2022 had a turbulent start. I let the fear of getting hurt close my heart. I allowed perfection to prevent me from sharing my art, and then started to tear my ideas apart.
Despite my shortcomings, I believe this year was a crucial part of my development. It was about expanding the scope of my creative endeavors and discovering my unstoppable self. When life got challenging, I turned to my creative outlets, I explored alternative forms of expression, and found a state of flow so powerful my videos practically arranged themselves. The cost of getting back on track was a commitment to the growth mindset and a couple stretches of self isolation. I look forward to another year of learning, failing, and creating.
My Goals For 2023:
Creative:
Create my short film titled “The Cobbler”
Finish online Blender course
Incorporate 3D elements into my creative workflow
Direct a banger music video
Continue writing everyday
Storytelling over visuals
Shoot more on film
Drawing (Surrealism)
Software & Tech:
Develop a working prototype/MVP of my app idea “Memory Spot” (team dependent)
Learn React, MongoDB, and Node JS by the end of Feb
Graduate as a full stack Software Dev in April
Study Swift for iOS development
Set up RAID & NAS storage
Build a long range 7” FPV quad for ridge dives
Business:
Create a film reel & media kit for marketing
Build Cascade Productions & fix website
Respond to clients within one business day
Create more spec work
Be more responsible with camera equipment purchases 😂
Music:
Continue practicing the piano everyday (Including music theory)
Master Vivaldi’s “Winter”
Reading:
One book a month
Adventure:
Avalanche Skills Training 1 & Crevasse Rescue
Explore more ice caves
Traverse more glaciers
Assiniboine 4-5 day hike
Centennial Ridge
Camping the Bugaboos
Pemberton icefields
Peyto Hut
Health & Fitness:
Bench press PR of 245 lb
C5’s at the climbing gym
Actually show up for leg day
Actually eat food (aim for 2500 cal/day)
Other Goals:
Move to a new place in YYC
Make more time for all my friends!
Get more involved in Calgary’s creative community
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