It’s been a while since my last post. Since then I’ve gotten myself an iPad (3G 32GB) and released my first iPhone app, FontView. I’m now working on my second app while I wait for a new project to come through.
I’ve also been very focused on my basketball. I’m playing in two social comps – one on Sundays at Auchenflower and the other on Wednesdays at Boondall. The season has just ended for both comps. We just missed out on playoffs at Auchenflower, but I’m very optimistic about the next season.
Third and final resolution for the year is to be more organised. I admit there are times when I feel very unorganised. I don’t like those moments. So, I’ll make an effort to avoid them. I guess I’ll start by making sure I’m prepared for things and don’t leave things to the last minute like I’ve had a tendancy to do. Meanwhile I don’t want to become an absolute control freak. Some things in life are more enjoyable when you wing it.
My second new year’s resolution for 2009 is to listen to more music. I like to listen to all kinds of music – been through a jazz phase, some soft rock, some easy listening, some classical and lately I’ve been mostly into British indie. But to be honest, if someone asked me what my favourite song is or what sort of music I like to listen to, I wouldn’t know what to say, because it changes all the time. So, in order to change that I think I’m going to have to spend some quality time listening to music. Just listening to music. Lots of it.
My plan is already in motion. I already have a great pair of headphones – my Grado SR60 which I bought when I was in London. Also I’ve got a set of Edirol MA-15D Stereo Micro Monitors ordered. Last.fm is also an integral part of the plan. Last week I spent hours exploring new music.
So, there you have it. Hopefully by the end of the year. I’ll be able to tell someone what music I like.
New year’s resolution number 1 for 2009 is to become a better programmer. Okay, this isn’t really a new year’s resolution. It’s a perpetual goal. And it should be one for every programmer. But this year I’ll focus on improving my understanding and execution of developing with a proper SDLC and consistently delivering projects on time. I’ll start by doing some more reading on SDLCs – especially Steve McConnell’s books and articles.
