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2024: The Year of the Turtle
Dec. 31st, 2024 11:30 amSome people refer to their plots as "bunnies" because they procreate at alarming rates and it's hard to keep up. I've always called my plots turtles.
Mostly, because I like turtles more than bunnies. They're cute and sweet. I've always had a special place in my heart for them. However, I also think it's more appropriate for me because while my plots are plenty, they move at slow speeds. I only get a small piece of them at a time, and they take a while to flesh out to the point where I can actually feel sort of confident to write.
This year, I got a lot of plot ideas, a lot of marketing ideas, and a lot of miscellaneous ambitious ideas. All of them feel slow.
I'm approaching everything with caution, for better or worse. I've been impulsive in the past, so I want to make sure I don't mess things up again by being impulsive now. There's a fine line between being bold and being reckless.
I wrote 200,000+ words this year: also at a slower speed. I don't have the exact number of words right now because I'm still hoping to do more writing after this post.
It took a while to get the words rolling this year. Eventually, I started moving at an okay speed, and I'm keeping pace for the most part. It's better than how I started, that's for sure.
I've done a lot of editing. I regained the rights of a number of projects, and I edited the crap out of them. Seriously. They aren't perfect by any means, but they are the way I've always been hoping. Perhaps publishing professionals will disagree with my vision. Today, I don't care. Today, I'm happy because I'm happy with my work, and that's more important to me at this stage of my life.
Which brings us to my mission for 2025.
2024, the mission was discipline. I wanted to learn how to push forward despite not feeling it. I was able to do that in a lot of aspects of my life, not only my creative work. It was definitely hard, but I have so much more peace than usual. This is huge for me.
My mission for 2025 is JOY.
Lately, I feel as if I don't find much joy in anything. I want to create because I enjoy it and it gives me freedom. I want to find more joy in my family and friends. I want to feel more joy in my mental and physical health. I want to spend more time living in the moment rather than for an image online. I want more joy in the Lord, and having a stronger connection to my spiritual beliefs. I want more JOY.
So I'm going to seek that out. I'm hoping this translates into productivity as well, but if the only thing I get out of the year is a greater sense of happiness and peace, that's okay too.
Goodbye 2024. You weren't as awful as some people say. I thank you for all you've done for me.
Mostly, because I like turtles more than bunnies. They're cute and sweet. I've always had a special place in my heart for them. However, I also think it's more appropriate for me because while my plots are plenty, they move at slow speeds. I only get a small piece of them at a time, and they take a while to flesh out to the point where I can actually feel sort of confident to write.
This year, I got a lot of plot ideas, a lot of marketing ideas, and a lot of miscellaneous ambitious ideas. All of them feel slow.
I'm approaching everything with caution, for better or worse. I've been impulsive in the past, so I want to make sure I don't mess things up again by being impulsive now. There's a fine line between being bold and being reckless.
I wrote 200,000+ words this year: also at a slower speed. I don't have the exact number of words right now because I'm still hoping to do more writing after this post.
It took a while to get the words rolling this year. Eventually, I started moving at an okay speed, and I'm keeping pace for the most part. It's better than how I started, that's for sure.
I've done a lot of editing. I regained the rights of a number of projects, and I edited the crap out of them. Seriously. They aren't perfect by any means, but they are the way I've always been hoping. Perhaps publishing professionals will disagree with my vision. Today, I don't care. Today, I'm happy because I'm happy with my work, and that's more important to me at this stage of my life.
Which brings us to my mission for 2025.
2024, the mission was discipline. I wanted to learn how to push forward despite not feeling it. I was able to do that in a lot of aspects of my life, not only my creative work. It was definitely hard, but I have so much more peace than usual. This is huge for me.
My mission for 2025 is JOY.
Lately, I feel as if I don't find much joy in anything. I want to create because I enjoy it and it gives me freedom. I want to find more joy in my family and friends. I want to feel more joy in my mental and physical health. I want to spend more time living in the moment rather than for an image online. I want more joy in the Lord, and having a stronger connection to my spiritual beliefs. I want more JOY.
So I'm going to seek that out. I'm hoping this translates into productivity as well, but if the only thing I get out of the year is a greater sense of happiness and peace, that's okay too.
Goodbye 2024. You weren't as awful as some people say. I thank you for all you've done for me.
2024: Mission Statement
Dec. 31st, 2023 12:48 pmI always pick a word goal for the year. Last year, the word was "Reset". The year before that was "Stability". This year, he word is "Discipline".
