Goals & Resolutions for 2011

So I finally finalised my goals and resolutions for the year 2011.

Goals:
1. Dedicate 2 full days in a week for coursework. Feedback for my design assignments last year were typically remarked: strong, distinctive concepts, but lack better execution. I need to invest more time in working on my homework!
2. Focus on job hunting. I'm currently freelancing with providing media/PR/marketing advice and assistance with a few organisations (nam
ely Robogals, radio and tomorrow I'm starting a trial internship at VIRWC), but I really want a stable position within an agency. Competition for well-paid positions within this industry is ridiculously skewed in Melbourne. Will update about this from time to time.
3. Set up an Etsy store. I should be starting with selling prints with my housemate. I will spend April working through research and setting up an effective marketing system.
4. Work on a children's picture book and attempt to publish it by the end of this year.

Resolutions:
1. 9am morning start, no afternoon naps.
2. Exercising 2 days a week.
3. No more clothing purchases till June/July. Shoes, however...

On a similar note, posted on the wall next to my home workdesk are the words,

to keep me positive, determined and motivated.

Last week while I was in Sydney, my sister and I came across this giant rotating wheel at the playground near the University of Sydney. The idea is you walk across it, like a hamster would, to get it spinning.

I think this best symbolises my life situation at the moment.


Always nearly there,
I come rolling down.

I pick myself up again.
And go.

Won't somebody help me onto a bigger wheel?