At the start of the year I set myself some goals and it is time to look back and see how I have progressed:
1. Create a personal web site (www.cybercarnage.com.au) and keep it maintained.
So far, so good. The site is up and running and 21 posts so far (not including this one). I’m very happy with the progress and hope to maintain this level of activity.
2. Get a six pack.
I peaked fitness wise just before Easter and had a not bad definition and was clearly visible. Then it has been all down hill since then and have found it hard to maintain a steady exercise schedule and good eating plan with the cold weather. Next spring maybe? Only regret is that I didn’t get a photo. Next time I’ll remember to do so.
3. Start lifting weights.
I had a good routine going for around six weeks, then Easter came and my routine died and I never got back into it. Tried a couple of time, but nothing has stuck. Same deal as the abs, next spring may bring better luck.
4. Get a new job.
I stopped looking around February when I started to enjoy the project I was working on more. Just last month a good opportunity came along and at the end of this week I will no longer be an employee of DWS. Starting July 13 I join Stargate Global Consulting. They are a lot similar to how SDM was before the “hostile” takeover. They are a Microsoft Gold partner and do a lot of work using the latest range of Microsoft server products (SharePoint, SQL Server, BizTalk, etc). I’m really looking forward to the challenges ahead. Wish me luck :)
5. Spend more quality time with the wife.
Going good. Went away during Easter and had a much needed break. We’ve been watching way too much Grey’s Anatomy lately, but having fun doing so.
6. Spend more time with my friends and loved ones.
I have been able to catch up with the old SDM crew here and there and keeping in touch via twitter. Haven’t been the greatest at catching up with other friends, but the monthly UFC PPV viewing @ my place has been cool (BTW: If you’re interested in coming tto, just le me know). I would like to spend more time with some of my friends, but have been slack in that department :(
7. More 3D!
I haven’t had enough time to concentrate on this and have shifted focus to illustration now. I did do a bit more self study and various exercises, but haven;t done anything for months. I may get back into this in the future, but not likely in the short term. On the plus side, my drawing has really taken off and expect a lot more on this front.
8. Create a 3D animation Short Film
Project cancelled for the time being. I’ve got some ideas for some other pet projects that I can do, but nothing to mention as of yet.
9. Read more
The comic book addiction is alive and well and my library is steadily growing and at a faster rate than I can keep up with. I keep telling myself that I need to stop purchasing more books until I’ve caught up, but that isn’t happening. I used to only read books from the Marvel universe, but have more recently started reading a lot more DC titles as of late. I prefer Batman over Superman, but the Death and Return of Superman trades are excellent, while the Superman For Tomorrow was crap! But that can be said with any title from any publisher. You have to take the good with the bad.
10. Stop biting my nails
Fail. ‘Nuff Said!
11. Have more fun
I have been. I did get an X-Box 360, but I use it more as a media player than a game machine. I did pick up Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe on the cheap and really enjoyed that.
That is all for now. I really should review my my list of goals, but I’ll leave that for another day (or year)
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