Discipline has a number of definitions. These are the ones I am going to be focusing on.
1) The controlled behavior resulting from discipline.
2) Activity or experience that provides mental or physical training.
---train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way.
3) A system of rules of conduct.
4) A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
It's about consistency. It's about doing the work even if it feels hard. It's about overcoming so I can become better at my craft.
This is going to be hard.
But...
I have too many ideas to not work harder. These ideas will not magically write themselves.
I am going to do this for me.
I am going to push the "end goal" out of my head for the time being.
I am going to aim high.
I am going to succeed, because anything counts as a win.
( Some Goals... )
Discipline has a number of definitions. These are the ones I am going to be focusing on.
1) The controlled behavior resulting from discipline.
2) Activity or experience that provides mental or physical training.
---train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way.
3) A system of rules of conduct.
4) A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
It's about consistency. It's about doing the work even if it feels hard. It's about overcoming so I can become better at my craft.
This is going to be hard.
But...
I have too many ideas to not work harder. These ideas will not magically write themselves.
I am going to do this for me.
I am going to push the "end goal" out of my head for the time being.
I am going to aim high.
I am going to succeed, because anything counts as a win.
( Some Goals... )
S1: Day 292 (292)
Oct. 19th, 2023 09:10 amI'm off from the day job! Hurray! I got to sleep in until my body felt fully rested, and while I have a LOT of chores today, those are the only responsibilities I need to attend to. I can do them in my own time as well. It's wonderful. I had a dream that I needed to go into work today, and that was a little bit of a buzz kill. I'm awake now and living in reality!
Now I think I can write more thoroughly about my writing plans.
( Context )
With all the backstory out of the way, let's talk about the future goals. Perhaps sharing them will help me bring them into reality--and you can help me stay accountable. I need that. I'm not sure how to get it, but I need it.
The hope for next year is to write a rough draft on the following projects:
1) EPIC10
2) Lab1
3) ICU1
4) CSR project of choice
Beyond that is bonus words.
I feel like I did have more projects chosen, but we'll start there. Those are the ones that really want my attention at the moment.
That's a lot of projects as well. And they aren't small ones. They are long and complicated and deep. I have a lot of prep to do before I start writing more seriously come January.
I'm not sure what my word for 2024 is going to be, but I'm sure it will be something intense and hard.
I'll probably also make another post closer to 2024 talking about all of this.
Remember how I said I had a bunch of inspiring dreams? One of them was to reboot a project from my high school days! This makes me nervous...but also excited. I do love that universe and the characters that reside in it.
It's a lot to think about. I know it'll all come together. Writing it down does help A LOT. Any ideas on how to keep me accountable? I'll take them!
Currently...
Playing: "Breath of the Wild". "Assassin's Creed Valhalla", streaming on Twitch. "Cafe Enchante".
Reading: "Legacy of Kings" audio. "Star Bringer" print. "Game of Thrones Vol 2" graphic novel.
Watching: Live Action One Piece
Now I think I can write more thoroughly about my writing plans.
( Context )
With all the backstory out of the way, let's talk about the future goals. Perhaps sharing them will help me bring them into reality--and you can help me stay accountable. I need that. I'm not sure how to get it, but I need it.
The hope for next year is to write a rough draft on the following projects:
1) EPIC10
2) Lab1
3) ICU1
4) CSR project of choice
Beyond that is bonus words.
I feel like I did have more projects chosen, but we'll start there. Those are the ones that really want my attention at the moment.
That's a lot of projects as well. And they aren't small ones. They are long and complicated and deep. I have a lot of prep to do before I start writing more seriously come January.
I'm not sure what my word for 2024 is going to be, but I'm sure it will be something intense and hard.
I'll probably also make another post closer to 2024 talking about all of this.
Remember how I said I had a bunch of inspiring dreams? One of them was to reboot a project from my high school days! This makes me nervous...but also excited. I do love that universe and the characters that reside in it.
It's a lot to think about. I know it'll all come together. Writing it down does help A LOT. Any ideas on how to keep me accountable? I'll take them!
Currently...
Playing: "Breath of the Wild". "Assassin's Creed Valhalla", streaming on Twitch. "Cafe Enchante".
Reading: "Legacy of Kings" audio. "Star Bringer" print. "Game of Thrones Vol 2" graphic novel.
Watching: Live Action One Piece
