Wednesday, January 6, 2016

2016 // I Resolve

 
I realize this post is a little late, considering that normal people make and share their resolutions earlier on in the year (like, on day one). But since I am not a normal person, I have altered my schedule accordingly. So here you go, a list of my New Year’s resolutions (in no particular order):


I resolve to drink more coffee. Last year, I just, I don’t know, I don’t think I drank enough. Honestly, I didn’t quite put my heart and soul into it, and that needs to change. So, this year I plan to drink at least a small ocean’s worth of coffee.
 

I resolve to read more books. Admittedly, it’s been a long while since someone told me, “You read too much.” And I don’t think I have to tell you how unfortunate that is. Obviously, I’m not doing this right, and I need to try harder. I need to read until my brain is stuffed with words and lines of print start scrolling out my ears. Then, and only then, will I know that I have almost begun to read enough.

 
I resolve to learn more about the Black Death. Ever since I had to research the Bubonic Plague for a medieval history class, I’ve been obsessed with it. If you were to get me started, I could talk for hours about the physical and psychological effects of the disease, both on the individual and society as a whole. But I don’t think I would be able to teach a Ph.D. level course on it, and that needs to change. 

 
I resolve to eat more pizza. I really don’t think this point needs clarification.


I resolve to blog better. Lately I’ve been a little (translation: a lot) scatterbrained, and when you mix busyness with absentmindedness, it makes for an uncomfortable combination. Needless to say, I’d like to get ahead with blog writing so I’m not always scrambling last minute to finish my posts. Also, I have plenty of ideas, and I want to use them without stressing out and frying my brain.

 
I resolve to spend more time on other blogs. Seriously, I’ve been so bad at this for the past few months. (Really, I’ve been bad at it since day one, but if I just mention the past few months it makes me feel a little better about myself.) There are so many blogs out there, and so many posts I want to read and comment on, and this year I want to get better at doing that. Also, I don’t let myself answer comments on my blogs until I’ve commented on all the blogs I follow, which is why I’m often quite slow at getting back to you people. Oops.  


I resolve to become world-famous and super rich. Obviously, this means I will buy at least one Lamborghini, probably two (since I can’t decide if I want one in silver or lime green). I will buy so many books that the postal workers will build a new post office in my honor, funded by all the money that has been spent shipping book boxes to me. (WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING? That is totally a legitimate goal.) And I will also buy a thermos from the NaNoWriMo store because they’re super cool, and I’ve been wanting one since forever.


I resolve to become world ruler. Cait @ Paper Fury has her own plans for world domination, so this resolution may not be as straightforward as some of the others. But I’m confident we can come to a solution. Maybe I can rule most of the world and she can have New Zealand (because I like New Zealand, and I wouldn’t give it to just anyone).

 
I resolve to write words and then edit them. Again, this point doesn’t need explaining.

 
I resolve to become a New York Times Bestseller. Shhh, don’t tell me that’s not how it works. Just smile and nod, and I will give you coffee beans and call you my best friend.
 

I resolve to be more antisocial, more neurotic, and more morbid. Yep, this is the year for letting my true colors shine. Now go away.

 
Well, those are my resolutions, little coffee beans. What about you—what are your goals for 2016? When Cait and I battle for world domination, whose army will you join?  

30 comments:

  1. I'm pretty sure this is the best resolution posts I've read so far. XD

    I'm supposed to write more, practice guitar more, and transfer colleges. As I am currently blogging at the moment, you can see how well I'm working on that.

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    1. Aww, thank you! :)

      Good luck with your goals! And transferring colleges--yeah, that sounds scary. I hope that process goes well. :) Thanks for commenting!

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  2. These are the best New Year's resolutions I have ever read in my entire life. (And you never need to clarify why you need to eat more pizza. We all know that time is money, money is power, power is pizza and pizza is knowledge.)

    And I don't know whose side I'd join. I think I'll wait it out, watch from the sidelines and join the last blogger standing. (Or, you know, whoever has cookies.)

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    1. Thank you! I had a lot of fun writing them. Also, your logic is beautiful and now I want to paint your wisdom on my wall because you are right, power is pizza and pizza is knowledge.

      Well, that's a very diplomatic stance--I applaud you. But I do actually have cookies, so you know, there is that...

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  3. eXCUSE mEEEEE?!??!? I was about come on here and be all mushy and say "omg yay Liz I cannot wait for you to post more I love your blog so!" but pfffffft. NOT SAYING THAT ANYMORe. HOW DARE THEE? After all I've done for you and this is how you repay me?!?! *breaks a plate* The entire world is mine. And I might just point out, a) my dragons are fuelled on cake and ergo unstoppable, and b) my army is bigger, and c) I said it first. Basically shotgun on world domination. So there. Respect the shotgun call out. *nods sagely*

    Hmmph. Now I'm so offended I don't know what else to say.

    Except I want pizza.

    REALLY. I JUST AM SUDDENLY IN NEED OF PIZZZZZAAAAA.

