Have a safe and fun New Year's Eve. Here is a quick look back at the year that was 2011 to appreciate some of the things I did and where I spent a lot of my time.

10. Blogging - One enjoyable constant the last few years has been my blogging. The frequency, intensity and subject matter has varied but the goal of expressing and sharing myself has grown, as has the readership. Thank you to those who check it out.

9. StarCraft2 competitions - One of the side benefits of contributing poker content on a gaming site was being introduced to the hardcore gaming world that is SC2 and enjoying watching the streamed and live commentated competitions on Justin.tv amongst the top players in the world. Despite the fact that I've never played the game, it is a fascinating game with many levels of complexity and skill.

8. Parenting - Although I've invested probably too many hours sitting in front of computer in 2011, the flexibility of working from home allowed me to be quite involved in my respective children's active ballet and soccer passions; whether it be coaching or just being a chauffeur and supporter.

7. SEO - The transition away from strictly poker writing led me to freelance with some sites that focus heavily on SEO'ing sites with content. I learned a fair amount about an area I had never focused on but is so important to driving traffic in searches that are the underpinning for so many online businesses.

6. Hot Girls of Poker - What started as a belated whim to show someone how to create a more interesting, inclusive and respectful "hot women in poker" type forum post became the largest collection (over 360 women) of photos of women in the poker world.

5. Social Director - I was invited to contribute a weekly column on the Twitter poker world for the Epic Poker League official website. Although it could be positioned and marketed better, it has been fun to have a new project to gain greater visibility.

4. Twitter - Although I'm not the most active tweeter as it often competes with my content creating demands, I finally embraced the Twitter world and started becoming more actively engaged. It has become one of my primary sources and inspirations for keeping abreast of the poker and non-poker worlds. I have met a few really quality people at the WSOP this year I never would have otherwise and reached 700 followers by NYE (@pokercurious).

3. Fantasy Premier League - An invitation by @CrashoutCassius led to my joining the smallish CardRunners fantasy football league. It introduced me to the world of fantasy sports where I have subsequently spent many hours learning, researching, crunching numbers and getting into the competitive aspects of what had already been a long standing Premier League interest.

2. Poker drifted away - Mid-April marked the end of my poker playing after playing most days for the last few years. My full time salaried poker position transitioned to part-time freelance writing in the fall, so less of my overall time is focused on the poker world and I'm starting to consider other areas of the business world again. Although I remain an ardent fan, I am no longer certain I will be as involved when poker returns to a fully legislated and regulated U.S. environment.

1. Mrs. Zimba is a believer again - In my last blog, I touched on the complicated aspects of long term relationships. After a couple "frustrated with me" years, Mrs. Zimba is back on board. I don't say that lightly, as any relationship takes regular work to maintain. I know all things are possible as long as we are together and on the same lifelong path. Money and security means nothing if you don't have someone you love with which to share it. She and my two kids are my bedrock and inspiration for all the work I do.

I'm excited for 2012 and the opportunities it will bring. I am currently researching and pitching a new business plan that if it happens will be incredibly involving and bigger than anything I've done before. Regardless, I will continue to challenge myself and focus on those things that make feel alive.

May your reflections on 2011 and the start to your 2012 be equally uplifting!