The title lies. There ain’t anything grand in this post.
I don’t really set New Year Resolutions. I’m not any more likely to stick to my decisions just because I made them at the beginning of the year. So yeah, no resolutions from yours truly. But I thought I’d do a quick recap of 2016 and provide an equally quick outline of my tentative plans for this year.
2016
Personal:
2016 had its ups and downs for me. Just like every other person, I imagine. Technically, there was more good stuff than bad. To be precise, there are only two specific matters that I’d consider ‘bad’ enough to be worthy of mention. The rest was all good (though I’m glad I don’t live in the US because this year would be a hella lot worse then). Unfortunately, both of those things are the sort that’s going to haunt me for a long time even though the worst is over.
Well, that wasn’t vague at all. Anyway, moving on…
Blog:
It’s been six months since D Talks Anime has been up and running, and I have to say that I’m pleasantly surprised to find myself more in love with blogging than ever before. I’m not the most active blogger and until recently, I only posted once a week. But still, the amount of recognition I’ve received – though it’s nothing compared to most others out there – makes me ridiculously happy. I’m more grateful that I can adequately articulate to my fellow bloggers. You guys are great.
2017
Personal:
- Get my Bachelor’s. This should be easy unless I totally bomb my final semester. I really hope that won’t happen.
- Get into a certain college I’ve been salivating over for my graduate course. This will be harder since academia is poisonous pit but I’ll try my best.
- Put on some muscle. My arms and legs are fine but my stomach is pitiful. I want defined abs, is that too much to ask? Get your shit together, D!
Blog:
- Post more and faster. I’ve got 5 shows left from 2016 to review. I need to speed up.
- Try to add more variety to the content.
- Make time to find and read more blogs.
Well that’s it. Reasonable goals, right? Here’s hoping I can stick to them.
Best of luck with your studies. Be sure to buy some antidote for when you enter the poisonous pit.
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Thank you! Yep, I’ll keep that in mind.
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Good luck with that bachelors!! :3
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Thanks 😉
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No prob. I’ve been there myself. 😀
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I’m totally with you on New Years resolutions. If you want to do something, there’s no need to start on Jan 1.
Those are some great personal goals regardless. I wish you all the best with your educational pursuits, but you’re a bright guy so I’m not worried 😀
It’s been a lot of fun talking about anime with you in these few months I’ve followed your blog. I hope there’s a lot more than that no matter how much or how fast you post content.
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Exactly. No matter when a decision made,it’s up to each person and their circumstances whether or not they can keep it. Though I can see how the ceremony of doing it on New Year might appeal to a lot of people.
Haha thank you! Your faith in me is greatly appreciated.
Same. It’s been great reading your reviews and discussing shows with you. Here’s to another good year then.
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Haha..no I think those are very reasonable goals indeed. I hear you on the speed of posting things. I myself am currently a bit on a slower run than usual. But that really has a bit of reason, one that will hopefully resolve itself somewhere in the coming few days. Lets just say that my mood is a bit pre-occupied at the moment, so my usual love for blogging is just a bit deminished (haha, I guess I am not being vague either lol….moving on haha 😂😂). Goodluck with achieving all your personal goals..I hope you will all achieve them. I will continue to look forward to reading your posts, and exchanging thoughts. Keep up the great work 😀
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We are the monarchs of vagueness. But hey, it’s usual to hit points like that at times due to a number of reasons. Good luck with whatever is on your mind! I hope to see you back in the groove soon.
Thanks, buddy. Talking to you is always fun, as I’ve said before, and I look forward to it as well 😀
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6 more months and then your blog is going to be 1 year! And best of luck to your studies.
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My life’s going to get hectic close to the 1-year mark though. Yikes.
Thank you!
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You can do it! Don’t sweat it too much. 😉
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Good luck with the Bachelor’s!
I can relate with wanting more variety. I’ve been trying to add some myself over the last few months, but there’s always space for more 🙂
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Thank you!
Indeed there is. I also have a bad habit of second guessing myself when new ideas pop up. But I guess we just have to keep trying!
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Aye, it’s easily done. Sometimes, I think just going on instinct would do some good rather than overthinking postings.
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Wishing you luck with your studies and looking forward to future posts. Have a great 2017.
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Thank you!
Right back at ya.
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Become as ripped as an AiR character, D!
Best of luck to you in your GRAND GOALS for 2017!
Yes, I’m this behind on posts, haha.
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Thanks autocorrect. I meant AoT.
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I think I’d have to torture my poor body to get that ripped
And how Autocorrect came up with AiR I don’t even know…
Have fun catching up with everyone!
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Yeah, it’ll be too rough. ;__;
Me, neither. Darn you autocorrect!
Haha it was rough but I did itttt. Time to watch btoooom
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Good luck with your studies and the blog, and keep it up with the reviews, I enjoy reading your thoughts. I’ll be curious to see how you change things up around here.
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Thank you! I have a few ideas for the blog but knowing me, most of them will get chucked out before they see the light of the day.
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Just don’t give up on them before you have a chance to work on them, I’m sure you’ve got some great ideas under your hat 🎩😉
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Good luck with the studying and with the gaining abs goal, both gonna be tall orders tbh 😛
Looking forward to more content, and variety of it, and see what you cook up for sure~!
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Tell me about it. New sem’s just started and it’s already trying to ruin us. As for the abs, let’s just say that I feel the burrrn.
Thank you!
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