I have started to form a couple lists of things to do or learn while I am on my self-induced break time. My typical methodology is to keep lists in my head, which worked well when I was a little younger and could remember things. Not so much the case these days. Ah, oldness. Gotta love it.

So I am organizing a couple lists. One if stuff I want to get done. The other is things I want to learn. Oh and and another one is things to do, which is a sort of people to see and places to go list.

Suggestions are always welcome. What do you think I should do during this unique time?

Stuff I need (or want) to get done

Get some real rest (making great progress on this one)
Finish the bonus room floor and trim at home (floor's done!)
Finish the shed at home
Add a deck to the side of the house
Travel somewhere in a 18-wheeler with my friend Broc
Dust off the cameras and get back into the photography swing
Sell my street motorcycle (2004 CBR600RR - email me, heh)
Finish reading this darned Koontz novel that I started 9 months ago, heh (done - it was Intensity and it was a fun read)

  • Read another book or two (one for enjoyment, one for furthering myself)

Things I need (or want) to learn

Learn a programming language, at least at a starter level - I an thinking C# - any ideas?

  • I need to study up for a couple certification exams that the whole we-got-bought-busyness process pushed off my schedule, and then reschedule the exams

Things/places I need (or want) to do/go

Visit family in Colorado
Visit family in California
Visit New Mexico (where I used to live)

  • Visit a few friends and colleagues in Seattle (I'm about half-way on this one)

I'll add to this list over time. I'm not nearly as concerned about accomplishing all of these things as I am about listing them out where I can see them and whittling away at them over the next little while.