New Year, Better D.
Better decisions that is...decisions.
With the passing of another year, the standard reflections and passing of resolutions occurs. Admittedly this is relatively late, but the spirit of the new year is maintained regardless. With each passing year, my skepticism at my ability to follow through with each resolution grows, but at the same time, I acknowledge that some progress is made. Posting my resolutions creates some vague sense of accountability for myself in my mind, and for that reason I'll continue these until I become nothing but a cynical husk.
1. Increase spontaneity. Some of my greatest regrets occurred in 2012, and a majority of these were a result of hesitation and retreating to comfort zones. Although this resolution seems to be a recurring theme in my list of self-improvements, this last year has made the issue all the more apparent. So expect more #yolo in the future.
2. Write more, a lot more. I bought a notebook and a nice pen to accompany it recently so I can write stories whenever I find inspiration. My lack of writing classes coupled with a significant decline in posts on tumblr has made for a visible stagnation of my writing ability, thus compelling the need for alternative methods of improvement.
3. Have Ambition I've written a lot about apathy in the past, and although having apathy as a constant mindset has served it's purpose, it's time as a monopolist is nearing it's end. I believe apathy in moderation or simply well controlled doses is beneficial, but lately I feel that apathy has been leaking into my academic life and subsequently diminishing ambition. Not only in academia, but in general, I think now is as good as a time as any to cease intentional apathy for the greater good*.