Have a great night tonight everyone, and thanks for taking an interest in my project during 2009.

Here’s to a big 2010!

Despite not many goals being crossed off at the moment, there are a few that are progressing.

- For goal 1 (take a meditation class), I have found the place that I am going to do the class

- For goal 21 (learn to play bridge), I have signed up to do a weekend course at the start of February

- For goal 26 (start a business), I am currently reaching the end of an 8-week entrepreneurial course

- For goal 31 (learn the flag of every country), I have bought a book called ‘The Complete Flags of the World’

- For goal 39 (get a meaningful tattoo), I am regularly seeking the permission of my better half, Nat (so far to no avail!)

- For goal 54 (do a wine appreciation course), Nat and I are signed up to do a course in January

- For goal 56 (play in a Scrabble tournament), I have now signed up as a member of the Association of British Scrabble Players

- For goal 62 (take Nat out to dinner six months in a row), this started officially last month

- For goal 101 (volunteer for five charities), I am about to register as a volunteer for Food Chain, as well as Cats Protection

- For goal 136 (busk as a human statue), I have an idea for how I am going to tackle this one (and there are some good tips here)

- For goal 151 (do a short course in French), there is a 10-week Thursday night course that Nat and I will start in January

- For goal 180 (do 10 things from the Change the World book), I have finally bought the book!

Sometimes, even when I am not knocking goals off the list, it is nice to take a step back and realise that I am still making good progress. This is meant to be about the journey, not the destination, so right now, I am happy with where the Project is at.

Plus, I am now officially one-third of the way through the list. Here’s to the next two-thirds!

I have written occasionally on this blog about people who inspire me.

Now I have decided to make this more of a regular feature of the blog, and when I hear about someone who does something inspirational, or even just plain nice, I am going to shout about it for everyone to hear.

Which brings me to Nigel Parker, who was given the honour of turning on the Christmas light at Portishead this year (a very big honour that is usually reserved for celebrities). Nigel looks to be one of the nicest blokes around, and if you are feeling a little down today, just take a leaf from Nigel’s book.

Here’s the video. If you come across anyone that you think is an inspiration, please let me know. Everyone needs a little inspiration.