#2015 resolutions

[miradotclueless]

#2015Resolutions

from marksparklfarkl on Twitter

read at least four books (I’m like... 1.75 books in)((I think I’m still not there))

sell out (I bought fake glasses because I was told I look good in them, so... check!)((I lost the fake glasses years ago and am very poor, so))

get punched in a fight

spend at least 1 hr a week pretend ing to be a ghost, were wolf, vampire, or frankstein (Waaaaaay behind)((this might be a lot easier from now on))

wear a dress more (Well, one time is more than none, so... yeah?)((I’m confident I can check this one off))

get my initials on the hi score screen on tinder ((oh my god no))

get hot or figure out how toseparate my perception of my self-worth from my perception of whether im physically attractive (Not quite)((progress made but not there yet))

buy more pants srsly i have like thre pairs that fit okay (I have done that! A little.. gonna keep with it)((the pants I bought then have worn out and I had to buy new pants. I’m still at like two pairs))

earn to speak really well with a accent

paint things

send and receive more drunk text messages (missed lots of opportunities but working on it)((oof this should just be “send and receive more text messages”))

look more like blake lively (RT from Common White Girl)((more unattainable than ever tbh))

don’t bite the inside of my mouth accidentally while chewing. don’t. do not. (so far so good!)((i fucked this up *last night* so we’ll see what 2018 holds))

win an arm wrestle against a santaman or easter bunny (OOH IT’S EASTER-ISH)((ugh i just missed santaman time... we’ll try easter and next decemberween))

fill up my liary. never tell anyone the truth. lie always (On and Off)((I haven’t written in it in... probably since early 2015; it’s far from full))

forget how to walk. relearn from the beginning

be approximately twice as grumpy and despicable as 2012 (Timehop Resolution)((grumpy, yes; despicable, ehh))

beat spiderman in a fight

eat less. evolve beyond the need to eat. beyond the need to drink. or breathe

become a dungeon master((HELLA CHECK))

cut down a tree with an axe. or use an axe to cut down a tree. but preferably the former

put hidden cameras all over a house. doesn’t matter whose. probably mine

learn to speak cat. talk shit about roommates with ploopy and swoopy ((i don’t live anywhere near ploopy anymore))

be as cool and clever and funny and witty and wonderful and handsome and cool (yeah, I said it twice) as @MarkSparklFarkl (RT from my friend Tori)((hoo, still working on it))

learn the art of disguise. be able to flawlessly impersonate D. Golway by 2016

rise to meet every challenge. always disappoint with the results((doing p well with the second half of this one, but gotta step up on the first))

maintain tiny, almost unnoticeable inconsistencies in repeated hashtag use((gotta use hashtags))

put my feet behind my head((i don’t think i’ve ever been farther from this one than i am now))

play at least 1 human character in a rpg

say “i hate everything” no more than once per day (going strong-ish)((WOW actually check??!?))

show more support for oatmeal raisin cookies in social settings. (RT from my friend Cat)

photography

dronk more water. i’m hella inconsistent with my hydration (Sometimes)((getting better?))

dress like han solo more (damn it just got hot)((that vest is so gone))

dance somestimes (eh, yeah?)((oof))

be more like i dunno vague i guess? (it’s... going... y’know...)

I want to learn to be a blacksmith.

wine more drink (doin’ okay, but not to “more” yet)((I think this one counts as done, if i expand “wine” to... just poison in general))

at least twice as many selfies (I have some math to do on this one)((oi twice as many as what? i think i’m behind, regradless))

win more claw games((back in 2016, i was on my way, but i fell out of practice suddenly and drastically))

tweet less (actually...)((i think I did it.. i’ll count it))

give Jennifer more credit((i didn’t, like accomplish this one, but... I’m crossing it off))

fart in public sometimes but always blame it on someone else

when life gives you lemons, wake up

use exclamations points at least 200% more often!((i’m at maybe 150% more))

clear tape

hop to class like a kangaroo at least once per month (not once... and it’s hot now... but I’ll try)((I... no longer have classes and don’t anticipate having anymore anytime))

break things

jump the gun whatever that means

fight a bull

we’ll bang ok

shave my head((I cut my own hair when got rid of all the long stuff... I’m gonna count it and maybe add this resolution to a future list))

write two books((WRITE?? TWO?? wtf was i thinking))

shoot a thousand video game aliens at least((totally by now))

do like a backflip or something

get a bigger bed((my bed is actually smaller now))

write a hit song

win at something (I... probably have... but it doesn’t feel satisfactory yet so)((what sit prominently in my memory are losses.. no victories))

throw a beard

b present (eh)

wear clays glasses more because it makes easier not to see hashtag deep (nope I have my own)((i no longer have my own glasses but i can’t wear clay’s anymore))

take steroids

get a gold chain that says sexy

yell timber

roar

swing from the chandelier

get a chandelier

Find an arch-nemesis.

