Hello,
After a year off of resolutions, I made a whole bunch. Let’s see how I did.
Hobbes: Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?
Calvin: You bet! I resolved to quit hiding my feelings so much! From now on, the world’s gonna know exactly what I think of it!
Hobbes: Yes, you’ve certainly been the model of self-restraint and under-statement up until now.
Calvin: Well no more. And I’ve also resolved not to put up with sarcastic tigers.
Hobbes: If I see any, I’ll tell them.
1. Write a serial story. (Succeeding)
This year I’m writing the final chapter of Speakers of the Rebel Sun, as the serial story. It’s quite epic. I haven’t missed an update and all is going well, I think.
Go read: Red Day, Ere the Sun Rises
2. Finish Speakers of the Rebel Sun (Succeeding)
I’ve done some editing and I’m using the serial story to finish this up and it’s looking good. I have 2 other stories inside to write and then I’ll be done. So far it’s on track.
As for submission, I’m not sure. I’m going through some stuff due to a rejection and it’s got me rethinking what I want to do.
3. Finish Fanatics! Inevitable Honeymoon Crashers (Succeeding)
We are at Chapter 17 of 24 and moving along. It’s a little slower than before because we’re busier and I’m having a terrible year health wise.
4. Clean up FADDS and continue the re-skin towards making the Aetherverse the default setting. (Succeeding)
We’ve been playing a game in Everdome and it’s going well. I’ve expanded and cleaned a whole bunch of things and even created a Great Beast for my players to meet.
5. Play more Ukulele and Bass (Failing)
I’ve had multiple colds and infections which means I haven’t had motivation or a voice. I would like to get back to it. I’ve played maybe a few times a week at most.
6. Work weekly on my magical café (Failing)
I did super well in January on this and then it fell off. So many tiny things, sigh. I’ll try to get back to it.
7. Read at least 10 books (Succeeded)
I’ve managed 19 books so far and only about half of those are audiobooks. I’m still struggling to let myself read for pleasure but I’m getting there.
8. Be kind to myself (Failing)
There have been some major hurdles with health and with rejections and I’m having a hard time. I’m trying hard to see myself as worthy but I’ve spent so long thinking of myself as barely average that it’s hard.
9. Find time for me (Failing)
Gardening is helping but I constantly feel like I’m letting everyone down if I’m not doing something. I need to learn to relax and let things go. It might be time to start thinking about what I prioritize and how to rearrange my life.
10. Restart posting JenEric Movie Reviews (Succeeding)
I started posting again January 13th and have managed a weekly review since. Now I just have to keep it up. Thankfully it’s something fairly quick to write up.
So far so good with 5 Succeeding, 1 Succeeded, and only 4 Failing. I’m definitely seeing a trend of me prioritizing doing something for others over something for myself. I need to work on that.
Be kind and stay safe,
Éric