Fandom Snowflake Challenge: Day 4

[rogueslayer452]

Day Four: In your own space, set some goals for the coming year. They can be fannish or not, public or private. Maybe you're not really into making goals, maybe you choose a word or a theme for the year instead.

One goal I have in mind this year is a repeat from last year, which is to read more books. Last year I actually achieved this goal rather unexpectedly, since I'm a slow reader I didn't expect to get much read however, through unfortunate circumstances, I found myself reading more books to distract my mind and I truly did achieve the goal I set for myself! So this year I want to continue that, perhaps even try to extend the number of books just a little.

Another goal is to write review/recommendation posts for the pieces of media I consume. I find that while I get into new fandoms or discover something awesome, I don't always talk about it. Sometimes I will, but other times it'll just be a small blurb or I'll just mention it offhandedly in a comment or while answering a meme, and then never mention it again. I'm someone who loves sharing the things I love, it's part of why fandom appeals to me because it helps me connect with people better with the mutual love of something or getting someone excited about a new thing. Also, I just love writing about the things I love. I already did some reviews recently, but I plan on doing more. So yeah, that is my goal for this year. Be more proactive in my fangirlishness and hope that people who also love a thing I do will come and discuss it with me.

So really, I think the theme of this year is to fangirl more and expand my mind with reading.

Comments

[noybusiness.livejournal.com]

Admirable goals!

[impala-chick.livejournal.com]

I love reading about what other fandoms people are enjoying, so great goal!

[haebin.livejournal.com]

Do you have a reading-goal like 20 books in a year or do you wanna read just more books in general?

[verdande-mi.livejournal.com]

Both excellent goals! Good luck with them :D

[http://users.livejournal.com/_profiterole_/]

I hope you find a lot of awesome books to read and share with us. :-)

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Just more books in general. While I did keep a log last year of the books I finished (twelve total, which is a huge personal achievement), I'm planning on at least reading the same amount, with maybe a few more added. I'm not really looking to reach or complete a specific number, just reading what I can and continue doing so. :)

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I hope so too. I'm at least planning on making some detailed reviews about some of the books I have already completed from last year, because I am itching to further discuss and give my thoughts on them in detail. It's just a matter of actually managing to write out a cohesive post.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I not just love talking about the fandoms I'm into but also seeing what other people are into, as well. It can be great to converse with other people and even be introduced to newer things that way, which I have. So I'm hoping to do that again since I feel like I've neglected a huge part of what I love about the fannish community so much.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[gublers.livejournal.com]

So really, I think the theme of this year is to fangirl more and expand my mind with reading.

Love this! I want to fangirl more too and I never want to stop reading!

[captandor.livejournal.com]

I have a goal to read more, too! I love the idea of writing reviews for your media consumption! I may try my hand at that.. :)

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I used to write regular reviews years ago, along with meta as well, but that was when fandom was very present on this site. I guess I lost that motivation when it seemed like nobody is that interested in fannish content, as in reading and commenting on a post you made about something you enjoy that they also enjoy, and want to engage in a conversation with you about it. But now I'm just like, fuck it, I'm not going to let that stop me. I want to share the things I love, dammit, no matter what.

[reinadefuego.livejournal.com]

Good luck with your reading goal! Do you have a TBR list or will you just pick whatever takes your fancy?

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I definitely have a lot of books that I want to read, but it'll just be whatever I'm in the mood for. Some books I've been wanting to read for a while but I haven't been in the right headspace for them yet. So yeah, it'll be whatever I find interesting in the moment. :)