Gregory and I have launched it (and blogs to finish on these meetings)
6. Work on personal programming projects – I have a couple of decent ideas, tough to start/finish
7. Work on TDD, DDD, BDD – Obviously kind of a BS goal, but it is true that I want to learn them better
8. Ditch my paid TV for free (internet) TV – If I can only get HDMI audio from my Mythbuntu + Boxee machine I got it!
9. Move to Austin, TX – Good tech job market, good tech community, liberal mentality, affordable housing, warmer weather, bigger airport, city life…
10. Get promoted or apply for a new job/team – Pretty obvious
11. Something with the kids and wife? – Sad that I cannot think of a goal that I want to accomplish with my wife or kids…
12. Stay healthy – I play tennis a couple times a week, trying to eat better (no more pop!)
13. Organize time better – I really need to accomplish tasks first and relax as a reward, but old habits are hard to break.

Well, that was not super-exciting, but now I have it publicized to the world; meaning that I have to accomplish all of the listed goals within the next year, which will be nice.