I accomplished a lot this weekend!
Following up my new year’s post, I did put some effort into making 2018 “my year”. I think one of my biggest flaws is that I’m lazy. It might be the depression, honestly; but most days when I’m done with work, I can’t bring myself to do anything at all. Normally I just stare at my computer and do nothing. And then I sleep. This is something I’d really like to change this year. I think that if I actually got off my lazy bottom and applied myself, I’d discover I’m actually slightly talented. Maybe.
I’m starting off by getting organized. My bedroom is kind of small (my bed touches both my bedroom and closet doors) so I’m lacking in storage space. My closet is packed full (okay, fine, maybe I should have left the cello in Michigan). So I bought some shelves last week. Of course I started the assembly then, got frustrated, and left them in the middle of my floor for a week. With the help of my roommate, I got those set up on Friday. I know it’s probably insignificant to you guys, but I’m super happy to have a place to keep my books and yarn. (Seriously, I have so much yarn. 2018 is probably also going to be the year of yarn crafts).
Today I reorganized my closet. This is relevant because I discovered I had a LOT of books that I’ve never read tucked away in there. I’m really happy to find these. I am doing the 2018 Reading Challenge on Goodreads, and my goal is 100 books. That’s not awful, that’s 8-9 books a month. I used to read more. You know, back when I didn’t have a full-time job that required a lot of overtime…
I’ve also given in to the hype and started a bullet journal. I actually started one last year around this time, only to abandon it two weeks later. It turned up in the same carton as the books, actually (I can’t believe it stuck with me after two major moves between countries). Maybe setting reachable goals and keeping track of everything will keep me motivated. Also, a great chance to doodle!
It might be halfway through January, but I think this year is off to a good start.
…now I just need to write.
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