My goals are simple:
1. Remain healthy enough to dive and to teach and lead other divers
2. Get in at least 3 training weekends with local diving for at least 18 dives ( more is better)
3. Get in at least one trip to a warm sea location and get in a dozen dives (or more)
4. Get in more diving than is stated above.
In the year my wife was certified, we dove Cozumel, Maui, Florida and Fiji, and I got in 4 weekends of local diving here in Colorado. That was a great year. We have had some 3 trip years since, and lots of 2 trip years. Sadly, lately, we have had a couple of one trip years. Thank goodness for thaose pools sessions all year long, and the and the seasonal local dives so I can be in the water without major gaps.
DivemasterDennis