What are your plans for 2017?

I have the whole year (and a lifetime) ahead me and I have plans conjured up in mind so it is time to write them down. So far, this is what I am going to do  and I hope I will be able to write updates of my progress.

1. Read more. I have backlogs on reading but since this is not a race, I always take my time. These are 16 books in my list and I hope I will be able to read all of them before the year ends. 

2. Write frequently. I just have to keep on typing for the words to come out. I hope I can be mindful of the surroundings around me and be able to describe them vividly in words. Or, I can just write what is in my head.  I always think regular writing and reading can help me in avoiding Alzheimer’s, dementia and other diseases one day.  I also tried to do visual journaling. My friend, Grace, gave me this travel planner and stickers and I finally got to use them.

3. Do more art. This is what I missed most for the past five months. I painted once or twice and that was it.  Few days ago, my aunt asked me to repair the faded paint on a jar. I squeezed some acrylic paint more that what was needed so I decided to used the excess on a canvas that was meant for a wedding gift for my niece. She has not seen the painting. I do not know if she will like this. But I am happy with the result. This is the first time I painted something abstract. 

4. Do more cooking experiments. Every now and then, I cook the meals in the house like this grilled milkfish I am trying to prepare. There are dishes I wanted to try and I already list them down. I just have to pace them because what I wanted to cook are dishes that are loaded with calories. Yes, crispy pata is on the list.

5.  Make memories.

How about you? What are your plans for this year?

18 Responses

  3. Marette Flora

    I, too, want to write more this year. I wanted to finish my book last year, but I got to 35,000 words and didn’t finish. I hope to finish this year. I’m also all about making new memories!

  6. Anna

    You and I have the same plan. I am glad I am not the only one who is trying to accomplish same goal. I hope that I can keep my plan sometimes it’s hard especially when you have a busy schedule doing other things.

  8. Michelle B

    This year, I plan to 1) travel to even more places 2) blog regularly 3) improve my Mandarin and 4) do more physical activities. I really agree with you about writing. I love expressing myself through words, but sometimes, when I feel pressured to write, then I don’t gain pleasure from it. So this year, I just want to pace myself and write about the things that I truly care about. 🙂

  13. Jill

    My plans would be to save up and travel more than last year. I wanted to do more traditional art as well since I have been doing the digital version all my life.

  15. Fred

    Write More. Travel More with my family – we have exciting plans for this summer already. Something special this year would be our college homecoming, so I hope I can participate more and enjoy reminiscing with my classmates.

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