Don't call it a New Year's resolution thread....
I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions. In my opinion if something is worth doing, than you should get started on it as soon as you can. It seems "waiting for the first of the year to lose 50 pounds" is an excuse to put off something that requires effort for just a little big longer. I find that people who make resolutions tend to burn out faster than people who make an immediate plan of action and then set out accordingly.
On the flip side, the holidays can be a hectic time! So a good time to follow through with plans coincides with the exit of family visits, big meals, and so forth. There's less on your mind after that point so you can concentrate on yourself more afterwards.
But hey, I'm not about to discourage anyone who wants to better themselves. Do you have any resolutions for the new year? What are some of the things you'd like to get done or are going to continue to do in 2013?
As for myself:
-I plan on making my "brief history of..." series about the different classes in Final Fantasy a bi-weekly article for the forums. You can expect a piece on thieves in the beginning of the year!
-A few more one-off articles! I'd like to write a piece on Gunblades, tell you all my thoughts on the underrated Chocobo Racing for the PlayStation, and an article about video games in popular media and how they aren't just a mindless waste of time (referencing FF several times throughout). More ideas to come throughout the year, I'm sure ;)
-I've been eating healthy and trying to get more exercise. Quitting soda has been pretty hard so far. I'm making goals for myself and looking forward to continuing my route towards a healthier life in the coming year.
-I have an electric guitar, a bass guitar, a drum set, and two keyboards. In the future I'd like to pick up the harmonica. Music is a huge passion of mine so I must continue to practice, practice, practice. I once heard someone say "You can be great at one instrument, or just good at several of them". I don't like that quote, but I guess it's all in how you divide your time.
-I love playing video games and watching anime. It was only in the later half of 2012 that I really sat down and did either of those things this year so I hope to see the trend continue into the new year.
-More reading! Whether it's manga or books with extensive chapters about the universe, I want to continue reading a lot. I'll set up a page on Goodreads and some of you might possibly share a love of certain books with me, so that will be fun.
In 2013 I'll be sure to use the monthly data log thread to keep track of progress through certain things. It will be interesting to see how far I've come this time next year! How am I going to have time for all this? I have no idea.
I'd love to know what your ambitions are for the new year :D
