BIG 5

Both Louise and I are turning 50 in January.  

I'm not looking forward to it; for a number of reasons.  First age I really throught about.  It will come though, and the next day will happen, so no sense being worried.  One big thing is planning for the future, 60 is only a short time away when thinking of retiring and finances.  Louise and I are big planners, so my focus this year will help.

I've been doing some Robin Sharma reading and listening.  One of his big ideas is having 5 accomplishments for the year, so you can look back on the year and say, "Wow, what a great year.

He also states the same for life goals, so you can say "Wow, what a life.", but I'll leave that for later.

My BIG 5 for this year (besides the trip to Africa, which Louise and I have basically known for six years) are:

Aboretum at the cottage - in 2012 do 2 planting/tree areas and one complete path

10 year vision - Where do I want to be at 60, retired/consulting/etc.

10K at the PEI marathon - This October; I better start running

Finanial plan - Do up a current financial plan with an expert

Library - change a bedroom to a library (i.e. woodworking project); I'm using it basically already with temporary bookcases and a small TV, and the ideas are starting to get sorted out in my head

So, I'll be 50 in a few days (24th) and no worse the wear, so here's to 2012 and 50 and playing at WOW.