https://archive.rustgeek.me/tags/2011/ Recent content in 2011 on A Geek's Life Hugo en Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:17:08 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2011/01/01/the-2011-plan/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:17:08 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2011/01/01/the-2011-plan/ <p>This is slowly becoming a yearly thing on this blog. The <a href="https://archive.rustgeek.me/2009/01/the-2009-master-plan/">2009</a> and <a href="https://archive.rustgeek.me/2010/01/2010-here-goes/">2010</a> Versions are linked. Since 2010 I have opted for focus areas rather than a list.. So here goes the 2011 plan.</p> <ol> <li><strong>God/Faith:</strong> Failed to make any headway in this regards last year - It&rsquo;s a new year.. Let&rsquo;s hope we fare better this year with resolving the God issues and getting back into a church community.</li> <li><strong>Work &amp; Career:</strong> I safely navigated getting back into work after a poorly thought out decision led to me quitting my last job. This year the focus is on chasing a couple of certifications to boost my profile as an independent contributor. This is slightly complicated by the Girlfriend being stuck in North America. This year I intend to get my professional membership of at least one UK and one North American Engineering body sorted.</li> <li><strong>People and Socials:</strong> Last year was the year I splurged on social media connections. This year, I need to have a strategy for social media interaction. The goal of this strategy is to focus on sharing information, keeping the loose chatter to an absolute minimum. For real life connections, I have been blessed with having a couple of old friends from undergrad in my city, so as a minimum, I should hang out with them once every couple of months..</li> <li><strong>Health and Weight:</strong> 2010 was the year, the bulge finally beat me. The keg ballooned out of control. I bought a home treadmill in my attempt to regain control. This year, I hope to win the battle - running thrice weekly on the treadmill.</li> <li><strong>Family:</strong> The family connection hasn&rsquo;t been great up to the end of the year. This year I hope to call the parents and siblings at least once each week.</li> <li><strong>Financial:</strong> The numbers from last year indicated I saved approximately 25% of my gross earnings - in spite of significant expenditure on trips to the US and gadgets. This year, I hope to up the percentage to 30%. In conjunction with a promised pay rise at work, it should be a good year - if I avoid splurging on any new gadgets.</li> </ol>