I have spent a fair bit of time over the new year reflecting and planning on what is to come. I've never spent enough time reflecting and celebrating my achievements, so I thought now would be a good time to start. Better late than never, right?
Overall, 2019 was all about growth, new experiences and learning.
I bought a house right by the beach — a long-time dream.
I raised $5000 and rode 500km through humid 43-degree heat in Thailand for Hands Across the Water (riding with Business Blueprint).
I went on my first ever solo surf camp.
I worked with Flinders Ranges and Outback tourism, photographing, well, everything.
I worked at Innamincka (and journeyed up the Strzelecki). I flew up in a small plane and worked at Birdsville. I flew to Kangaroo Island for a few hours of work in a four-seater.
I flew over the Flinders Ranges from Parachilna in a helicopter.
I bought a Mal.
My photos printed on trams and buses for a major campaign.
I worked with South Australia Tourism Commission.
I presented many workshops, teaching people how to take better photos.
I built myself a garden in my backyard.
I was asked to be on a photographic festival panel, helping create the event through participant selection.
I was asked to exhibit my Cuba prints in Southern Flinders Ranges Photo Festival.
I photographed the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail with talent for a few days.
My kids came out surfing with me. Most of my work came from tourism - another long-time dream.
I'm so honoured clients ask me to tell their story through my eyes.
And a big realisation - my life is now very much how I have dreamt it to be. Yes, there are some areas that I want to improve on, but I am one happy chappy to be living my dream life.
2020 is going to be all about growing into being me even more.
I am learning to say 'no' more and speak my truth.
I am expanding my business further interstate - first trip to Brisbane in a couple of weeks!
My word will be 'focus'. I am being clear on what I want, maintaining focus and achieving — also celebrating my successes and failures.
I am also getting help within my business in more ways - outsourcing tasks that I don't like or someone can do better than me. I can then focus on what I'm great at and what is most beneficial.
I am travelling more - interstate, overseas and within South Australia.
I am surrounding myself with friends, family and loved ones. Making sure we share love, laughs and moments.
What is your word for 2020?
