1. Get in shape for Grand Canyon trip and stay under 200 lbs for the full year.
I know I definitely wasn't in as good of shape as I should have been. But that's the equivalent 20/20 hindsight. I was pleased with my preparation prior to the trip but underestimated how challenging the hike would be. I've also stayed under 200 so far this year but have been dangerously close a couple of times. I'm about 195 right now.
2. Complete the planned route with a minimum of bitching and moaning.
I was definitely sore and grumpy as we prepared for our last day of hiking (and most challenging) out of the canyon. But the trip was uneventful from a bitching and moaning standpoint. We all seemed to make the best of it and because everyone was sore to varying degrees, it was more bearable than if you were the only sap who could feel your calfs and thighs.
3. Hunt with Brad at least one more time prior to Spring.
I struck out on this one. This goal was somewhat constrained by the fact that birds were hard to come by according to the reserve where Brad is a member. But bottom line is I didn't get the quality time with Brad doing something we both love.
4. Accept a new professional position (job), preferably in KC and with my existing employer.
Interesting because now this one will definitely be achieved, short the existing employer element. I'm anxious about finding my next opportunity but do feel I will be happier in the long term once I find my next career step professionally.
5. Take a family vacation by renting a house "on the beach".
Still on the horizon, but highly probable.
6. Take a long weekend (with the boys) and set a new personal best for the largest fish I've ever caught.
Ditto, and I hope with the additional fish time I have on my hands that I can land the biggest fish portion of this aspiration as well.
7. Successfully complete my first Sprint triathlon.
Aggressive, but still an aspiration. Who knows.
8. Move to South KC, closer to where our lives continue to trend.
Highly unlikely since Holly and I consciously have decided to remain in North KC if we remain in KC at all.
9. Ride at least 1,000 miles on my bike.
This is still very achievable and even more so now that Holly has agreed to "have a go" with me and try road biking. I'm so excited and we'll probably try it for the first time this week. Nothing crazy, just 10 miles or so for the first time out.
10. Stay equally and hopefully more engaged in my kids activities and coach, cheer and support them in their endeavors.
I feel I've done really well here, and expect to continue to do so. My kids are a wonderful inspiration for me and I absolutely love watching them excel at whatever they choose. They are all good athletes in their own right, something they obviously have inherited from their Mom!
2012 is shaping up to be a defining year for me. I've been given the opportunity to reflect on what I've done in the past, but more importantly, what I'm going to do in the future. I have no idea what tomorrow is going to bring for me professionally but it could have a sizable and material impact on my aspirations above.
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