Maxigumee

1. Explore New York City more. For somebody that lives in Brooklyn, I know very little about it or any of the other boroughs. There are so many places that I have yet to visit and so many more streets that I need to get to know. It’s cold now, but when it gets warmer, I want to make it my job to explore.

2. Get a job. The post previous to this one pretty much says it all. I need money. Now.

3. Do more fun stuff! This kind of goes along with the first resolution except it’s a bit broader. Last semester, I was so buried in school work that I didn’t really have much time to get out and have fun. Even on the weekends. Most of my time was spent doing art and running around buying more art supplies. That’s great and all, but I want to do something else!

4. Cook/Bake more interesting things. I’ve fallen into the college making-ramen trap. Except that I don’t make ramen. It’s more like pasta and peanut butter and jelly every day. I need more variation in my diet. I want to go get some cook books and make actual food. And use my Kitchen-Aid mixer a little more often, too.

5. Network! In my fashion styling class last semester, we learned that one of the most important things about being in the fashion industry is networking. Sometimes who you know is more important than what you can do. I need to get to know people! And get some kind of internship!

6. Throw parties! Because I’ve been living in dorms the past year and a half, I haven’t really been able to throw amazing holiday parties like I used to. Now that I have an apartment, that’s kind of changed. I really miss party planning and decorating and baking. I want to kick off the year with an awesome party for Valentines Day!

7. Take more pictures of random stuff and bring my camera everywhere. I’ve noticed that lately, most of my photographs have been school/work related. That’s great and everything, but I kind of miss just taking my camera out and shooting just for the fun of it.

8. Take interesting classes. I love the whole art school thing, but there are times when the classes feel like they could be slightly more intellectually stimulating. Last semester, I’d have to say that my favorite class was probably art history, because it was one of the only academic classes I took. I like leaving class feeling as if my brain is about to explode from all the new information in it. I want to do that a lot more.

9. Experiment more with photography and photographic gadgets. I think I’ve done a lot of experimentation in the last year, but I really want to do more. I think I should get to know some different lighting techniques, use flashes a little more, etc.

10. Do more things that are free. Like going to the library. College has really drained me completely of money, so I really need to find ways of entertaining myself that do not involve money.

11. Have an awesome year!