So, it's about time I actually use my journal instead of tossing everything into the ephemeral void that is Twitter, and what better way to start than with some new year resolutions. Well, goals and schedule really, resolution is more for things you joke about doing but don't actually intend to. Before I begin, I'd just like to say that the past few years have been a lot of ups and downs. Had a full time job, lost said job, started posting content that people actually enjoy and developing an inkling of a fanbase. I'm really looking forward to making 2016 even better. So, without further ado:

1: Clear my projects. This is the main reason I'm posting these to a journal. There's a number of projects I said I'd do, but didn't get to promptly. And the longer a project goes undone, the more I get stressed out just thinking about it, but when I try and work on other things I feel bad for not working on those. However, it's not like I took money or favors for any of them... so I'm clearing the slate. I may come back to them someday, but no guarantees. I don't feel great about this, but it's something I have to do.

2: Eat when I'm hungry, not when I'm starving. Might come as a shock as someone who writes a ton of vore, but I don't eat a lot. A bad habit I've picked up is not actually getting my own food unless I've been told I can. Combined with a small stomach and high metabolism, I spend a considerable portion of the day too hungry to actually do much productive. This has clearly got to stop.

3: Return to college. I'm actually meeting with an academic advisor today, and looking to get back on track to becoming a programmer.
3a: Find work. Depending on how student loan stuff goes, this may not strictly be required, and actually having a degree will help find work I actually like to do (Programming is fun!) But finding part-time work is definitely on the schedule.

4: Write. Write write write. Right now, writing just exacerbates my existing stress, which is why I haven't put out much since I lost my job. However, writing's been a source of joy for me, and it's a skill I'd like to hone. So, I'm going to start spending at least 45 minutes a day on writing. Most likely going to take NaNoWriMo rules of writing whatever comes to mind with no editing, may take requests when I'm about to do it, not sure if any results will be shareable quality. The point is, ass in chair, words to paper. The more I practice, the less pressure I'll feel, and my speed should improve. Which brings me to my final goal.

5: Reach a commissionable level of writing. I've come to accept that my quality is somewhat commissionable... I probably can't charge very much, but it's still a level where people somewhat enjoy the little things I put out. The one thing I know I don't do well at is speed. I can do alright if inspiration hits me, but once I'm out of that zone my speed and productivity plummet... and that's not something I can afford if I expect people to actually pay me. All the other goals this year actually lead into this one. College/work so I'm not stressed over money, food so I can focus, clear slate to focus on improving, and committing to working on it each day so I can make great things for you all.

So, there's my plan for 2016. Hope you all have a great year as well!