HELLO, 2023!
There are a lot of feelings that fly around as one year ends and a new one begins. For me, I feel mostly excited when each chapter closes because there’s something I love about “a fresh start.” At the same time, it can bring some gloominess when I think about the things I didn’t do but hoped to.
The last week of the year, I like to look back at what happened. Looking back can remind me of some of the downs, but often I’m reminded of a lot of the little moments that slipped by but were special to be reminded of. A special meal, a beautiful view, or a road trip with people I love. It can also remind me of the things I did accomplish and should be proud of, even if it wasn’t my “ideal” year.
I’ve heard lots of takes around New Year’s resolutions. Not to mention, I was pretty confused for a minute around the difference between resolutions and goals and intentions, etc… It can be overwhelming. Some people have strong feelings against the idea of them, which I could understand. I think for me, making a list of goals has always been a win. Sometimes, I don’t always complete a goal in the timing I give myself (I’m looking at you, summer reading list), but when I look back at lists past, its really cool to see how many of those things came to be. I think it helps to put them at the front of my mind and even use it as a time to dream, because you really never know what’s possible.
2022 Highlights
Making my album Christmas Morning
Going on tour and playing live shows again
Lots of Disneyland Trips
Releasing a duet with Cooper: Come What May
Read lots of books (even if I didn’t finish my list yet)
Got back into crafting (jewelry, clay, candles, etc)
Learned how to make some of my family favorite meals
Went on a mom +daughter trip and had some rare mom and me time
Celebrated a lot of love with multiple weddings
Got a new tattoo (sorry, mom)
Explored more restaurants and coffee shops in Nashville
Streamed a lot on Twitch
Dyed my hair red then black
Adding Kirby to the family (our new puppy)
2023 Goals
More travel in the new year! I would love to finally visit Japan
Design and sew a dress for myself
Take care of my mind and body through things like journaling, hiking, and drinking more water (always)
Release 1 song a month (cover or original)
Learn more about photography
Read 10-12 new books (I hope more, but this is a start)
Add more color to my home
Record and release a song in Spanish
Find my “signature” dish
Rollerskate more
Try out new hiking trails
Reach 1k Twitch subs
Try a new haircut/color
Add more vinyls to my collection
Book a VO role
Say bye to long nails and hello to guitar again
Find ways to give back more
Write more letters
Find moments to be still and sit in the quiet
Drive to the beach more (it’s far, but not that far)
Host more dinner parties
Try my best