Old Cell-Phones, New Usages

This article at CBC.ca caught my attention:

Old cellphones feed the hungry, says charity
Last Updated Mon, 02 Jan 2006 16:33:07 EST
CBC News

Good to know that at least two societal goals are being targeted at one go with this particular initiative. Here's to its success.

Some things I'd like to do in 2006

1. Computer Skills




1. Improve my range of graphic design software with which I'm familiar.


2. Learn at least one new (to me) program's basic functions in this field.


3. Get familiar with at least one of the current crop of Major DTP Programs.


4. Finish my two amateur, comics-inspired font design projects.


5. Start and complete at least one font designed wholly by me from scratch.




2. Illustration




1. Get at least one of my comics projects into print this year.


2. Start at least one new comics project.


3. Do at least three illustration projects that have nothing to do with comic books. These can be paid or volunteer projects.




3. Writing




1. Finish the space opera novel.


2. Finish converting my serial detective fiction from the workshops into something coherent and possibly saleable.


3. Write at least two stories that have nothing to do with either genre. These need not be saleable, but should at least stretch the writing "muscles" in new directions.




4. Personal Goals




1. Visit three towns/cities I've never visited before.


2. Revisit three communities I haven't visited in at least five years.


3. Get more exercise.

And that's it for the moment. I will likely amend this list as the year wears on.