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Dec 31, 2019 2:03 AM
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Alright folks, it’s almost here the BIG 2020!

Do you have a New Year’s resolution or specific goals?

Personally, I really want 2020 to be the year I “get back on track”...

I really hope it’s my best year, I’m planning to go to the Olympics, maybe get a new job, and overall I want to change a few bad habits I’ve made the past few years.
Dec 31, 2019 2:16 AM
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I don't do new years resolutions.

Let's just all give our best. I hope y'all have a fulfilling 2020.
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Dec 31, 2019 2:21 AM
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I plan to continue existing till the end of the year in the least. See you guys on the other side.
Dec 31, 2019 2:27 AM
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my goal is 70k post count before i retire here on CD at least /joke

i lack willpower i succumb to short term rewards more than long term rewards in most of my life so ye not gonna bother with that resolution shit

Dec 31, 2019 2:30 AM
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reach at least n4 level in japanese proficency
learn lower level lang liek c or rust
keep working on personal projects. got good ground this 2019. hope can have marketable product by end of following year
maek even more monies than last year
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Dec 31, 2019 2:44 AM
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Moving out to somewhere closer to work. My commute is more than an one hour and a quarter long most times so this is my biggest goal for all years to come.



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Dec 31, 2019 3:16 AM
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Bakchos said:
Moving out to somewhere closer to work. My commute is more than an one hour and a quarter long most times so this is my biggest goal for all years to come.
wau very long commut
gl w/ dis definitely needs fixing. so much stuff could be done w/ 1 hour you lose every workday
Dec 31, 2019 3:49 AM
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Bakchos said:
Moving out to somewhere closer to work. My commute is more than an one hour and a quarter long most times so this is my biggest goal for all years to come.


That's the perfect resolution!
I can relate I have to travel an hour and a half to get to my workplace in the city but it pays so well. The city Is too expensive to move to though :'(
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if i'm lucky i'll survive until the end of 2020.

if i'm even luckier, i won't.
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Dec 31, 2019 4:42 AM

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Get a regular weight lifting routine going again and check more philosophical works off my reading list.
Dec 31, 2019 4:47 AM

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My resolution is to not have a second new years resolution for 2020 stated here. This will be an easy win....
Dec 31, 2019 4:51 AM
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My main goal is to have a good job.. be more hopeful and happier about life.. ^_^

Happy new year to everyone!
Dec 31, 2019 6:07 AM

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I wish I could be a better person
My goal is to have a stable job so I could get married soon.
Dec 31, 2019 6:15 AM

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Get a job again so I could someday reward myself of something I wanted to have, but haven't after all these years, and good health so I can carry on my other goals.
Dec 31, 2019 8:28 AM
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stop being mentally ill, maybe even get a girlfriend.
Dec 31, 2019 3:01 PM

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Just three simple things:

  • Finish Ikkitousen Hell 3.
  • Learn enough music theory so that my Ibanez GRX20 isn't just collecting dust.
  • Get a job.


Oh, and...

  • Actually use either my Wacom Intuos Por or 15' Surface Book 2 for drawing.
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Dec 31, 2019 3:23 PM

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In 2020 I would like to watch more anime than I did in 2019 😊
Dec 31, 2019 4:30 PM

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I guess mine is to get back on track too. I've honestly had a really rough past two years, but I want this new decade to get me back to where I once was without my own negativity getting in the way.
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Pass the JLPT N2 exam
Fix my health issues
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Get a good job
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Jan 1, 2020 3:21 PM

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--ALEX-- said:

Personally, I really want 2020 to be the year I “get back on track”...

I really hope it’s my best year, I’m planning to go to the Olympics, maybe get a new job, and overall I want to change a few bad habits I’ve made the past few years.




I think "a few bad habits I've made the past few years" is a bit of an understatement
Jan 2, 2020 6:51 AM

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I do not make new year resolutions. But if I had to, I'd make a really vague statement like "git gud at life" so that I don't have to take responsibility. Yeah that sounds good.
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My new year resolution is to stick to eating 2500-3000 calories a day and wake up early.

I'L DO IT!

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1) Take care of my body better. I ran into many health issues near the end of last year and am currently dealing with it. Have to get examined in case it's something serious, like cancer.

