Goals for 2016

It may be February, but I'm not the type to make "New Year's Resolutions" because I personally don't stick to them very well.  Instead I like to make a list of goals for the year, big or small, and work on things at my own pace.  This also allows me to take on new projects or ideas as they come up.

So what are my goals for 2016?

{ONE} Get my sewing machine fixed

A part broke that makes using my machine nearly impossible.  I could just buy a new one, but I love this machine and it should be a quick fix.  After it's repaired, I'll be able to show you some of my dark creations and alterations.

{TWO} Grow plants

I currently have an Aloe Vera plant (with a few pups that I transplanted as well) and a Venus Flytrap.  I enjoy regrowing green onions (scallions) from scraps and hopefully this year I'll get to experiment with other "scrap-growers".  Herbs I'm interested in are sage, rosemary, basil, oregano.  I may also buy a few plants as well, such as a Black Rose "Zwartkop" succulent (Aeonium Arboreum Alropurpureum).  I'm sure this list will grow and change throughout the year and as I find what works best for me/my location and what doesn't.

{THREE} Get more tattoos

I have some tattoos that need touching up.  After that, I plan to get more work done on my (future) half-sleeve collage.  If I can accomplish all that, then I'll expand to other pieces.

{FOUR} Find/Acquire more pieces related to the Vulture Culture community

This includes more bone hunting/cleaning on my part, as well as working on mummification and wet specimens.  It also includes purchasing more pieces from artists and creators in the community.  Most purchases aren't planned, I wait until something calls my name.  Otherwise I don't tend to purchase many things for myself.  I would, however, like to get a taxidermy Starling since they're one of the few birds that aren't protected under the MBTA (Migratory Bird Treaty Act).

{FIVE} Learn to belly dance/get in better shape

Belly dancing is something I've always been interested in, but never tried to learn.  I've started working out regularly and I figure now is as good a time as any to learn belly dancing.  It's a great workout in and of itself,  So I think it'll be a great addition to my regular workout and I'll learn a new skill in the process.  Double win.

{SIX} Grow this blog

Pretty self-explanatory I think.  I want to maintain a regular posting schedule and build my audience.

{SEVEN} Start and grow my YouTube channel

I've been fascinated by YouTube for many years, but never started my own channel.  Between my Tumblr, Instagram, and this blog, I figure it'd be nice to have a video component.  It would be a channel on it's own with it's own following, but also an addition for content on my blog.  Right now I'm working on figuring out the kinks and quirks with my video camera options.  So I should be able to start on this soon.

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Well, that's it so far.  I'm sure my list will grow and change over time.  Usually it doesn't take long for me to come up with new ideas or projects after I've completed a previous one.

What are some of your goals for 2016?  Feel free to leave your reply in the comments section below.