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summercomfort) wrote2018-12-31 10:04 pm
summercomfort) wrote2018-12-31 10:04 pm
2019 Resolutions
I'm doing these a tad early this year, but here goes:
Be more supportive of friends and family. Specifically: be more explicit about carving out time for Chinese School (parents). Reclaim some of the household chores in a sustainable way (Hoosband). Do Chinese School grading earlier so that there's more time spent with Rutabaga on Saturday.
A-. I think I did pretty well in being more mindful of my husband's needs. Getting a babysitter for Saturday afternoons has really helped. Taking a year off from teaching Chinese School has also helped. I've also been encouraging more gaming. And hugs and long night-time walks. Taking the year off of Chinese School is harder on Mom, but... maybe it's okay for just a year? I do feel less connected to my parents this year, despite seeing them every morning when I drop off the baby.
Work on the higher-energy creative work. Even if it's hard. Without feeling shame about low-energy fandom work, but -- take the time to sit down and plan out some proper creative work.
B. I did Yick Wo and the birthday comics (which at this point I consider it bordering on original work). But ... it's not a lot. Honestly, I think RBB participation basically throws Jan-June into illustrations + beta-ing + modding. The higher-energy stuff happened in June, July, and October. So... maybe less RBB?
Be mindful of burnout Not just for self, but also for family. Hugs make everything better! Going to sleep earlier helps, too!
D. Oh man, I'm super burnt out, and so is Hoosband. I still go to sleep late and take on too many projects. The concussion/migraine fiasco does mean I'm better about my hydration.
Overall: I think that's a C.
All right, this year's resolutions:
Do 80%. Because when you do 100%, it becomes 120%. So -- let's try out 80% at school, and 80% of current fandom participation, and maybe eat 80%, too. 80% is going to be much more sustainable. You can't go at Panamax anymore.
More comics, less pics. Yes single pictures are so much easier, but also less fun and less satisfying overall.
Find/Build/Participate in creative communities. Those are your people. That means comics club, and that means finding some sort of community online that is focused on the making of things. Maaaybe not taiko? Uncertain.
More conversations, less logistics. Yes, there's always going to be logistics, but I need to start pushing back on that, and consciously create more spaces for actual conversations with my family and friends.
Be more supportive of friends and family. Specifically: be more explicit about carving out time for Chinese School (parents). Reclaim some of the household chores in a sustainable way (Hoosband). Do Chinese School grading earlier so that there's more time spent with Rutabaga on Saturday.
A-. I think I did pretty well in being more mindful of my husband's needs. Getting a babysitter for Saturday afternoons has really helped. Taking a year off from teaching Chinese School has also helped. I've also been encouraging more gaming. And hugs and long night-time walks. Taking the year off of Chinese School is harder on Mom, but... maybe it's okay for just a year? I do feel less connected to my parents this year, despite seeing them every morning when I drop off the baby.
Work on the higher-energy creative work. Even if it's hard. Without feeling shame about low-energy fandom work, but -- take the time to sit down and plan out some proper creative work.
B. I did Yick Wo and the birthday comics (which at this point I consider it bordering on original work). But ... it's not a lot. Honestly, I think RBB participation basically throws Jan-June into illustrations + beta-ing + modding. The higher-energy stuff happened in June, July, and October. So... maybe less RBB?
Be mindful of burnout Not just for self, but also for family. Hugs make everything better! Going to sleep earlier helps, too!
D. Oh man, I'm super burnt out, and so is Hoosband. I still go to sleep late and take on too many projects. The concussion/migraine fiasco does mean I'm better about my hydration.
Overall: I think that's a C.
All right, this year's resolutions:
Do 80%. Because when you do 100%, it becomes 120%. So -- let's try out 80% at school, and 80% of current fandom participation, and maybe eat 80%, too. 80% is going to be much more sustainable. You can't go at Panamax anymore.
More comics, less pics. Yes single pictures are so much easier, but also less fun and less satisfying overall.
Find/Build/Participate in creative communities. Those are your people. That means comics club, and that means finding some sort of community online that is focused on the making of things. Maaaybe not taiko? Uncertain.
More conversations, less logistics. Yes, there's always going to be logistics, but I need to start pushing back on that, and consciously create more spaces for actual conversations with my family and friends.