Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!
4:07 AM
I
know, I know---this is a bit late post.
But what the heck, this is my way of keeping track what I missed in 2012
and what I should be doing in 2013. I
hope to keep this entry short but meaningful and will go straight to the point.
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Blogging. I have to admit,
I was a total failure when it came to blogging because I seldom updated
Hainrihi’s Discoveries. I even had more
entries in 2010 than this year and it was because I was either lazy,
disorganized or had a writer’s block and didn’t know what to write at all. But despite that, my blog slowly had progress
in many ways. I am already part of Filipino Bloggers Worldwide and have joined
some of their FB activities that helped in making my blog more active (plus
have the badge here). I am also a member
of the Blogspot Directory and placed a badge here in my blog too. I also improved in the layout even for just a
little and followed worthy blogs that will help me in making my life better. Also gained followers through my various blog
affiliates. And lastly, I was able to get tips and advices on being a blogger
and hope to apply them in 2013. It’s not
much, but at least I am able to slowly improve Hainrihi’s Discoveries and I hope
it will do good this year.
Being an Otaku. This is one of
the things I am proud to say I have improved in 2012. For one thing, I was able to watch great
animes such as Fate/Stay Night, Fate/Zero, Tiger and Bunny, and Toaru Majutsu
no Index. I also re-watched new animes
because of shoots for reference and it was fun re-living childhood
memories. Plus, I was able to collect
more animes, thanks to my fellow anime friends. In connection with this, 2012
was officially the start of Marc and I’s figure collecting as we brought
various figures from conventions and trusted online stores. We mostly collected figures from old school
animes but there were new ones such as the Fate series and Bleach and we are
sure to continue collecting more this 2013.
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| Marc and I's figure collection |
Being a
Cosplayer. Another
one of my highlights of 2012. It was indeed a good year for me and my boyfriend
in terms of cosplaying. We had various photoshoots, cosplayed our favorite
characters in anime and cosplay conventions, and met more great friends who
truly appreciate and share the same passion.
We had many firsts and saw some improvements in our cosplays. I learned about make-ups, wig styling, picking
out the right cloths for the costumes, met a great seamstress and learned a few
about props making. We had more bondings with cosplay friends and also
experienced ups and downs---yet we still remained friends and learned from
those mistakes. Indeed it was a great
2012 in cosplay and we are looking forward for more cosplans in 2013.
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| Marc and Erin: 2012 Cosplays |
Work. Well, what I can
say? Work is something that has been a bit difficult in 2012 and I would say
that was my fault. I’m already a full
time home-based web content writer that works for a US client on a graveyard
shift---which means I am mostly at home working and sleeping at daytime. While
this is more convenient for me in terms of food, comfort and transportation, it
was hard for me to concentrate because of various temptations. Temptations such as sleep, laziness, social
networking sites and the like are just around the corner and I get distracted
easily---which is my biggest weakness in life. There were times when I became
less productive and my work was in danger. I was glad I realized what could
happen and tried my best to get back on track and improve on my work. I slowly improved and made sure I finish
things on time. While there are still
delays and mishaps, I will try my best for 2013 to be more productive at work.
Health. I have to admit
I didn’t look after my health that much.
I sometimes skip meals or have just less than 3 hours of sleep and thus
I get sick. While they are not as many
as before, I know I really have to look after my health in the future. I plan to look after my health this 2013 and
make sure that I won’t be as sickly as last year.
Relationships. When it comes to
family, we have been through difficult and testing times that left me irritated
or frustrated---but somehow you really can’t help but just let it be because
they are your family. When it comes to
my other half, we have been through testing and difficult times but we are
still going strong. I have goaled myself
that we reach 7 years and now we did---and now I am targeting for many more 7
years to come :D And of course, I met new friends and reunited with old friends
that I truly cherish a lot I couldn’t ask for anything more and am hoping that
we will get closer in 2013.
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| 7 years of love :) |
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| With cosplay friends :) |
Money. Okay I am
laughing out loud now because this is my worst trait last 2012. I was so bad at saving last year that there
were times when I don’t have money until the next payday. It taught me a lesson and I am hoping to
improve on that this 2013 where I really want to save for the future without sacrificing
the things I want to have. I believe
that can happen when I wait patiently and spend my money wisely. 2013 is something to look forward to because
this is the time that I want to prove that and what you want should not be
sacrificed.
Organizing Life.
Another
one of my worst trait last 2013 because everything was so disorganized (and is
also the reason why I don’t blog a lot). I couldn’t put things in order because
I was adjusting to a new lifestyle that was very new to me. Now that I have adjusted and have my main tools
(notebook, laptop and 2013 Starbucks Planner), hopefully I can make 2013
organized.
Overall. 2012 was an
average year for me and I can say it was not one of my best years in my
life. I made a lot of mistakes and
encountered many failures. But despite
that, 2012 also gave me great things that I will truly cherish and have taught
me many lessons that I will carry on in 2013.
I am now looking forward to this year and hopefully, everything will be
good. J
Here’s
to 2013! :D
~hainrihi
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