Posted by Kim on January 1, 2017, 7:06am
Welcome baby new year! We've been waiting for you with great anticipation!
The theme I've chosen to guide my development path for the RPR in 2017 is "Connections." I have so many ideas for ways to improve the site, and I can't wait to bring them to you!
One of my new year's resolutions this year is to throw the most kick-butt Epic Week bash (an anniversary event we hold at the end of April) that you've ever seen. I'll give you a teensy tiny hint... This year, Epic Week will have a sci-fi flavor.
I also believe it's about time for another intense period of focusing on improving and expanding the capabilities, ease of use, and general awesomeness of private groups on the RPR.
What about you? What are your goals for 2017?
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Get a new therapist (and maybe start HRT)
Work on my shop and add at least one new item a month (Even if it's temporary)
Finish the school year and prepare for full internship
Learn to cook new things (maybe cook at least twice a week?)
Use the terribly expensive planner I bought.
There are a couple of other goals, but they're not as "important" as these ones really.
Work on my shop and add at least one new item a month (Even if it's temporary)
Finish the school year and prepare for full internship
Learn to cook new things (maybe cook at least twice a week?)
Use the terribly expensive planner I bought.
There are a couple of other goals, but they're not as "important" as these ones really.
Septima-Kroi
January 2, 2017
11:21am
My more manageable resolutions include having better eating habits and improving art and music. The big step for this year is trying to get a pilot's license and figure out a decent career path for myself.
There were... so many ups and downs to last year, that I cannot really even begin to describe everything without prattling on and on. Last year was rough for me. Mentally, physically, emotionally... just... so super rough.
Reflecting on this last year, I'm super grateful for everyone in my life. My fiancé, my family, my friends. Without them, this year would have kicked me into the ground with probably no way up.
I only started to enjoy 2016 the more that it got closer and closer to the end.
October of 2016, I finally was back in Texas from Ohio. October of 2016, things finally started changing for the better. For both me and my fiancé.
Artistically, I felt liberated to draw a lot. I felt compelled to do more with my time. For both myself and with family and friends. It was -- and still is -- a really great feeling.
2016 ended pretty good for me. I spent time with my father, my step mother... and both my fiancé and I went to spend time with my mother, step father, and my half-brother. I actually really enjoyed spending time with my family, knowing that it was just a temporary meeting. And... I really liked it like that. It was a stark difference from how alone and isolated I felt up in Ohio.
To be surrounded by people who love and supported me throughout mine and my fiancé's obstacles, turmoil, and hardships from miles away, it really makes me happy with how 2016 closed out for me, and it makes me look to 2017 with hope and determination to make this year better.
Reflecting on this last year, I'm super grateful for everyone in my life. My fiancé, my family, my friends. Without them, this year would have kicked me into the ground with probably no way up.
I only started to enjoy 2016 the more that it got closer and closer to the end.
October of 2016, I finally was back in Texas from Ohio. October of 2016, things finally started changing for the better. For both me and my fiancé.
Artistically, I felt liberated to draw a lot. I felt compelled to do more with my time. For both myself and with family and friends. It was -- and still is -- a really great feeling.
2016 ended pretty good for me. I spent time with my father, my step mother... and both my fiancé and I went to spend time with my mother, step father, and my half-brother. I actually really enjoyed spending time with my family, knowing that it was just a temporary meeting. And... I really liked it like that. It was a stark difference from how alone and isolated I felt up in Ohio.
To be surrounded by people who love and supported me throughout mine and my fiancé's obstacles, turmoil, and hardships from miles away, it really makes me happy with how 2016 closed out for me, and it makes me look to 2017 with hope and determination to make this year better.
Really I find it hard to brings my thoughts together on last year. But as always, it's hard to bring my thoughts together in a long period of time. A lot of it feels so foreign.
But, I can say last years wasn't great. But it was better honestly. Last year was step up from where I was.
And this year I hope that I can keep taking upwards steps.
It's no strange thing that I have some psychological problems (how many and of what nature they all are I've no idea), and I've only been able to manage them through brute strength and moving forwards, and every time that I attempt to look into them, I head downhill again.
My goal for this year is to work towards a more healthy solution for those things that are clinging on to me and narrowing my sight. And thusly, upon my birthday this month, I'm going to go into counseling and start working on it with a professional, something I've been needing to do for a very long time. I'm ready to be happy.
Beyond that, my goal is to finally meet one of the most important people in my life. I can count the miles away, but I haven't gotten around to conquering that distance yet. I'd like to put that behind me. I've wanted their presence for a very very long time. 8 years of friendship. 1 year of relationship.
And beyond all that, I suppose I simply want to have a good year.
But, I can say last years wasn't great. But it was better honestly. Last year was step up from where I was.
