Year-End Summary and Goals

With the year winding down, I wanted to wrap it up with a post of triumphs, missteps, and goals for the upcoming year. It just helps me get into a headspace of a new beginning, and look to the future in a positive light.


First off, what happened this year? Well, this year pretty much rocked. It started off pretty rocky, with lots of stupid drama and hurt feelings, but was overall a much more positive year than 2010. I finally got into a groove with my new location where I love it. I’ve made some new friends, and it feels great to be busy and productive.

What I did that was awesome:

1. Took a trip to Paso Robles for wine tasting
2. Did lots of blog stuff – lots of reviews, dinners attended, events. I even got a sponsorship!
3. Took care of personal depression stuff – believe me, this was instrumental in the success of everything else.
4. Started a novel about which I’m really excited.
5. Produced, wrote, and acted in the 24 Experiment.
6. Acted in three other plays, one of which was a musical.
7. Traveled to Italy!
8. Went to Comic Con for two days and had a great time with cool costumes.
9. Discovered many new, great places to eat and drink.
10. Visited my sister and her family for Thanksgiving.
11. Took in the Tim Burton exhibit at LACMA.
12. Saw Pomplamoose in LA!
13. Lived my childhood dream of seeing the Bangles live.
14. Went to Disneyland and Universal Studios

I could write out a list of things that happened this year that weren’t so awesome, but I choose to focus on what was positive about the year, and that I’m grateful for this life.

My goals for the coming year:

1. Write and produce a stage play. Possibly musical, although I’d need help with that, as I stink at writing music.
2. Cook more. I kind of slumped a bit on this one, particularly during the latter part of the year when I was so busy.
3. Finish the novel!
4. Continue to take care of myself mentally and physically.
5. Travel to Peru.
6. Make more friends.

And that’s it, for now. I’m trying to keep my goals short and focused, so that I don’t forget them. Here’s to the Year of the Dragon!

God Yul!

Last day of the year at work for me. Like many other posts at the end of the year, I kind of like to do a year in review, and also create some resolutions for myself.

First, the review! In the year of the Tiger, I...

1. Traveled to Las Vegas for the first time.
2. Was involuntarily unemployed for the first time in my life.
3. Traveled to San Francisco for the first time.
4. Traveled to California wine countries.
5. Found a job, and learned about pressure control and more engineering than I ever desired.
6. Lived in California, and experienced late spring all year.
7. Traveled to Paris for the second time in my life.
8. Wrote a novel.
9. Failed to publish my current books.
10. Auditioned for, and was rejected for, many things.
11. Spent a lot of time at the San Diego Zoo, and learned more about Singing Dogs than I ever knew.
12. Sampled and consumed a lot of good wine, thanks to California's abundant wine resources.
13. Began two new food-based websites. I hope to do more with them in 2011.
14. Cooked more complicated items, like Beouf Bourginon, than I've ever cooked.

Not too shabby. I've probably forgotten some things.

Now, for the goals.

1. Post in one of my blogs each day.
2. Write and complete a new novel.
3. Give up all artistic endeavors if they do not work out this year. Seriously, it's time to stop mucking around and grow up.
4. Strive to stop taking everything personally.
5. Be present more. Listen to what's going on, and focus. People are talking for a reason.

There are a few other, more personal goals that I've set aside that I'm not comfortable sharing, but there you have it.

What are your accomplishments and goals for 2010/2011?