I noticed the same dream goal(s) pursuit you describe. Where in my mind there's a straight path to accomplish a particular thing, but at the same time there's a circular, repeating pattern that stalls the progression. Lately I've taken an adamant attitude and just keep pushing as I know, one day, I'll reach a milestone, look back and be glad I persevered.

Congratulations on the new kitty Shiroku! He looks part Siamese... perhaps he talks a lot? In addition to the fun times fueled by the infinite energy bursts.