all presented with the same spelling and grammar with which they were originally tweeted

wish me luck

UPDATE: JANUARY 1, 2018

[thisislizheather]

2015 Resolutions Revisited

Remember the resolutions I made at the beginning of the year? Let's see how those went.

1. Read at least two books a season.

Winter: I Shouldn't Even Be Doing Thing And Other Things That Strike Me As Funny by Bob Newhart & Don't Stand Too Close To A Naked Man by Tim Allen & Meaty: Essays by Samantha Irby

Spring:  Are You There, Vodka? It's Me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler & The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman

Summer: Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

Fall: Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

So I fell short of this goal by one measly book. That's on me. I'll do way better this coming year.

2. Try two things off of Pinterest a month.

Not even close. I didn't keep track of all of the recipes I've tried, but it certainly wasn't close to two per month. Infact, I didn't care much for this resolution after all. Noted.

3. Apply to work stuff at least ten times a month.

Hahahah, NOPE!

4. Volunteer at least once a month.

Honestly, I think I volunteered twice this year. I'm a terrible person.

5. Do pilates at least five times a month.

January = 7 times

February = 7 times

March = 6 times

April = 3 times

May = 2 times

June = 6 times

July = 3 times

August = 3 times

September = 0 times

October = 0 times

November = 0 times

December = 2 times

Okay, so I sort of fell off my game towards the end of the year. But that doesn't mean that I still don't love this resolution and will likely repeat it for 2016. I actually really like those classes, as you may remember, so I really want to be more consistent this upcoming year. (As a sidenote, in 2014, I went to the gym 37% (137 days out of 365) of that year. In 2015? I went 86 days out of 365, so that's 23.5% of my year that was spent at the gym. A lot less than I went in 2014, but what can you do? I was really proud of that 37% from 2014, so I'll continue to gym it up and try to get in that bracket range next year. And honestly 23.5% is absolutely better than 0%, so I'm not really beating myself up over that one.)

6. Juice at least ten times a month.

January = 12 times

February = 11 times

March = 8 times

April = 3 times

May = 2 times

June = 4 times

July = 1 time

August = 4 times

September = 7 times

October = 0 times

November = 21 times (!)

December = 2 times

Okay, so my juicing was all over the place. When I remembered? That's when juicing happened. But I really want to be amazing at it this next year, especially since it's so ridiculously good for you.

7. Stop falling into the Instagram butt trap.

I totally stopped! Success!

So those are my 2015 results. If any of that is boring to read, my apologies! I like to track my successes and my failures to see what I most need improvement on and maybe it'll inspire you to do the same with your own yearly goals. And if you're wondering how I track all of these things, you really should know by now.

[krisrowland]

2015 review - resolutions

1. Perform - I didn’t perform at all in 2016 though have made some great progress on some applications:) 2. Keep on running and do another half marathon - No half marathon, did jog a few times with Jake but  I’m not sure that counts. I have restarted my training plan a few days ago and apart from the odd ache and pain am ready to tackle more half marathons next year. 3. Educate myself more on politics - I have made some effort to stay up to date with some issues, even took Bryan to his first protest, spoke at an All Party Parliamentary Committee, and caused a few arguments  Though I still think I don’t do enough for the apparent passion I display on the subject. Now I am now in the progress of developing a piece which deals with the personal nature of divisive politics.

