2006 - RECAP OF GOALS

2006 - THE YEAR THAT JUST PAST

There are several goals that I wish to achieve this year (aka 2006) :

*** Travel ***

This some how manages to top the list every year. This year travel is definately on the low range. As much as I wish to travel towards Europe again this year I think I need to be realistic and keep in within limits. This year I wish to travel within Australia at least once. I have only seen Sydney and Melbourne so I am hoping to see another state. A minor trip overseas to even Asia or an Island such as Fiji would be nice. Else New Zealand is also on the cards

I managed to exceed this goal again. At the start of 2006, I flew out to the Sunshine Coast - Noosaville QLD for a short break. Another minor interstate trip occurred in late September to the Gold Coast - QLD. These are two places I had not seen previously. 2006 allowed me to travel to these areas. Unfortunately due to the budget I was unable to take a trip to Fiji or New Zealand.

*** Road Trips ***

Like last year I hope to see abit more out of Sydney since I'm living here. Hoping to explore sites such as Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains. Hoping to have at least 4 minor getaways this year.

In 2006 I only managed to have 2 short getaways. One was to the Hunter Valley in March, followed by the Blue Mountains in June.I've abit disappointed that I didn't do any day trips to certain sites.

*** Career ***

The ball breaking of all the goals. Hoping to set myself up in 2006 in a place that I see myself exceeding. Possibly a career leading to a filming industry or Television.

Career, one I love very much looking at every year. Some how I'm still stuck in the marketing firm. 2006 allowed me to develop new skills in new areas. Moving from Nokia to Warner Bros to Optus all in one year.

*** Short Films ***

Hope to spend more time in 2006 making short films, documentaries and hopefully something to enter in Tropfest in 2007.

This goal keeps failing more and more every year. I had to re-register my film production company in 2006. I'm hoping after speaking with my accountant this year that we can get the ball rolling some how in 2007. The only thing we managed to film the entire year was Hidden Intentions (HI). Yes after 5 years the movie is still rolling with the limited characters and storylines. Oh and who can forget the special "Christine" video from the Gold Coast!

*** Languages ***

To continue learning Greek at a higher level until I can be fluent and confident enough to speak. Either continue with Spanish or Italian in 2006.

We all know I love my languages and 2006 allowed me develop these further. I have now completed 5 levels of Greek. Even though I know alot of vocab, verbs etc my next mission is to get conversational. My only limitation is there isnt anymore Greek levels at Usyd. Unlike Spanish, Italian or French finding Greek courses is quite difficult. Since I have come so far with the Greek, I really want to be able to speak on a conversation level. Maybe 2007 will see this.

Meanwhile I also completed 2 levels of Italian. I went back to Italian Beginners and followed that through with Post Beginners. I wish to continue this in 2007.

*** Gym ***

Try to go to the Gym at least 3 times a week over the next year

Another favourite of my goals. This comes up every year but some how always manages to rise and fall throughout the year. The gym played a crucial role in my life this year as it allowed me to lower my cholestrol level with a special diet. Even though I may have not stuck to 3 days a week, it still was a successful goal.

*** New things ***

Exploring new things on a regular basis. This may be new foods or new places

This only really kicked in August 2006 following the Alex night. I managed to explore new places and venues. October 2006 was a cruical month as well as most of you know I was doing Mystery Shopping for Pubs, Bars & restaurants. I discovered places I never thought I would go to. Hence there a some really nice pub/bars in Surry Hills.

*** Romance ***

Searching for true love and a relationship this year

The goal I hate the most haha. I'm begining to think there isnt a freak out there that's on the same wavelength as me!