I've been giving the coming year some thought, mainly around what I'd like to achieve this year. As always, there are a couple of "big ones" and a few standard issue items that never seem to get done. Regardless, they're back on the list this year with the sincere hope that they'll get some attention. Here we go;

• Move into our NEW HOUSE. Associated with this, make sure the construction of the new house goes as smooth as possible, sell the investment property for a stack of cash (here's hoping), make the new house as welcoming and inviting as possible :)
• Grow the family. Maybe not a birth, but at least a conception :)
• Ride the DWS wave at SDM. It's hard to say how it'll all go at this early stage, but I'm sure it'll be a fun ride
• Have 2 incredible nights with Dream Theater... this I really can't wait for
• Continue to grow with Aurora. As she gets older, help Steph mould her into a stellar, respectful, amazing young woman (and make it through what they call "the terrible twos")
• Go overseas again, hopefully for work. I'm hoping to go to the MS Partner Conference again in the middle of the year in the States. If so, take another week for some Andy solo time
• Surprise Steph with fun and exciting adventures, and little things to remind her that I love her
• Continue learning the drums, but not at the expense of keeping the guitar skills up
• Keep blogging. Target wise, again, I'd like to get at least 10, preferably 15, blog entries a month
• Inspire some people. I got some feedback from various folk this year that I managed this, so this time I'll set it as a focus!
• Continue to give support to those who need it most, including those people I do and do not know personally
• See that Huckle leaves this world in the most comfortable way possible, and at the "right time". Deal with it a best as possible - I'm going to miss him incredibly
• Hire some kickass people (to join the already legendary team) for SDM
• Speak to my sister, clear the air.
• Learn more "management stuff" for work. Maybe take a course?
• Quit smoking
• Have a bucketload of fun and make sure everyone else around me does as well
• Make some deeper connections with friends. See friends on a more regular basis (or any basis, compared to what I've been seeing them!)

That seems like a good start. Unlike last year, this year I'll print this one out and remind myself of my goals on a weekly basis!