Over on LiveJournal they had a topic asking what users are looking forward to in 2008.

I think the one big thing I’m looking forward to in 2008 is the continuation and possible completion of my bachelors degree.

I’m enrolled in accelerated coursework through a local college. Each class is only 6 weeks long, so they go by pretty quickly. Some classes kick my ass and others go by so quickly they’re over and done in a flash. This semester I’m taking Network Security, C++ Programming I, C++ Programming II, and Web Design III. Depending on how hard I study and the number of classes I take each term, I could possibly be completing my degree as soon as late 2008. I’m ready to graduate and move on to a new stage in my life.

Additionally, there’s also a lot I need to learn on my own such as Ruby on Rails, Flash, and more advanced web design and development topics. I’m also saving up to purchase more web development and graphics design software. Most of the positions require knowledge of titles such as Photoshop, InDesign, and more. Adobe has an entire suite of software aimed at web developers, which costs about $600 for students. I’m up to about $450 right now, so hopefully by the end of this semester I should have these titles. I have a lot to learn and I’m hoping to see some real progress this year.

Finally, I’m hoping to connect more with my Aunt Karla. I hated her when I was a teen and it was plainly obvious I wasn’t her favorite person either. We were never close and came to blows more times than I care to remember. Over the last ten years, one — and probably both of us — have changed. I don’t know what’s changed, but there’s been a subtle change of some kind that I can’t define. I enjoy spending time with her and she seems to enjoy spending time with me. But either way, I would like more time to bond with her. She’s… a cool aunt now. She also has Type 1 Diabetes and I find her experiences and knowledge extremely valuable.

I suppose those are the two big things I’m looking forward to this year. This last year, as trying as it was at times, was probably one of the better years I’ve had recently. I’m hoping the trend continues in 2008… ~ ♥