How have you improved yourself and what have you accomplished in 2011?

[Robinhood4x4]

The last 12 months have gone by in a flash, but a lot can be done in that amount of time. Tell us what you've done to improve yourself and what have you accomplished that you're proud of.

I'll start.
1. I've improved my photography skills a lot in the 1 year that I've had my dslr. I have the technical aspects down, but developing the artistic side is harder for me. That's what I'm still working on.

2. I believe my handgun handling skills have improved since I've moved up from D class to B class at the informal local steel matches. For 2012, I'll be on my way to shooting in real, sanctioned matches...maybe.

3. They say it takes 5 years to become fully productive in a new job and I'm starting to feel comfortable in that regard too. However, I still learn something new everyday and that's a good thing.

We'll see what 2012 brings.

[Seanz0rz]

another year closer to being done with school

got married!

learned how to lay floor tile

built a working 3d printer

thats what comes to mind. its been a busy and productive year...

[paddlenbike]

I picked up a few home improvement skills this year.
- youtube taught me how to service an HVAC unit
- took a class offered by my City on native plants for a landscaping project
- figured out how to build LED light fixtures powered from 115V AC current for eave lighting
- electrician friend taught me how to install recessed lighting
- constructed a backyard bench from redwood
- father taught me how to trim-out house windows

I probably forgot more stuff than I learned though, haha.

[Obi..]

- Supposedly I am becoming more patient with people, it's being heavily tested right now though.
- Learning Pain Management.
- Learning Stress Management.
- Becoming better at being a "Boss".
- I am managing to be, as people keep putting it, "A Great Dad".
- Gradjamatated with a Collemege Edschumukatchun.
- Returned to the Automotives Field, not sure if it counts as an "Accomplishment" yet. ;)

[slosurfer]

Let's see....

1. Lost and so far have kept off about 40 lbs.
2. Managed to break all my vehicles in some way and once almost had them all down at the same time. Have had 3 out of the 4 down multiple times though...

3. Also have managed to break/wore out tools this year too... Cement mixer finally fully gave up, coil roofing nail gun broke (this will be replaced soon because nailing 60+ nails per hardi sheet by hand gets old fast), and had a tile saw down for awhile that I finally just fixed.

So, yeah, pretty much the weight loss LOL!

[Robinhood4x4]

You even broke the tacoma?

[slosurfer]

Well it got a flat tire (tire ended up not being able to be patched), and now it has two tires with slow leaks and no spare. Need to try to get some new tires this week (these are the original tires, so it's time for new ones anyway). One week went like this...Monday morning-flat tire on the tacoma. Tuesday morning-flat tire on the van. Tuesday afternoon- 4runner headgasket blew. Thursday morning- Van died. :confused:

It's to the point now, that I just laugh when things break. Since then the Ford has broken down twice and developed a nasty exhaust leak at the manifold. Last one, I had to change the starter at a gas station....

[YotaFun]

This year has been a roller coast of events.

I have become a flat rate technician, and am now honing those flat rate skills and learning more interesting ways to make a difficult job much more easier.

I have become more comfortable with who I am as a person and have not let it hold me back as much as I have before, In turn this has helped me make a lot more friends and work far more enjoyable.

Became single again, kind of a downer, but it was for the best, both of us needed to find what was best for us, so sort of a self improvement in that I am really trying to find what suits me, and not what everyone else wants of me. I know this is a bit selfish, but I feel if I can't be happy with myself I can't make someone else happy.

My off-road driving skills have improved as well as my confidence.
I find myself leading more, picking harder lines and not using the locker as much.
I am not afraid of dents anymore.

I wrecked my Camry this past month, but am in the process of getting it together, while it was a unfortunate event, it is helping me learn how do do body work as well as change a few things to make the car more of what I wanted originally (changing a few things to make it an SE model instead of the LE)

[some_odd_girl]

Hmmm... this is a good way to make me look at things positively, as I tend to be rather harsh with myself! Let's see here...

* Stood up to idiots who put the wrong oil in my beloved Betty.

* Lost a few pounds, gained it back, lost it again... and probably gained it back again BUT, I'm much more comfortable in my own skin than I used to be.

* Started running - something I never thought I could do. I hit my "2 in 22" goal.

* Completed 2 more semesters at CLU - one more and I'm DONE!

* Became a geology TA.

* Stuck it out at Haagen-Dazs, when I so desperately want to quit.

* Finally got a bash-proof camera. I love it.

* Like YotaFun, I too have become more comfortable with who I am. And I'll agree with his "if I can't be happy with myself, I can't make someone else happy" statement. It's not selfish at all!

* In that note, I too became single again... it's been rough at times, but after almost a year, I'm learning what I need to be on my own, in order to be the best I can be. :D

* Hiked in the GRAND CANYON. :clap:

* There's probably more, but this is already a long list. :P

[Obi..]

Somewhere we're all forgetting, well, except Steve who specifically mentioned this in a way..

"I took a s#!t-ton of sick pictures and shared them with family, loved ones, and friends."

:D

[Robinhood4x4]

* Started running - something I never thought I could do. I hit my "2 in 22" goal.


I forgot about this one...the wife and I started running and it too is something I thought I'd never do because I hate running. We've even signed up for Pat's Run in April, which is only 4.2 miles, but it's a goal.

[Good Times]

hmm I'm still live so I must have done something right in 11. ;)

Lost a bit of weight but I think I got it all back. doh! Stupid holidays at the end of the year always ruins the rest of the year's worth of work in exercises etc.

Wanted to get my 4runner up and running but that was a big miss. :( Not happening anytime soon partly due to time and also budget constraints. Life expenditures taking over my personal desires to want to finish the 4runner so yet again on jack stands.

I've managed to fly earn my gold and platinum status' on various airlines so that's a big accomplishment (or not depending on how you look at it). I now feel like that movie "up in the air". That movie is sooo true btw for all of you non-believers or frequent flyers.

2012 will be a game changer.... hopefully I'll still be around alive and kicking and not dead from the crazy work schedule!

cheers!

[strykersd]

Let's see, in my 2011
-I sold my 4runner :( I loved the thing, but it was definitely a lemon.
-got my motorcycle license
-bought my street bike
-completed my first marathon and qualified for the Boston marathon
-started at a new University
-got a new valet job
-got a dog