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So, I set some goals for the summer. I even completed one already. Now, I need to figure out how I'm going to attain those goals, so here is what I'm thinking:

Start a Mac App project to learn Cocoa

Since Gaila plays bridge on Tuesday nights, I will have time to work on this without distraction. So, Tuesdays at 7 I will be working on Cocoa stuff. I will perhaps work on it other nights as well, but Tuesday is going to be pretty set in stone. I will go through Programming in Objective-C then moving on to Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X. After I start feeling comfortable with the language and IDE, I'll probably start working on a project. Anyone have any simple ideas for a project?

Learn JavaScript / AJAX

I'll probably set up a night a week to go through a book on this. Anyone recommend a book for this?

Build a simple sample blog using JSP (to learn Java/JSP)

I will probably do most of this at work in my spare time. I have access to some good books and someone who already knows this stuff. If something catches my attention at work, I might spend some time at home on it.

Open a high-yield savings account

HSBC Direct. Easy.

Hang out with some friend(s) at least once a week

Sometimes I feel burned out now that I'm working all day and Gaila tends to work evenings and weekends at the call center. Also, Nick as set this as a goal for himself, and it seems like a good idea. Most of this depends on when friends are available, but I'll have to get active in asking people what's going on for the weekend.

Ride my bike more often

First thing to do is to get new tires/tubes on my bike (they don't hold air very well). I will ride my bike to work on nice days when I don't need my car to do something immediately after work or go out for lunch. Perhaps I should consider bringing my own lunches or having Gaila stop by for lunch.

Help my parents get rid of junk from the basement/storage

Open an eBay account for items of value that my parents don't really want anymore. Organize at least one garage sale. Donate to Goodwill / Salvation Army. Rent a dumpster.

iPod connection in car

I actually saw this as one of my previous summer goals I forgot about. Once I get my car figured out after the repairs and insurance from the deer, I'll have to look into getting an aux adaptor installed. Probably take a trip to Cyclone Stereo and a few hours figuring out what I need and how to do it.