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    1. Oh, you're so adorable. *bribes your dragons with cheese* What was that you were saying about defeating me? You did say it first though, I will admit that. Fine, you can have shotgun, and I can have the driver's seat. BOOM. Didn't see that coming. (And also, thank you--I'm so glad you love my blog!) :D

      HERE, HAVE PIZZA AND ALL WILL BE WELL.

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    2. *breaks another plate*
      HOW DARE YOU.
      And my dragons don't like cheese because they are strictly cake creatures. BOOM BACK.
      THE ASSASSINS MUST BE CONTACTED NOW. YOU'VE THREATENED ME TOO MUCH.

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    3. *gasps indignantly*
      THAT WAS MAHOGANY. ER, well, okay, it was fine china. But you get the point.
      Well, your dragons like cheesecake, don't they? Or maybe I could just steal all the cake in the world and keep it for myself. That would certainly do the trick. HA!
      I WILL CALL IN MY ASSASSINS AND THERE SHALL BE WAR, TERRIBLE WAR.

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    4. I want to have an official showdown between you two.

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    5. I do as well. *dramatic music*

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  4. This list is AMAZING! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of you blogging this year. Also, pulling out the popcorn now and watching the epic battle between you and Cait for world domination (seriously, your comments are cracking me up as it is).

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    1. Aww, thank you!! :D *gives you mounds of coffee beans* It will definitely be a battle to be remembered. *hands you sunglasses to shield you from the fires of our rage* :P (I should totally pick fights with her more often.)

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  5. These sound really achievable, I'm so glad you're setting goals that you can easily manage. But definitely go for two Lamborghinis, I think. Then you can get the silver AND the lime green.

    (I was going to say a sarcastic "good luck" with the world domination thing, but I see Cait's already visited with her ridiculous shotgun call...that girl *shakes head*)

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    1. *nods* Aren't they!?! I was going to, you know, really push myself and all, but I like setting goals that I can achieve without too much stress. It'll make for a much nicer year that way. And yes, *nods again* I'm thinking I should definitely buy both colors. :)

      I appreciate your sarcasm anyways. :P *shakes head with you*

      Thanks for commenting! :)

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  6. UM MORE COFFEE YES. And rich. And best selling author. Your goals are all things we should all aim for. This is possibly the best list I have ever seen.

    And I'm also aiming for world domination... And I live in New Zealand... And you can't just give my domain away... ;)

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    1. *nods* I know right--these are totally valid and important goals. Obviously my resolutions list would be lame without them. And thank you! :)

      Oh well, now we have a problem, don't we? And I can give your domain away, because I totally just did. But I will let you have it back if you help me defeat Cait. ;D

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    2. We do, because I'm not going to let go without a fight! We could come to an agreement though (I want Brazil and Russia) and I can help you defeat Cait :)

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    3. :P Well now, you have earned my respect. So I shall award you both Brazil and Russia, and I shall welcome your aid in the coming battle. :)

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  7. When you become world ruler, will you make coffee free for everyone? Cause if so, I would totally vote for you.

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    1. Oh yes, that will be one of the first things I do. :) And I appreciate your vote. :)

      Thanks for commenting!

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  8. XD I like how you're learning about the Black Plague! Although, I feel like it's sort of like a silly person's disease now, because some teenager will get it and I will be like "DON'T TOUCH GROUNDHOGS AND SQUIRRELS YOU SILLY INDIVIDUAL." Also, you go for that anti-social, morbid neuroticism. :) I look forward to seeing it here on the blog!

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    1. I do too! :D But yeah, it's significantly less scary now. People get it and I'm just like, "And this is why I stay indoors, folks." *sips coffee* Aww, thank you, I'm so glad you support me in my dreams! *hands you dead frog* *slams door in your face*

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  9. LOL! I loved this list. That last one made me laugh so hard. Good luck with your goals, and I hope they're perfect for you (I would neeeever want to be famous. The thought terrifies me.) .

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    1. Awww, thank you! I actually waffled on that one, because I wasn't sure if it was funny or not, so I'm glad you liked it! :) And thank you! The coffee and pizza ones especially are going to be perfect for me :D (Truth be told, the idea of being famous frightens me a little as well. :P)

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  10. Haha. These are some good resolutions. XD I love reading your comments. I love that you take the time to write them. ^ ^ We've had lots of good chats in 2015 and I can't wait for the ones in 2016!

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    1. Thank you! :D And awww, I'm so glad! And you're so welcome! I love reading your posts and getting the chance to talk with you! We really did, and I'm looking forward to all the wonderful ones we'll have in 2016! Thanks for being such an awesome blogger! XD

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  11. *smiles and nods* All very legitimate goals. I think I shall join you in the pizza one and the reading one (because seriously I don't remember the last time someone told me I read too much!)


    Alexa
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    verbositybookreviews.wordpress.com

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    1. That's what I thought. Yes, you must eat more pizza. *nods* And we can never read enough, but we should certainly try. :P

      Thanks for commenting! :)

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