LOL. It's funny that way, when you literally start to see it all settling into place. Keep doing what your doing man, you are on the way to something great. Again, the frustration rarely let's up as all of us are always trying to better ourselves musically (and hopefully personally.)

As far as goals, try making lists for 2010. Have daily goals, weekly goals, monthly goals, and goals for the whole year. Make these things very feasible and don't over do it. You will set your self up for disappoint if you try and take on too much. Trust me, the betterment will come my friend. I am going to post a GOALS for 2010 post either for today or tomorrow; pending on time and energy. You should take a look at it and contribute.

Best of luck sir into the new year!