Goals

Sometime over 2014 I suddenly started working towards accomplishing some goals I have always had. Not that this is a particularly new thing however, as all my life I have been constantly been working to achieve things, but for the first time ever I am actually sticking with them with rigor.

This has (awesomely) carried into 2015 it appears, so I wanted to list them down for charities sake:
- Have an app on the AppStore
I have been writing computer code for probably 7 years now, yet in all that time I have never actually finished any of my hobby projects to a point where they could be released (my work ones I finish of course). Why not? Distractions really. A constant array of 'oh this project is so awesome!... until the next idea comes along'.

This year however I have 2 fantastic ideas that I want to release once and for all.

- Continue my tradition of traveling overseas every single year
For the last 5 years in a row I traveled overseas at some point in each year. Travel is my biggest passion by far (with video games a close second), and I want to adhere to that tradition above all else. There is no greater thing in life than a good work-life balance.

- Continue (and eventually master) French learning
I am about to begin my 2nd year of French class. It isn't an extensive course, just 1 night a week during the school terms. There is no homework, or exams, and it really is for your own enjoyment. But despite all that, I really do want to do well, and actually for a change stick with it!

- Get fitter and healthier
Thankfully I already have pretty good healthy habits. I never drink soft drink or processed meats (ham, bacon, salami), rarely have sweets, and my only unhealthy habits are when I drink alcohol, eat chips (my favourite food), and have fast-food, but all of those are not too often either. Oh, but worst of all is the fact that being in IT requires you to sit at a desk at length, something which is terrible for you.

This year I want to increase my health efforts with more regular exercise, and even less alcohol and fast-food than before. To be honest I often put all my effort to stay in shape simply to attract girls, but now... I think I am finally realizing that it should more be for your self, and your own health.

- Go well at PhD
I can not truly tell you why I joined a PhD program (as I don't even know that answer myself), or what exactly I want to get out of it. But for some reason here I am, so I am going to make the most of it. A big goal I have already set myself is to publish enough papers so that I can be sent to a conference in a country of my choosing.

So there we have it. The framework for 2015 (and beyond). Let's do this.