Alas, the turn of a year cannot occur without some reflection and thought for the new beginning. I don't have too much to say about 2013 - it came and went awfully quickly and I feel like I didn't do very much over the course of the year. I certainly fell short when it came to consistent blogging!
I will say the highlights were getting a cat, moving into a new place in a much more residential neighborhood, deepening and strengthening my relationship (after quite a bit of struggle) and repairing things with my sister.
On the purchases front, being a very frugal person, I tend to refrain from purchases whenever possible, often opting to go without things or services. In the later months of the year I finally went ahead and both joined a gym and bought a TV. I am very happy with both! Next on the list is internet - though I am on the web all day at work so I really don't need it at home.
I've always felt that where you are on NYE sets the tone for the upcoming year. The last couple of years I've stayed in on New Years and then (coincidentally or not), found that I generally stay in for most of the year. I really wanted to make an effort to break that pattern, and was able to convince my boyfriend to come out for the night. Neither of us are big drinkers or partiers, but we went out for sushi dinner and then found this amazing bar that had been a library in a previous life. We ended the night writing our resolutions together at home at 2am!
The following are some of my relevant 2014 goals:
Take more Pictures
As apparent from my barren Facebook page, apartment walls and overall lack of photos taken period. I'll have to find my camera, or buy a new one, and actually try to take decent photos even if it means stopping things to do so and/or asking a stranger.
Pare Down my Closet
I know I say this over and over but I've finally had enough of rummaging through dressers and closets full of clothing that I don't wear. I've got a serious clothing hoarding problem but I'm sure I will be much more satisfied with my wardrobe if its better organized and reduced to only the items I feel good wearing.
Make an Effort, Step out of my Comfort Zone
It's easy to be detached and take the lazy path, staying home rather than doing things or spending money. But at the end of the day (or in this case, year) I'd rather be busy and feel fulfilled than reclusive and regretful for not doing when I could have. I want to make more of an effort to reach out to and spend time with friends, try new things, etc.