And this year I hope that I can keep taking upwards steps.
It's no strange thing that I have some psychological problems (how many and of what nature they all are I've no idea), and I've only been able to manage them through brute strength and moving forwards, and every time that I attempt to look into them, I head downhill again.
My goal for this year is to work towards a more healthy solution for those things that are clinging on to me and narrowing my sight. And thusly, upon my birthday this month, I'm going to go into counseling and start working on it with a professional, something I've been needing to do for a very long time. I'm ready to be happy.
Beyond that, my goal is to finally meet one of the most important people in my life. I can count the miles away, but I haven't gotten around to conquering that distance yet. I'd like to put that behind me. I've wanted their presence for a very very long time. 8 years of friendship. 1 year of relationship.
And beyond all that, I suppose I simply want to have a good year.
BossMcFloss
January 1, 2017
12:20pm
To grind even harder.
Finna get jacked.
Finna get jacked.
To finish my CDL(license to drive semi trucks) certification and start working on plans for my wedding!
Make it through the year without medication.
Lose some weight.
Manage the school year.
...Meet a girl? Haha.
Lose some weight.
Manage the school year.
...Meet a girl? Haha.
I'm setting out in pursuit of a new career that I'd never really even considered before. I didn't actually mean to time it at the new year, though. 
That's the cutest little fat baby I've seen 
And my goal is for my career plans to fall into place. I have to take a year off of school, but that's okay. As long as I get there!
And my goal is for my career plans to fall into place. I have to take a year off of school, but that's okay. As long as I get there!
TinyCentaur
January 1, 2017
7:35am
I cannot begin to tell how grateful I am to see the first day of 2017. 2016 was one of the darkest, and most nasty year of my life. Yet, I do not wish to see it go in a bad way. While it was not a good year for me, some good things came out of it, I suppose.
I found help for my depression, something I've put off for many, many years. It had gotten a lot worse last year, having hit deep down-low as my thoughts grew more intense and overwhelming. But now, I'm on medication. I'm attending group sessions to educate on my feelings, and how to deal with them. I am still awaiting my own 1 to 1 sessions, but I hope it will be soon.
But throughout the last two months of 2016, I was beginning to find myself. I was trying to think of things more positively, and pushing myself to do things I wouldn't do. Namely, speaking to new folk. And it was a good decision since, heck, it really helped me deal with my situation, even for a few hours.
I am starting to feel improvement. This year, I really want to achieve as much as I can, push myself harder, obtain a job, and perhaps even start off my own career. I will try and stick closely to my resolution as well, as in the past I have not. But given what happened last year, I'll make sure to keep to my promises.
So, I plan on bringing my stories to life, and even making a youtube channel. I want to share and inspire people, but to do that, I need to make sure I am confident in myself. So, this year is dedicated in building my confidence, and trying to interact with the rest of the world, since that is something I struggle with thanks to my anxiety.
Ah, there I go. Sorry for waffling, and sorry if this weren't the right thing to write. While I may be a complete total stranger on the internet, I wish you all good luck, and I hope you achieve your goals this year.
I found help for my depression, something I've put off for many, many years. It had gotten a lot worse last year, having hit deep down-low as my thoughts grew more intense and overwhelming. But now, I'm on medication. I'm attending group sessions to educate on my feelings, and how to deal with them. I am still awaiting my own 1 to 1 sessions, but I hope it will be soon.
But throughout the last two months of 2016, I was beginning to find myself. I was trying to think of things more positively, and pushing myself to do things I wouldn't do. Namely, speaking to new folk. And it was a good decision since, heck, it really helped me deal with my situation, even for a few hours.
I am starting to feel improvement. This year, I really want to achieve as much as I can, push myself harder, obtain a job, and perhaps even start off my own career. I will try and stick closely to my resolution as well, as in the past I have not. But given what happened last year, I'll make sure to keep to my promises.
So, I plan on bringing my stories to life, and even making a youtube channel. I want to share and inspire people, but to do that, I need to make sure I am confident in myself. So, this year is dedicated in building my confidence, and trying to interact with the rest of the world, since that is something I struggle with thanks to my anxiety.
Ah, there I go. Sorry for waffling, and sorry if this weren't the right thing to write. While I may be a complete total stranger on the internet, I wish you all good luck, and I hope you achieve your goals this year.
To continue having fun, make new friends, and help maintain the awesomeness that is RPR.
Personal goal? Make it through probation at my job which will happen right about the end of 2017.
Personal goal? Make it through probation at my job which will happen right about the end of 2017
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Kyce
January 1, 2017
7:20am
I hope to make this year one of healing, growing and improving
Pirate
January 2, 2017
5:22pm
Damn it I just broke my resolution. Oh well, there's always 2018.