Residing in the Mind of Nine
- Created By amenonine
10 things to do before 2010 is over
Feels like I need to do something before the year is over. There are a very few things that would keep me up at night, and wondering if I could actually accomplish a few of my goals definitely did keep me up...
1) Get my N license so that I can drive myself and not have to rely on others.
This is self explanatory. I've been putting this off for too long. I have my Learners License, but for some reason the thought of driving or trying to remember all the important bits and pieces of driving keeps me up at night. I know how to drive (theoretically), but I lack the physical practice. So this year is going to be the year I take another step or two into independence. First time I got my L, my L expired before I could schedule my driving test... Well this year, I'll make sure that won't happen.
2) Become more productive.
When I start a project, whether it be fanart/graphic design/crafting, I want to finish it. I should even pick up the old projects and finish them. I often leave things left unfinished (like a few paintings). Also, I want to "skill up" in my drawing, and other things and the only way that would happen is to become more productive; actively practicing in that discipline.
3) Lose Weight.
I've been saying this for the longest time: I will lose weight. I have a bit more motivation this year than I did for the previous years. One is because I'm getting older-- not that it's becoming a health issue, but the thing is I'm tired at looking at myself in the mirror and feeling bad about my image. I want to be able to look awesome in that dress too, or wear tights and not have to worry about my flabby legs jiggling. (Cosplay would be one of the reasons why I want to lose the weight OTL). But the main reason is because I will be 23 this year, and in 5 years I'll probably be married and looking to start a family. That's only 5 more years before my body will change *if* I have children, and once you have children... well... good bye hawt body : (
4) Learn to cook more awesome food, and bake!
Yeah, Cooking is awesome! I want to do it more often, and learn how to cook different things. It's fun, and I think it will definitely come in handy : p It's also a great way to save some money. I'm already on this goal.
5) Make Money, Save Money.
I want to just jump straight out of school right now, and start doing something that I want to do and can be proud of... but unfortunately, due to school I don't think I can make that leap just yet (not with a full course load of classes). Instead I'll opt for just making money, whether it be online, or through a normal job, I'll do it. I want to be able to make money, spend some, and save some. :d
6) Travel.
I like Vancouver, but it's starting to feel like a bubble. Don't get me wrong, it's comfortable in this bubble, but I would like to see what it's like outside. Going to Seattle every year is one thing, but I would love to go farther. Maybe visit Uncle Jiggly in San Jose, go to London/France/Germany, Las Vegas with friends, or even a cruise. Maybe attempt Hong Kong once more, but also go to Taiwan as well or Japan.
7) Exercise regularly/Build a regular exercise schedule and routine.
This is a little different from the "losing weight" goal. Losing weight here is just a by product. But the main thing is to "up" my energy levels, being more healthy in general, and less reliant on my 4-5 hour naps. Of course, that would also mean building motivation, but that's the point!
8) Really take off on my T-shirt design business.
What I mean is, really push it. Move it forward and make it successful on some level. I don't want it to be just another project I put on the shelf, I want this to happen. I want to see people wearing designs that two of my friends and I have created.
9) Push myself to be better.
This year I really need to start pushing myself to be better. Better in technical as well as conceptual. It's always been my thing to sit back, and listen. I really need to start pushing myself a little bit more. To Question, and be Curious.
10) Be more aware of everything that is happening around me.
It's easy to become absorbed into my own bubble. In fact, I do that too often. I need to broaden my horizons, analyze, think, see.
Hopefully by the end of the year, I will look back and see that most of these things have been accomplished.
For some reason, I find that this year will be the year of change.
I hope that feeling will stay true.
Artist Alley = Artist Villa @ AE 2010
So this is rather exciting. Since the *unofficial* announcement of Artist Alley becoming the Artist Villa, there has been a lot of talk about whether or not the decision is a good one, where the Artist Villa would be located on the UBC campu...End
