Out with 2022, on with 2023

2022 in a nutshell:

• 0 side hustles (the first year since 2008)
• 1 new puppy and 1 new job
• 2 new countries visited (France and Belgium)
• 3 long term goals accomplished - backpacking Mt Hood, attending Grace Hopper and learning punch needle
• 4 teams managed at work (Content Platform, Experience Management Platform, Analytics & Experimentation Platform, Alpine Front End Platform)
• 5 - total number of teams I supported in 2022
• 7 miles - aveage hike length in 2022
• 37 hikes towards my 52 hike challenge
• 55 books read

Aspirational list for 2023 (it’s long but not unreasonable):

• increase my saving and investment rate by minimum of 5%
• get that promotion at work
• study for WA state real estate license
• be more mindful about eating out and plan dinners in advance
• explore a new continent
• read 42 books
• finish 52 hikes
• complete another multi-day backpacking trip (find a good 2 person tent first)
• plan a solo trip
• road trip to visit Oregon hot springs
• check one or two new national parks off my list
• paddle on Lake Louise
• go on more outdoor adventures with J

Written by Katrin Valdre who has a permanent address in Portland, OR but does not believe in one physical location. You should follow her on Twitter