4. Read 20 Books - Year 3  -  This year as usual I challenged myself to read 20 books. But half way through it I decided not to care as much, I was just reading smaller books just to say that I had read a number of books which sort of just defeats the point.  Instead I read books that had been sitting on the shelf for ages, books longer than 300 pages and just got books that I really wanted to read. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga - A fictional deconstruction of the indian class system. I am not sure how accurate it is but it is a great read about corruption and the costs we occur on others and ourselves.  On Liberty by Shami Chakrabarti - A simply puts the reason for the human rights act as an obvious and necessary piece of legislation - To be clear without the human rights act we loose a large part of what was lesson were learnt from the second world war. Hey Nostradamus! by Douglas Coupland - A great quirky little novel. Science Tales by Darryl Cunningham -  Great explanations of commonly mistold science facts including fracking, and climate change. Smoothered in Hugs: essays, interviews, feedback and obituaries by Dennis cooper - A book I probably flicked through too fast for much for it to register. The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld - A book I was interested in when I studied Freud at college - Though sadly it was just a bit of a lame murder mystery. On Love by Alain De Botton - A beautiful and tragic book that takes you through the journey of a love story from start to finish. This is clearly one of De Botton’s best book though be warned it’s emotional. Happiness by Design: Change what you do not how you think by Paul Dolan - A book I have recommended to a lot of people this year, with research on how to keep yourself happier and even how to change routines. It’s not the be all and end all but it’s a great start. The Establishment by Owen Jones - I do love a bit of Owen Jones seeing him speak twice this year. This book really gives a great overview of how the current political system operates and maintains itself. Though my one criticism would be I wish it left me more hopeful but then again how can you write a revolution unless you’re doing it.  The Mind’s Eye by Oliver Sacks  - All Oliver Sacks books are a must read, to really open up your mind to the possibility of the human mind. This one focuses on case studies around the eye and how we visualise the world including an author who can write but read his writing. The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton - Not De Botton’s best work - he tries to argue a place for philosophy in the everyday going through different philosophers . But it just becomes a throwaway self help book. For today I am a Boy by Kim Fu - A beautiful subtle book on the life of a transgendered youth, save your cliches this is the real deal. Buddha Vol 1 by Osamu Tezuka - A vaguely racist comic book with some pretty pictures. NOT GAY: Sex between straight white men by Jane Ward - A book that i have been waiting to be written; essentially it explains how straight guys have sex with men and get away with it. A great addition for anyones queer library. Just be warned that it contains explicit pictures so not always great for a tube journey. Northern Lights by Philip Pullman - One of the best fantasy books I have ever read. Pullman is a master storyteller and am just sad I didn’t pick it up earlier. The Element by Ken Robinson - Another self help book that has some great anecdotes but you can tell in the last chapter he really did just want to write the book below. Creative Schools by Ken Robinson - A must for anyone that cares about education (i.e. everyone). He has been researching creativity in education for over 25 years, giving brilliant case studies in the importance of creativity and the ridiculous exam system that serves politicians rather than the children it teaches. Religion for Atheists by Alain De Botton -  As atheist and wannabe community builder this was so brilliant to read  relaxing, calming, and proof that my catholic upbringing wasn’t all to waste.

5. Write - Every week i will write This blatantly didn’t happen, a few blog entries and towards the end of the year weekend writing sessions but I would give myself a F. 6. Fail - I need to jump into failure or aim to fail more. I set the bar too low too often. 7. Adventure -  Not really sure I did this one justice. No holidays other than Brighton which was a great laugh, and Bristol which resparked my arty- ness. 8. Be more on Social Media - Not really sure I did this justice, a few more posts but really didn’t do much. 9. Come up with more promises to myself - I deffo did this but not sure I can remember them all :/

[myaffairwithnabokov]

2015 RESOLUTIONS

COMPLETE

  Read 52 “New to Me” Books  

Read 52 never before read books

Read over 50 books in general

Read 52 new books + 10 re-reads = 62 books

Lose weight 

Lost (and kept off) 20 lbs

Apply to more jobs 

Applied to more jobs on a consistent basis, got a new job in May

Save more 

Saved over $20,000 since January

Eat more vegetables 

Most diet during the week consumed of veggies

    INCOMPLETE

  Watch 52 “New to Me” films 

Watched 20 films

Exercise outside more 

Not much besides walking and several runs

Connect with friends more 

Meh LOL – introversion continues

Spend one weekend in the summer in a different province 

Sadly this did not happen. No planning even occurred.

Volunteer regularly 

No volunteering besides one tree planting event

Write a book 

I continue to be a failure to myself and my mother!!

[nwdmg]

2015 Resolutions: The Results

As it’s now a brand new year, I figured I’d have a little check back to see how I did against my resolutions that I set myself for 2015

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Ongoing

Be happy - Ummm, I would actually say I have acheived this, or at least I’ve been happier

Be in more nice photos - that aren’t on my own, taken by myself or taken in clubs - I have been in a few good photos that weren’t just me on my own or in nightclubs, but still not enough!

Not get fired/be employed the full year - Yes!

Be more confident - Um, I guess so?

