Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday #7

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke & Bookish.  This week's topic is your top ten bookish goals for 2013.  Usually in January, I post a list of goals/resolutions that I want to accomplish during the year.  Focusing only on the "bookish" ones was hard, so after the TTT list I've decided to included a couple more general resolutions I have for 2013.

Top Ten Twelve Bookish Goals for 2013
  1. To read the rest of John Green's novels - so far, I've read three.  I still need to read Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Looking for Alaska; and Let It Snow.
  2. To read at least a quarter of my crazy TBR list  - that comes to about 90 to 100 books a year now (see list here).
  3. To renew my expired library card  - I still can't believe that a library card can expire now.  I've had that card since I was in first grade, and a couple of months ago they mailed me a letter saying it had expired.
  4. To not let TV distract me from reading  - I know this was a big problem for me this year.  I love the TV shows I watched, but I seriously did not read nearly as much as I usually do.
  5. To keep on top of my reviews  -  Despite my TV watching, I still read more books than I reviewed this past year.  I really want to post my reviews right away too, so that my feelings and thoughts about the book are fresh in my mind.
  6. To continue reading aloud to my little sister  - I started reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy to my sister around Thanksgiving, and we're now about to start the final book.  I've loved reading to her not only because I'm so thrilled to have yet another LotR fan in the family, but also because it's been an awesome bonding experience.
  7. To read more books outside of my comfort zone  - I tend to avoid any and all books outside my comfort zone, and I'd really like to break that habit.  The few times that I did read something other than fantasy, regency romance, or historical fiction were rewarding because it's how I discovered John Green.  So I'd like to go outside my comfort zone more often.
  8. To meet some authors/go to a convention  - I'm always reading about these conventions or author meet-&-greets on other blogs, and I'm so jealous.  I'd like to meet at least one author or attend one convention this year.
  9. To keep a book diary  - I'd like to keep a personal book diary where I can write my favorite passages & quotes, and write my thoughts/hopes as I'm reading.  It'll not only make reviewing easier, but this way I won't forget some of my favorite quotes.
  10. To be more involved with other bloggers  - I want to start commenting on more people's blogs and maybe make a few blogger friends.  I have a couple of friends right now who blog, but I'd like to expand that circle.
  11. To join/start a book club  - My best friend and I started a book club in high school, and I loved it so much.  I miss the discussions we had over books and characters.  I'd love to get involved in an existing club, but if I can't find one, maybe I'll start my own.
  12. To write my own stories/books  - It seems really sad that after graduating with a degree in creative writing, I've barely written anything.  I wrote all the time, mostly poetry, in high school and college, but since then, I've written almost nothing.  I need to get past my fears and insecurities about my writing, and just sit down & write!
A Few Non-Bookish Resolutions for 2013
  • To continue Weight Watchers  - I've lost 24 pounds so far and gone down two sizes.  I'd like to lose another twenty this year, and then just maintain a healthy weight.
  • To become more financially responsible  - I'm terrible at saving money, which is a bad thing.  I need to not only save money, but also to give myself a real goal to motivate my saving.
  • To get my laptop fixed  - It's been almost a year since my laptop went out of commission, and it's kind of ridiculous that I haven't gotten it fixed yet.  I need to either take it to the Geek Squad or buy a new one, because I can't keep borrowing other people's all the time.
  • To go to New Zealand for the next Hobbit movie premiere  - Okay, this one's not serious at all.  But it's fun to dream.  :)

12 comments:

  1. I let TV distract me from reading way too much. I love certain TV shows, but I kept re-watching old episodes instead of reading. And I need the goal of becoming more financially responsible as well. I'm not a big spender(except on books), but I just don't budget my money very well. I need to learn how to actually create a budget, I suppose.

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    1. I learned how to create a budget in high school but the lesson never stuck. Lol. Books are also my biggest expense. My town's library is just awful, so I end up buying lots of books.

      Thanks for checking out my TTT!

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  2. Awww.. reading to your little sister is just so sweet. :D

    I plan to read LoTR this year. I already have the books, andI am so excited to read them.

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    1. I really hope you like LotR. They are my all-time favorite books.

      Thanks for checking out my TTT!

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  3. Same here for interacting more with bloggers and to read books outside my comfort zone.

    Good luck on your bookish goals!

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  4. Love your list! I would love to start a book club!! I just wish I knew enough bookish people (and grown-ups who read YA). I keep a book diary. It's so I can write the entire plot down so I can refresh my memory on what happens in the book... I don't want to do too many spoilers in my reviews, so this is just for me :) You should definitely do it!

    Thanks for stopping by My TTT

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    1. I'm definitely planning on trying the book diary. The only thing that worries me is that I'm a fast reader, and I'm going to have to force myself to stop and take notes.

      Thanks for checking out my TTT!

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  5. Nice list! Ouch about the laptop--I can't imagine being without one!

    And you need to start writing again! Writing is the BEST. And reading.

    I have the same issue of TV distracting me from reading. And I've been getting more galley requests this year, so I need to actually be reading those! Oye.

    Ditto on interacting with other bloggers!

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    1. At first, I was so upset about my laptop. Then I got used to not having one. But now it's just annoying.

      And I'm hoping to start writing again soon. I just keep letting my little inner critic win all the time. Plus, I keep using the whole not having a laptop thing as an excuse for why I don't write. But that's all it really is - an excuse.

      Thanks for checking out my 2013 goals!

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  6. I want to read John Green's books too! :D I also want to join bookclubs too! Good luck! :)

    My Goals for 2013
    Waiting on Wednesday

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    1. His books are awesome! I hope you enjoy them!

      Thanks for checking out my TTT!

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