Christmas was a hoot. Our family descended upon the scorching south, I got a bit of colour on my skin and drank a few beers with my cousins. Boxing day we went from a sleepy little town called Te Anau, and drove north to Milford Sound. Gorgeous views. It reminded me of what is at my backdoor if I choose to forget about work for a while.

Back home now, and while I loved seeing my family, I can now unwind on my own terms.

Here's the view from my backyard (I have three yards, front, middle and back.) That rhubarb has uhhh... Gone to seed. A few times.

There's so much space up here it's almost overwhelming, but plans have started at least.

2023 Goals:

Gym = 100kg Overhead Press

Home = Greenhouse installed and renovation on the bathroom begun

Hobbies = Finish at least one of my writing projects

Reading = I read about 40 books this year, and while I don't like tacking a numerical goal to reading, I'll aim for more this year. Not like, "I must read this many" but, as a way to keep me looking for new things to read.

Work = Fuck knows, but July 2023 will see me get a noticeable pay increase, so I'll stick it out and try to foster good relationships