Find reasons to spend the money I earn - Eh

Sell even more designs online - Yes

Go to the gym consistently - Hahahahahano

Top Level

Leave Cardiff at least once - not even like go on holiday/weekend trip/London etc., I literally never left Cardiff in 2014. Even a beach trip counts. - Nope, haven’t left Cardiff all year again.

Have a better Christmas/New Year, where I don’t spend it mostly on my own, sat in my room on my own. - Um, I guess so, though I have mostly been in my room, on my own, but now my room isn’t in my parents house, so it’s different.

Have people (who aren’t my parents) to buy Christmas gifts for. - Yes, I did this and it felt good.

Hopefully move out, but it’ll be difficult finding someone to do this with - This was the one that I didn’t think would happen, but it did!

Go on more dates, more kisses, more romantic opportunities aka more than none. - Well, I actually got to go on a SECOND DATE with a girl, and whilst there wasn’t a third date, we did still see each afterwards as friends, and we’re still friends now, even if she is in another country. And separately from that (with someone else), I did actually manage to get a SECOND EVER KIS, only 3 years after my first.

Go out more on weekends in the day time. - Ehhhh, maybe?

More gigs, even if they are relatively small gigs in local clubs. -  I went to one gig, on my own, for a band I’d never heard of.

Do more relaxed things in the evening after work. - Eh, a little bit.

Find someone to go to Winter Wonderland with - Nope

Find someone to go to Roath Park with - Eh, nope

Go to decent restaurants with friends - Not really

Not as urgent

See Cardiff City play - maybe now is not the best time because apparently the atmosphere is awful - I saw them play! Once! For Free! It was crap and they lost.

See Cardiff Devils play - No

See the WWE in Cardiff - No

I think overall, I didn’t do too badly. Obviously the biggest one is that I was able to move out, and I think in general I do feel more confident - especially when for once a girl I was interested in and went on a date with is still interested in me as a person/friend. I also so my first rugby match (it was boring) and also witnessed Wales qualify for the Euro 2016. It was a pretty decent year, even if I started off the year very rockily.

[mystudydesk]

2015 RECAP

2015 hasn’t been the best year for me, it’s been quite stressful actually, but I think it’s a year that have helped me grow a lot into my own skin, mature a lot and lastly it has been a very good year academically.

This autumn I did the sweSATs (Högskoleprovet) for the first time, with the outcome 1.85 which means I can get into basically any university in Sweden however my grades turn out. Yey! I have also been doing good with my grades, and to this point I have straight A’s which I am very proud of (in Sweden we get grades per finished course so for instance I will have 5 different grades in just maths when I am done with high school (gymnaiset) in 2017). To this point I have gotten grades in 8 or 9 different subjects (I think?) and next up is physics which I finish right after the break.

My resolutions for 2015 were to read more books, be more open as a person/get closer to friends and do well in school. I’ve read 26 books for 2015, which is not a lot, but I’ve really focused to read a lot of classics and books in english (instead of swedish) so it’s quality before quantity, I guess!

The goals about being more open and find more and closer friends are harder to evaluate. I have gotten some new friends and gotten to know a few better, but that goal is the one that has gone the “worst”, to my opinion. I don’t really feel that very deep connection with any of my friends for the moment which is what I really wished to have gotten, but those things come and go I guess.

Academically as I said I am very satisfied.

Hope you all are doing well. I will write a post about my resolutions for 2016, but I don’t wanna overwhelm you with text so I will leave that for another post //2016-01-02

[memoirsofaravenclaw]

So I'm committing myself to making some New Year's Resolutions after 2015, heretofore referred to as The Lost Year, where I basically kept my head down, tried to survive, and dealt with People I'd Prefer to Forget. Anyways! - Run another marathon! Or at least register for one in early 2017 - Make a friend (this seems silly but I didn't make any new friends in 2015 SO) - Study two languages. Find someone to practice with me in both. - Gain 5 pounds. - Take more selfies. And actually post them. - Keep my job - Hydrate!

[artbygenesis]

New Year’s Resolutions: resolved!

For 2015, my art resolutions were:

#1: More dicks. Truckloads of dicks. 11! Eleven dicks happened! Not quite a truckload, but close.

#2: More mans in pretty clothes Drew 4 male-identified people wearing pretty clothes! Hm, could’ve done more.

#3: PUPPIES 4 dogs/dog guys happened. For a last minute resolution that’s pretty good I think.

Stay tuned for my 2016 resolutions!