It’s been a really long time since I’ve updated this blog. So, welcome to a new look and a lot of planned content for 2022.
In 2021, I:
- Came out of strict isolation from COVID after vaccination
- left my job of 4 years at MinistryBrands to join Hitachi Solutions as a Senior Developer
- started submitting to conferences again for 2022 (and assuming it happens, I’m in at CodeStock for 2022)
- Accepted that I’m actually disabled, had hip arthroscopy, and bought an electric wheelchair
- Figured out that budgeting for travel/vacation helps me be guilt free
- Had a child reach the age of being a really fun competitor in games (Stardew Valley, Ticket to Ride, Catan, and Carcassone were a major part of the year)
- Learned some major life lessons
- Spoiled myself with life upgrades (new HVAC, new bed, new duvet, new and many other things)
- Went on an amazing vacation to Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg
- Helped my parents move 525 miles to a house that is only 8 houses from mine
In 2022, I hope to:
- finish the renovation project we started 6 years ago, so I can actually arrange my house the way I want to
- pick up a lot of new certifications (who doesn’t like someone else validating they are knowledgable?)
- prioritize my work/life balance to spend more quality time with family/friends
- read three books for personal development, per month
- start knocking things off my bucket list
- write more
- start going to conferences again
- (and several personal goals that don’t need to be shared)