2) Finally go back to school and figure out my future (If I don't have any chronic illnesses ofc)

3) Be more active instead of potato-ing all day

4) Improve at art as it's been a long-term passion of mine

5) Improve at music as I have multiple instruments that I haven't learned properly or improved in (I'm beginner level in a lot of stuff)
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Jan 2, 2020 4:43 PM

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Mayuka said:
1) Take care of my body better. I ran into many health issues near the end of last year and am currently dealing with it. Have to get examined in case it's something serious, like cancer.

2) Finally go back to school and figure out my future (If I don't have any chronic illnesses ofc)

3) Be more active instead of potato-ing all day

4) Improve at art as it's been a long-term passion of mine

5) Improve at music as I have multiple instruments that I haven't learned properly or improved in (I'm beginner level in a lot of stuff)


Based Mayuka.

Pretty much same except the school part.

Why do I have so much in common with little asian girls? X'D

If you're playing any instruments other than woodwind or brass, it is mostly cultivation of the fine motor skills. Music theory and aural prowess are of course transferrable too.

Peace and blessings of vitality to you in 2020. O Based One.
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Jan 2, 2020 4:46 PM

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i stopped smoking weed cigs and drinking
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Looking at everyone else's goals I feel like my goals are stupid now, lol. I just want to fix my sleep and less social media

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If you're playing any instruments other than woodwind or brass, it is mostly cultivation of the fine motor skills. Music theory and aural prowess are of course transferrable too.

I have a ukulele, melodica, piano, guitar and harmonica. All of them I consider I'm like beginner level in except piano haha

And I also have a clarinet which was my main instrument until I graduated HS.
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My plan is to not commit suicide because there will be so many nice anime this year.
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Mayuka said:
SuperHands said:
If you're playing any instruments other than woodwind or brass, it is mostly cultivation of the fine motor skills. Music theory and aural prowess are of course transferrable too.

I have a ukulele, melodica, piano, guitar and harmonica. All of them I consider I'm like beginner level in except piano haha

And I also have a clarinet which was my main instrument until I graduated HS.


If you've played clarinet, I imagine even the breath-control is transferrable among wind/breath instruments.

Not surprising you're beginner in the rest, there are some musicians that can play two or three instruments (voice included) quite well, even very well, but learning just one instrument is a practice of a lifetime. I know that playing and writing music is my future, so playing 3 or 4 different intruments means I can draw upon any experience and knowledge I have of said instrument, as it all contributes to my bigger picture.
But why do you want to learn so many things?

Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself.
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Shinah said:
Looking at everyone else's goals I feel like my goals are stupid now, lol. I just want to fix my sleep and less social media
Those two goals could have as big an impact, or even a bigger one, on your health and quality of life than working out more or eater better. Nothing wrong them 'em!
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SuperHands said:
Mayuka said:

I have a ukulele, melodica, piano, guitar and harmonica. All of them I consider I'm like beginner level in except piano haha

And I also have a clarinet which was my main instrument until I graduated HS.


If you've played clarinet, I imagine even the breath-control is transferrable among wind/breath instruments.

Not surprising you're beginner in the rest, there are some musicians that can play two or three instruments (voice included) quite well, even very well, but learning just one instrument is a practice of a lifetime. I know that playing and writing music is my future, so playing 3 or 4 different intruments means I can draw upon any experience and knowledge I have of said instrument, as it all contributes to my bigger picture.
But why do you want to learn so many things?

Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself.

Yep, breath control is no problem for me.

"But why do you want to learn so many things?" Music is one thing that makes me happy in my life. I could have an upset stomach but if I sing a bit, the pain goes away. I also sing so if I can master another accompaniment instrument like uku or piano, then it would be an asset for me. Other things like sports and exercise don't excite me as much as an art or music hobby. I like creating music/art rather than doing squats at a gym for example. I feel more accomplished.

"Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself." I agree!
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Take more risks. Right now I'm in the process of buying a house.
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- Improve my Norwegian and then starting the moving process to Norway
- Eat healthier and cook more
- Having cozy cuddly times with my favourite human and my cats
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i stopped smoking weed cigs and drinking

I'll give you two weeks before you fail.
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reach for the stars and my waifus by being the biggest weaboo I can be in 2020.
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Beat all the games I've own on steam and finished every anime that is either on hold or being sitting on my watching list for months
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Viperslayer said:
i stopped smoking weed cigs and drinking

I'll give you two weeks before you fail.


i'll be drinking during special occasions, maybe a glass of wine or a beer, but i walked past a cig today and it smelt terrible. i heard this would happen but didn't believe it, as for the weed i can't. i get panic attacks 50% of the time now after 8 years of smoking the stuff, it is what it is.
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Since entering 2020, I've been actively working out. Basically just want to get in better physical shape, and build on my self-image again. When I was a teenager, I'd spend a lot of time practicing martial arts, so doing heavy workouts was nothing for me back then. I'd like to re-gain my former physical stature. Which I am hoping will just add more confidence to my life as a result.
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My new years resolution is is to go to the gym more often and sexually harass all the girls wearing yoga pants.
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Mayuka said:
SuperHands said:


If you've played clarinet, I imagine even the breath-control is transferrable among wind/breath instruments.

Not surprising you're beginner in the rest, there are some musicians that can play two or three instruments (voice included) quite well, even very well, but learning just one instrument is a practice of a lifetime. I know that playing and writing music is my future, so playing 3 or 4 different intruments means I can draw upon any experience and knowledge I have of said instrument, as it all contributes to my bigger picture.
But why do you want to learn so many things?

Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself.

Yep, breath control is no problem for me.

"But why do you want to learn so many things?" Music is one thing that makes me happy in my life. I could have an upset stomach but if I sing a bit, the pain goes away. I also sing so if I can master another accompaniment instrument like uku or piano, then it would be an asset for me. Other things like sports and exercise don't excite me as much as an art or music hobby. I like creating music/art rather than doing squats at a gym for example. I feel more accomplished.

"Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself." I agree!


I don't know what you're thinking of doing as a career, but I guess I've been indoctrinated into the "make your hobbies/passion your career" movement. I would have urged you to do the same but what you say makes perfect sense. XD

Damn, I've been tripping this whole time thinking only about how I can affect others with music, I forgot about myself. X'D

That's dope you recognise that music helps with your ailments, but to be expected since you're chinese and chinese peepo know about the powers of music.
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SuperHands said:
Mayuka said:

Yep, breath control is no problem for me.

"But why do you want to learn so many things?" Music is one thing that makes me happy in my life. I could have an upset stomach but if I sing a bit, the pain goes away. I also sing so if I can master another accompaniment instrument like uku or piano, then it would be an asset for me. Other things like sports and exercise don't excite me as much as an art or music hobby. I like creating music/art rather than doing squats at a gym for example. I feel more accomplished.

"Really, growth in any area, not just artistic pursuits, can transfer and enrich other areas of oneself." I agree!


I don't know what you're thinking of doing as a career, but I guess I've been indoctrinated into the "make your hobbies/passion your career" movement. I would have urged you to do the same but what you say makes perfect sense. XD

Damn, I've been tripping this whole time thinking only about how I can affect others with music, I forgot about myself. X'D

That's dope you recognise that music helps with your ailments, but to be expected since you're chinese and chinese peepo know about the powers of music.
I wanna go into graphic design for my career. It's my comfort zone. I already do some freelance work at home lol.

TBH, I wanted to become a classical musician (after watching Nodame Cantabile for the first time) but I honestly don't think I'm cut out or good enough. I don't have time to go into a music major at this point especially because they require you to have level 8 on your main instrument which would take like 2-3 years for me and a bit of money.

"That's dope you recognise that music helps with your ailments, but to be expected since you're chinese and chinese peepo know about the powers of music." LOL! I actually never thought about it like that hahaha
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I didn’t have a resolution for this year as I have achieved everything I wanted to last year. However, I want to make a serious push this year into this anime hobby of ours so my new plan is to double my days watched this year. That’s right! I’m going from 24 days watched since 2009 to 48 days watched by 01/01/21.

I was actually on 18 or 19 days watched when I became active on MAL October 2019 so I’ve been doing really well so far. I hope I won’t end up sucking at video games when it’s all said and done.
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