My goals for 2012

Today is January 1st and you know what that means. Yep... It's time to come up with resolutions for this year. Before I get into what my new years resolutions will be I'd like to reflect on how I did on last years' resolutions. I'm happy to report that I actually did very well. Although, I wish I would have done more studying on SQL Server internals. You can never know enough about that stuff! See what my goals were here.

Like last year, I really felt that having a set of personal and professional goals really helped me focus on what I wanted to accomplish. So this year, I will be doing the same. Here we go!

Professional

1. Diversify my skill set. Currently, at work, we are using SQL Server and we are also beginning an initiative that will utilize mySQL. If I want to continue to be the 'go to' guy I need to learn some new skills.
2. Become much more involved in the Austin SQL Server community. Wes Brown over at sqlserverio.com runs CACTUSS and is a fantastic guy. He's showed me that there are many people that want to learn from SQL Server professionals.
3. Get my MCITP on SQL Server. It could come in handy when dealing in salary negotiations.

Personal

1. Become more involved at my daughters school. There's no better feeling that giving a few hours of my time. And I know my daughter really appreciates it.
2. Finish the Miata. What I mean by that is it won't be completed until the seats are redone, shifter is working properly, suspension work is done and ground effects are installed.
3. Continue to play the trumpet, and perhaps a euphonium if I can get my hands on one. It made my day watching my son smile as I was playing my horns. Hopefully he'll grow up to enjoy music as much as I do.

Looking back, I think 2011 went really well. Let's hope 2012 is even better.

Life Experiences, New Years Resolution