Long-term goals

This page tracks my Personal goals that may take several years to accomplish. Each goal includes the motivation, current progress, and next steps.

Visit All 50 U.S. States

Notes

• Enjoy exploring national parks, historic sites, and local culture.
• Prefer slower trips with time to experience each destination.

Progress

• 34 of 50 states visited.
• Alaska and Hawaii still on the list.

Next Steps

• Plan a Southwest road trip.
• Research best season for Alaska.

Become Fluent in Spanish

Notes

• Focus on conversational ability rather than perfect grammar.
• Practice a little every day.

Progress

• Beginner vocabulary established.
• Can read simple articles with assistance.

Next Steps

• Complete intermediate course.
• Schedule weekly conversation practice.

Improve Photography Skills

Notes

• Learn to use manual camera settings confidently.
• Build a portfolio of travel and landscape photos.

Progress

• Comfortable with aperture priority.
• Learning long-exposure photography.

Next Steps

• Practice sunrise photography.
• Complete an online composition course.

Build a Personal Knowledge Platform

Notes

• Create a platform where anyone can organize their knowledge for life.
• Focus on privacy, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

Progress

• Core platform operational.
• Initial templates and documentation underway.

Next Steps

• Expand template library.
• Gather community feedback.

Teach My Cat to File Taxes

Notes

• Progress has been... limited.
• Motivation appears to decline whenever paperwork is involved.

Progress

• Understands the concept of sitting on important documents.
• Has not yet mastered deductions.

Next Steps

• Try treats.
• Lower expectations.
• Keep accountant on speed dial.