Personal Projects
This section focuses on personal growth beyond health, fitness, and career goals. It includes language learning, creative pursuits, home improvement, and other long-term projects that require patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn along the way.
Language & Culture
Explore new languages, traditions, and activities that create a deeper connection with other cultures.
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Learn Korean
Build a foundation in Korean through consistent study and earn at least Level 1 on the TOPIK I exam.
CULTURAL ACTIVITY
Learn to Play Go-Stop
Learn the rules, scoring system, and basic strategy needed to confidently play a complete game of Go-Stop.
Creative Pursuits
Develop new creative skills, explore personal interests, and turn ideas into projects that can grow over time.
MUSIC
Learn to Play Guitar
Learn the fundamental chords and techniques needed to play several complete songs on the guitar.
BLOGGING
Grow The Turbo Turtle
Continue improving the design and content of The Turbo Turtle while publishing at least 20 high-quality blog posts.
Active Lifestyle
Make movement and recreation a consistent part of everyday life through goals that are both enjoyable and challenging.
DAILY MOVEMENT
Walk More With My Dog
Reach at least 7,000 steps per day, including at least 4,000 steps from walking my dog.
ROCK CLIMBING
Climb Every Route
Improve my climbing technique, strength, and confidence by reaching the top of the various routes on the climbing wall at my gym.
Home & Garden
Improve the spaces around my home through practical projects that make them greener, healthier, and more enjoyable.
BACKYARD IMPROVEMENT
Restore the Backyard
Plant new trees and reseed the patchy areas of the lawn to create a healthier, greener backyard.
GARDEN-TO-KITCHEN PROJECT
Make Homemade Hot Sauce
Harvest homegrown peppers and turn them into a homemade hot sauce, experimenting with ingredients and heat levels to create my own recipe.