Resolutions #1

I feel by posting my resolutions, people will make me feel accountable for accomplishing these by the time 2018 rolls around. And here they are:

Learn more Arabic

This is important. When I was living in the [Arabian] Gulf I didn't need to really know Arabic unless I wanted to eavesdrop on my low kids. Now, living where I am, Arabic is much more prominent than English because not as many jobs are outsourced. Another way to look at this is if I still lived in Canada I'd expect immigrants and expats alike to learn English, so obviously I need to do the same as an expat in an Arabic country.

Travel Without a Plan*

This is just something I want to try. A plan is defined as a full plan. Find sleep-shacks when I arrive in a town. Nothing is booked before I touch down. It's kind of exciting, and intimidating, but that's what makes it an adventure. Looking forward, there are two opportunities I'll have to do this and I will book a return flight for just one of the two trips.

Play at least One Open Mic

The last time I played in a bar it was cut short because a string broke and I didn't have any back-ups. I also own a pick-up now and I need to get my money's worth out of my new nameless guitbox. Then if it's fun I'll definitely start doing more. This will also be a new reason to learn new long songs.

Read More

I feel like I do read a lot, it's just a lot of unpublished stuff (life of a teacher) but if you look at the next resolution reading is important for that. After all, art makes art.

52 Blog Posts about ANYTHING

I think if I posted/shared more of my stuff I'd get more feedback and that's what makes someone a better writer. So a post a week is definitely feasible even with the travel. Look for one every Sunday.

Travel for Over a Month*

Again, just something to get out of my comfort zone. I've never traveled for longer than two weeks. Moving around from place to place sounds like such a fun adventure in an unknown land when you aren't sick and the weather's beautiful. It'll probably be France in the summer. Any recommendations will be appreciated.

I guess I don't have any work goals... honestly though, I'm happy where I am with everything in that realm.

Happy 2017 Everyone!

*Travel goals can be accomplished in one trip.