So, it's the first day of the new year. And you might think this week's question would be about resolutions. But it won't be. I don't make New Year's resolutions. I stopped making them after I realized I never made much of an effort to begin with. Ok. So that's a lie. I would always start out really strong for the first month. And then after January I kind of just said, "Ah...screw it." So now I don't make them. That way if I end up doing something spontaneously awesome, I get to be really proud of myself. :)
A few nights ago I got curious as to how many books I read this year. I used to read all the time growing up. I read until Gage was born. And then I made excuses for going to the library. We would go maybe once every month or two, but before children I would go weekly. Then last Christmas I got my Kindle, and I started reading a lot again. I found myself checking out Pixel of Ink every day, and downloading whatever free books sounded interesting. It was a lot like going to the library without a specific title in mind. Sometimes what you picked out would be good, sometimes not so much.
Anyway, I counted and I read 61 books this year! I couldn't believe it. I had to go back and recount. And I am talking about legit adult stuff (although some were considered YA. I think it's a weakness, like Degrassi.) If we counted all the children books I read this year, it would be up in the thousands. :) I was so excited. I couldn't believe I had read so much. I thought it was pretty....cool.
So this week, I want to know something that you did in 2012 that you thought was cool. Maybe you traveled to an awesome destination, or picked up a new hobby? Or maybe you even completed all the resolutions you made for yourself. Perhaps you finally got off your rear and became organized. (That was a slam directed at me....because I used to make that resolution every year and keep it up with it for just a couple of weeks.)
What is something cool that you did last year? I know that everyone did at least one thing they are proud of. Even if it is super nerdy like me.
11 comments:
That's an awesome amount of books to read! I did not meet my reading goal last year. Hopefully I'll read more this year.
Something cool I did last year? I got married. I think that's pretty cool. :)
i met my long distance love in the flesh and we spent the summer together! he's coming back in june and i'm really excited!
The first thing I thought of was I beat my need to take naps! I know that sounds silly. :) I used to take quite a lot of naps, or always feel the need to. This summer I was bound to stop, and I did! I'll still take a nap, but it's pretty rare.
I also got addicted to coffee... hey maybe that's why I don't need to nap anymore!
I was in 11 different states this year. I think that's pretty impressive! =]
I failed so hard at reading last year. I'm going to keep a list of all the books I read and movies I watch this year. Hopefully I'll spend a little more time reading and a little less time pointlessly on the computer.
61 books!! Good for you! I have read a lot more since I got my Kindle too and I, like you, read a lot to begin with as well.
Something exciting that I did this year would definitely be going back to college.
Happy new year!
I completed 15 of my 33 crafts. That's 15 more than I did for the past 33 years! Now I just have 18 more to do in the next month (before my birthday, when I set my goals for the year). Wish me luck.
I read 30 books in 2012, so I just hit my goal. Just.
Oh, and I totally gave up chocolate for Lent this year. 40 days, baby. It didn't stick, though.
One thing I hope to do more of this year is read!
Hmmm, this sounds so ridiculous, but I think I became more secure in my own skin. Which is super cool to me considering I've been insecure my entire life. I also went out a ton!
thats so awesome that you read so many!
Pushing that baby out was pretty cool, but I can hardly remember any other details since then. ;)
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