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Day 365 (1) – Year in Review

Fin.  Done.  Finished.  Completed.  2007 wraps up in 4 hours, and the 365 Days of Drewy Goodness are now over.  The natural end of the year is reviewing how I’ve done compared to my resolutions, so let’s get started with the Year in Review:

1. Finish the 365 Days of Drewy Goodness Challenge paying out less than $300. The most important challenge of the year finishes with only one blemish out of 365 days (damn you MySpace).  This was definitely the most life-altering change of 2007 as it required me to write every day, gave me a reason to try stand-up ideas, review vacations, share random thoughts, and write skits, and overall gave me a medium in which to improve myself.  1 for 1.
2. Limit the number of times I write 2006 for the date. This was the “gimme” on the list.  I wrote 2006 twice I believe, but whether or not I completed this is somewhat irrelevant.  Either way, I’m currently 2 for 2.
3. Have 30 minutes of professional material, 20 of which is 100% clean. Technically speaking, I didn’t reach the two goals here.  I certainly made some great progress, and would guess that if I had to perform 30 minutes, I would be able to do pretty well.  I don’t count this as completed however as I only have about 18 minutes of stage tested material.  2 for 3.
4. Create an interactive website. Unfortunately, this isn’t finished.  I have the domain registered, and I’ve started some of the work, but the site is nowhere near completed.  This will be one of my first projects of 2008.  2 for 4.
5. Learn a song on guitar.  Though it’s not quite what I had it mind, I do know “Hey Ya” on the guitar.  It’s not always the cleanest performance, but I’m saying it’s completed.  3 for 5.
6. Perform in front of 5,000 people total, 500 at one time. This one was finished just about halfway through the year – a great surprise for me.  (Note: I’ll update this with the actual numbers when I get my other computer back.)  4 for 6.
7. Actually tape a skit. As I think back to what I’ve worked on, I have to say I did what I wanted to do here.  Between the “Jingles for Pringles” ad, helping a few friends with a sketch, and our Send Off Show tribute, I’ll say this is covered.  5 for 7.
8. Finish making the various “Best Of” DVDs.  I have to say that I’m most disappointed at not having completed this challenge.  I waited too long to work on it, ran into a few problems, and then was unable to finish even the “Best of Season 2″ because my main computer is correctly in a semi-truck somewhere.  This is also one of the first priorities for 2008.  5 for 8.
9. Get 1 Ratings at P&G. I still haven’t technically heard, but I did everything I needed to do to try to make this possible, so regardless of the final outcome, I consider it a success.  6 for 9.
10. Rate all of the songs in my iTunes. This too was an “easy” goal, but still was important to me to get finished.  7 for 10.

BONUS: Not hit the snooze button once. My greatest weakness, my Achilles’ heel, my brown spot in the back of a Hunter (Halo nerd reference).  I wasn’t even close on this one, though I did have a good streak going for awhile.  Naturally I’ll be attempting this one again.  7 for 11.

7 out of 11 goals, ~ 63%.  I have to say I think that’s pretty good.  Sure it’s a F if you go by academic measures, but compared to how many resolutions most people actually stick to, I’m happy with my accomplishments.

Of course with 2008 starting shortly, it’s no time to rest on my laurels (not that I would be able to if I wanted to – I have no idea what they are).  And as is the case for all successful people (which is what I’m striving to be), I have to push myself to stretch even further next year.

With that being said, have a safe and Happy New Year.  We’ll see you tomorrow with a fresh list of goals and an open slate for 2008.