I didn’t realize it’s been about 18 months since the last time I posted. 2025 has continued the trend of being an absolute garbage dumpster fire. I’ve struggled with having or finding the energy for many things in my life but I think it’s time for me to get back to having goals and things to work towards.

Here are some things I’d like to accomplish in 2026:

1. I’d like to get back to the habit I had of reading one book a week and posting a review. While I have easily been reading at least a book a week, I definitely haven’t been posting any reviews.

2. I’d also like to get back into the habit of posting one movie or tv show a week. This one might be harder since I don’t watch very many things. But I guess we’ll see.

3. I want to make at least two books completely from scratch this year. I will probably make at least one when I take one of my American Academy of Bookbinding classes this year, but I’d also like to make two completely on my own, outside of class.

4. A couple of years ago, I started work on the History of LEGO Castle and the History of LEGO Elves. I’d like to finish both of those projects.

5. I’d like to finish my mapping project and notes for both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

6. How long has it been since I actively worked on my writing? Or submitted anything for publication? It’s been a bit. So. I guess I would like to submit at least five things for publication this year.

7. I’d like to keep my job and maybe build up a bit of a savings account.

8. Do we think I can actually get my library cleaned up and useable at some point this year? I have no idea. But it seems like something that would definitely make my life better 🙂

9. Having all my LEGO nicely inventoried and put away correctly is a massive daydream. But if I at least try to work on it, maybe I’ll make enough progress to be satisfied?

10. I want to spend at least one of my weekends per month exploring my home. Maybe going on camping trips to the National Parks or the State Parks.

So. That’s it, then. The 10 things that would help me get my life back on track. I have many hopes for this year but I also acknowledge the world in which we currently live. So.

Treat each other like brothers and sisters and be a positive steward to the planet in which we live 🙂