What are your goals for 2018?

I've always had mixed feelings about New Year's resolutions. I mean, I've had 364 opportunities in the last year to give up (or at least moderately reduce my intake of) nachos so I can comfortably slip into that dream little black dress without having to clench everything, give up on breathing and hope to god the seams won't burst.

_source

Being an atheist, there can be a lack of ceremony and ritual in my life and I find there is something somewhat spiritual about plonking yourself down with a cup of lemongrass tea and contemplating the meaning of life, the stars, Donald Trump's gross incompetence, etc. and what lies in store for the year ahead.

So I sat down on the 31st of December 2017 with my cuppa tea, pen and paper in hand, and made my list of goals.

• Run my second marathon (my first in Melbourne)
• Hike the Inca Trail (bucket list item)
• Obtain my Safe Working at Heights Certification (not for shits and giggles but because I am a volunteer for the state emergency service)
• Learn how to make really amazing cocktails (my Moscow Mule went down a treat at the family Christmas. Perhaps a bit too well)
• Find a local grassroots charity to support
• Improve my leadership skills ...this one is still a bit nebulous for me so I'd welcome your thoughts

_source

Well that's me done, I will post on my progress and hope there will be some wins along the way - so what are your goals/resolutions/I-don't-care-about-all-that-stuff for 2018? Whatever it is, I hope it is a happy and healthy year for you all.

Be the change that you wish to see in the world - Gandhi