I made my new year's resolution in 1413 on this blog entry.
This is what I wished for:
"1. Extensive travel: April in Singapore, June in China (Kunming)/Kuala Lumpur, August in India/Laos, October in Bhutan/Mauritius
2. Some sanity and balance in work and academic life, which is consuming 80% of my time these days."
Let's look at No.1. May 2006 in Singapore, Sep in Beijing, Oct in Goa, and February in Myanmar and Bandarban. I'd say, more or less on target.
Now No.2 Sanity and balance in work and academic life. I think it was okay. Got a high GRE score. grades went down, but now I'm one semester away from finishing the coursework on the MBA. Loving the new work responsibilities too.
Overall, a good year.
Now this year's wish list.
1. More travel: I think i'd die without getting out of Dhaka every few months. The plan so far: May in Nepal (work), June in Dubai (work), August in Hong Kong (fun), October in India (fun), December in Egypt (fun). February in US/Australia. I wanted to do the seven wonders tour, already have crossed the Great Wall off my list. I'm guessing pyramids and taj mahal are next.
2. Language immersion: I've tried Italian before, will try French this time after my MBA. And need to find a proper Spanish instructor after that.
3. Career progression: I love my work, but I think I'm ready to move onto the next challenge. I've trusted the process before, and it has rewarded me well. So, I know something more exciting is on the way.
Well, fingers crossed, once again. Sometimes wishing is enough.
