2013
I have a little bit of downtime so let's blow through this quickly...
So in 2013 I...
☆ added Aichi and Okinawa to the list of Japanese prefectures I've visited. I also went back to Miyagi, Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga, Hyogo, Niigata and Kanagawa (Chiba and Tokyo go without saying)
☆ went to Thailand. It rained. Other than that, it was awesome
☆ made some new friends and had some old ones leave Japan (come back Janet!)
☆ only managed Disney once (come back Janet!)
☆ carried on teaching and it chugged along nicely. Either I'm getting better or the students are more awesome this year as it's been more fun, although the office annoy me more and more each month
☆ enjoyed job #2. I've been picking up more hours and projects here and there
☆ had decided to cut down the number of (non-GACKT and fade) lives I attended, but still managed to see LUNA SEA, the Manic Street Preachers, Ozzfest (Black Sabbath!!!!) and Bon Jovi this year
☆ went to many GACKT and fade shows and also the Kenshin Kousai again
☆ got two shot photos with GACKT, YOU and Takumi. Was happiest about getting one with YOU, hahahaha
☆ wasted too much time and energy on community and twitter related shenanigans, but a follow from GACKT, a few others from his side and upping the followers count to nearly 5,000 kinda made it worthwhile
☆ studied Japanese far more consistently this year (although there is room for improvement there) and I've been able to see the difference in my understanding. I must keep this up
☆ started an exercise programme around spring time as previously I just relied on eating healthily and walking a lot. I think I toned up a little (which was the goal, not weight loss) but I need to get back into that
☆ was better with money. Not good exactly, but better...
☆ most importantly, avoided any major catastrophes and calamities in 2013
All in all, I think 2013 should get a 7.5/10 (I said 8 on Facebook but I've downgraded it slightly)
I don't set new year's resolutions but I do have some continuing goals and they are to stay healthy, study more and be better with money. And try to get over my hatred of cameras so that I can actually relax and look good in the photos I take. At least I'll take them now - that's one step in the right direction. I can continue down the paths I started in 2013, I think.
I hope everyone has a great 2014!
So in 2013 I...
☆ added Aichi and Okinawa to the list of Japanese prefectures I've visited. I also went back to Miyagi, Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga, Hyogo, Niigata and Kanagawa (Chiba and Tokyo go without saying)
☆ went to Thailand. It rained. Other than that, it was awesome
☆ made some new friends and had some old ones leave Japan (come back Janet!)
☆ only managed Disney once (come back Janet!)
☆ carried on teaching and it chugged along nicely. Either I'm getting better or the students are more awesome this year as it's been more fun, although the office annoy me more and more each month
☆ enjoyed job #2. I've been picking up more hours and projects here and there
☆ had decided to cut down the number of (non-GACKT and fade) lives I attended, but still managed to see LUNA SEA, the Manic Street Preachers, Ozzfest (Black Sabbath!!!!) and Bon Jovi this year
☆ went to many GACKT and fade shows and also the Kenshin Kousai again
☆ got two shot photos with GACKT, YOU and Takumi. Was happiest about getting one with YOU, hahahaha
☆ wasted too much time and energy on community and twitter related shenanigans, but a follow from GACKT, a few others from his side and upping the followers count to nearly 5,000 kinda made it worthwhile
☆ studied Japanese far more consistently this year (although there is room for improvement there) and I've been able to see the difference in my understanding. I must keep this up
☆ started an exercise programme around spring time as previously I just relied on eating healthily and walking a lot. I think I toned up a little (which was the goal, not weight loss) but I need to get back into that
☆ was better with money. Not good exactly, but better...
☆ most importantly, avoided any major catastrophes and calamities in 2013
All in all, I think 2013 should get a 7.5/10 (I said 8 on Facebook but I've downgraded it slightly)
I don't set new year's resolutions but I do have some continuing goals and they are to stay healthy, study more and be better with money. And try to get over my hatred of cameras so that I can actually relax and look good in the photos I take. At least I'll take them now - that's one step in the right direction. I can continue down the paths I started in 2013, I think.
I hope everyone has a great 2014!