A New Year and the Old Me... (Pt. I)

Well, before I even begin to write my upcoming New Year's Resolutions and the goals I will set for myself, I feel it's best to revisit the 10 goals I set for myself and see how much I have (or have not accomplished) - this is taken directly from my ""Reflections and Resolutions" blog almost a year ago. 

Also to note: Green means I had successfully accomplished that goal; Red means that I failed to accomplish that goal. 

2013 Resolutions:

1) Be happier

2) Be healthier
    -begin exercising
    -improve diet
    -improve dental health

3) Read 75% of books in my reading list
    -also, buy at least 5 e-books

4) Complete my CD collection

5) Make more vlogs on YouTube
    -make at least 25 videos
    -find new channels to subscribe to
    -Be more interactive in YouTube

6) Work on writing skills
    -finish the "Dearly Beloved" series
    -start a new series

7) Learn a new language

8) Take more pictures of family, friends, self, and artistic

9) Deal with nagging tasks
    -check engine light
    -New tires/rims
    -physical checkups
    -dental care

10) Get a girlfriend

6/10 2013 Resolutions Accomplished! 

Wow, I can't believe that I've had such a great year! I mean, it's still a "D", but when so many people struggle to even accomplish even one resolution, this is amazing. I personally was only expecting to only complete 4 of these 10, but I did quite well this year. And with the new year looming around the corner, I'm excited to see just how much further I will grow! Thank you all for an amazing year! Until next time, my fellow readers!

Life

Life, by The Cardigans, is a great album, actually. I prefer the Minty Fresh Records re-release (the US edition) over the original European LP, but that's just my preference. 

Anyhow, I figured I should post a new entry, seeing that I haven't done so in a good while. I was thinking of putting myself on the spot and assess myself earnestly and introspectively, if that can be done. My life, in short, still feels pretty incomplete, but I'm striving to accept that reality and learning to create new, refreshing goals that build happiness, knowledge, and life experiences to create a better, happier me. (How am I doing so far?)

I was in a bit of a bad spell recently, meaning that I wasn't really motivated to do things, create things, or even learn (which is why I have been absent digitally lately)! Even now, I still have that "It's too much work!" mentality, but there's nothing to do but to get up and move onward (even if my feet are dragging a bit...)! :-)

And now, without Much Ado (About Nothing, that is ;D), here is a quick summary of my life thus far:

Currently Waiting: 

• For the Fall semester to start (fingers are crossed!) 
• For a girlfriend (fingers not-so-crossed Xp lol)
• For my doctor's appointment (for a physical/assessment of my health and body)
• To begin my training regimen (after said appointment, first)

Currently Listening To: 

• Sunburn & Something Like Human by Fuel
• Showbiz by Muse
• Vol. 1 by She & Him
• The Blessed Unrest by Sara Bareilles
• Also occasionally The Strokes, Coldplay, and Muse (Non-Showbiz, I mean)

Soon After: 

• Vol. 2 by She & Him
• Natural Selection by Fuel
• Origin of Symmetry by Muse
• Hesitation Marks by Nine Inch Nails

Currently Reading: The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks 

Soon After: 

• Ender's Game
• Jurassic Park
• The Fault In Our Stars