What? 2011

    

    

    

    
    

What? Blog
What worked:
I like the look of my template but its a bit cumbersome to use. 
Its definitely helped me focus and driven me to do projects to a higher standard, and finish them.
What didn't:
I've only published 4 posts. I've actually drafted many more but not published them for a variety of reasons.
What's next:
Keep going and post more. I'm going to lower my mental threshold of what justifies a post to encourage more posting.
Streamline the template. I'll look into making a formal template.
As posts build, expose the blog to a wider audience.


What? Photography
What worked:
I've really got into using flash, particularly off camera flash. 
I've got into the habit of taking the camera everywhere I go, taking pictures when I can.
My Sigma 35mm F1.4 & my flash cable were both great purchases
I've taken some great pet and baby photos this year, generally with flash. 
What didn't:
Not taking enough considered photos, particularly of family.
What next:
Take time to take more quality family photos
Practice techniques, particularly off camera flash




What? House (decorating)
What worked:
Decorating our box room as an office has helped increase my productivity and it looks good
Laminate flooring in the living room looks good and has been practical, contrary to our fears.
What didn't:
Not finishing all the decorating through not prioritizing
What next:
Finish it off. (Hall, kitchen, detailing)


What? Projects
What worked:
The power tool dragster, despite not having any published posts was the focus of most of my project work last year. It was a great project and we had a good time at the event. It taught me that I can work 40+hrs a week on a project outside of work if I put my mind to it, and doing 20hrs a week is fairly sustainable.  
What didn't:
Other than little bits of work on my Int Moth, I haven't done much other practical work
What next:
Finish what I intended to finish last year
Buy a 3D printer


New projects:Indoor wind vane, 3D scanner, 3D Colour printer