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In 2015, I Will...



The other day, I was on Twitter, and I saw this tweet about how in 2015, 2030 will be as far away as the year 2000. Isn't that so scary to think about? In my mind, it feels like the 2000's just started. It's hard for me to fathom that I was born in a completely different millennium.

Anyway, as I've already shared, 2014 was an amazing year for me. I'm looking forward to an even more awesome 2015! While I don't make resolutions (because there's no way that I'm going eat cleaner or drink less wine), I do like to set some goals for myself, and I try to make sure they're goals that I'll actually keep and ones that I can cross off of a list. Nothing's more frustrating than having a goal like be more kind to people or feel better about myself, because how do you measure that? To me, a goal is something that has an end date, and because I'm an overachiever, I like my goals to be things that I don't have to question whether I actually accomplished them or not.

These are a few of the goals I've set for myself in 2015:


Travel internationally at least once. // I have plenty of trips planned for 2015 - a trip to Houston for Supernatural Con with Jon, a trip to Chicago to reunite with my college roommates and see Taylor Swift, and potentially going to South Carolina - but all of those trips are within the United States. After traveling to Europe with my sister this past summer, I realized that I want to explore more of this vast and beautiful world, so of course I want to leave the country at least once next year. 

Take the next steps for publishing my book. // By next steps, I mean, find a few beta readers to give me feedback about my book and make any suggested changes that I agree with and also decide on how I would like to publish my book. I've been looking at several different options for publishing, and I'm not sure which option appeals to me most. Even if I don't get my book published next year, I still want to make sure I'm working toward that goal.

Do some freelance writing jobs. // Writing is one of my biggest passions, and I would love to start building my portfolio and try to figure out how I would fit into the world of writing. 

Work out at least four times a week. // I've actually been really good about this for the past few weeks. I found this awesome channel on YouTube called XHIT, and they have great exercises that only take a few minutes, but you do so much in those few minutes. I've had days of sore legs and sore abs just from a ten-minute workout. Plus the trainers are so fun, and all of the workouts are super easy to do. 

De-Clutter. // I have way too much stuff, and I'm currently working on going through every room in my house and getting rid of the things that I don't need or use. It's crazy how many things I have that I haven't even looked at in years, and I just move them from place to place. 

Learn to use my fancy camera. // I'm obsessed with the camera Jon bought me for my birthday, but I would love to get off using it in Auto mode and learning how to use it to its full potential. 



Create a blog group. // I'm letting the cat out of the bag a little prematurely with this one. My friend, Nina, and I have been putting together a blog group since November. We're almost through in the planning stages, and I'm super excited to launch and share all of our awesome ideas with the blog world. The group is called The Blogging Elite, and you can find a little more information about it here. The link in the page will take you to nothing because it's still a secret group, but soon, it will open up, and if you're wanting to join an awesome blog group, you should definitely join us! 

Create a media kit. // This past year has been a great year for me as far as blogging for profit goes. I still can't believe that I actually have to file for taxes for my blog this year. As amazing as this year was, I would love to see my blog grow more on the business side of things, and having a media kit would definitely help improve how I look to brands.

Attend a blog conference or meet-up. // Ever since Blogcation was cancelled, I've been on the look-out for a blog conference to attend. I've also been on the hunt for bloggers closer to home. I would love to organize a blogger meet-up, but I don't know of my bloggers in my area. Luckily, Dallas is only a 3-hour drive away, so I may pop on over there to meet-up with a few bloggers.

Get blog business cards. // I've been wanting to get business cards for my blog for so long, but I just keep talking about it and not actually doing it. 

Utilize my blog planner. // I used to be really good about using a planner, but for some reason, when I started blogging, I stopped using one. My sister bought me a planner for Christmas, and I really want to use it to get more organized with my posts. 



Create a budget (and stick to it). // Pinterest has been a saving grace lately when it comes to budgeting. I've been looking at so many printables and tips on how to manage money. I've created budgets in the past, but I've never really stuck to them. I'm hoping to change that in 2015.

Create a joint savings account with Jon. // We've been talking about doing this for a few months now, but we just haven't gone to the bank to do it. We want to create a savings account that we each contribute to each month, and we're not going to touch it. We don't really have a fallback as far as money is concerned, so having a savings account that will be there for emergencies would put both of our minds at ease.

Pay off one of my credit cards. // I've had a credit card for a really long time, and this past year, I got another one. I really want to work on paying off my first credit card, but still keeping it open and using it for smaller purchases to continue to build my credit score. 

Get a second job. // This one is iffy for me. I've been toying with the idea of getting a second job at a bookstore or one of the local libraries to earn some extra cash by working on the weekends or a few nights a week. It wouldn't be a ton of money, but all of the money would be put away to use for paying off debts and planning for future vacations. 

What are some of your goals for 2015? 

34 comments :

  1. These are wonderful goals! I love the variety of them and how specific and attainable they are! I also hope to make a blog media kit and it would be awesome to travel internationally, but I don't know if I'll get to do that this year. Maybe some fun trips in the U.S.! But I hope you have an amazing new year and go for all of these girl–2015 will be all you dream of and more! :)

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  2. These are some great goal. My one goal it to finish the half Marathon in March. So I have to get my butt in gear. I have been running on the treadmill and feel like I'm getting no where. I can total can run more outside but its to cold out there. I plan on building my blog up some more this year. Last but not least no clothes and shoe shopping for 2015.

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  3. Sounds like you have really thought about these goals. I loved reading them and they made me think about my own goals. Time to write them out!

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  4. A blog conference would be so fun to attend! I'm hoping I can go to one of those someday too! :] Ditto on using a blog planner--I need to utilize one and get my life together, haha.

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  5. These are all wonderful goals and I hope you accomplish them in 2015. Happy New Year! <3

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  6. I have a lot of the same goals! Traveling internationally would be a dream! I can't wait to find out more about this blogging group you've got planned. I also want to attend a blogging event, hopefully on in the Dallas area so I don't have to travel far. =)

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  7. Those are awesome goals, and all totally attainable!! I wish you the best of luck this year!! :)

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  8. Blog conferences are amazing! I've met some great people and come into a lot of opportunities just from interacting with other conference attendees!

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  9. awesome goals for the new year! I would love to be a beta reader! :)


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  10. You've got some awesome goals all the way around.
    Your blog has really come a long way. I haven't visited in a long while, and you've got a whole new look here! I love it.
    Happy New Year to you, Tiffany!

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  11. Those are great goals, Happy New Year have a fantastic 2015

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  12. Thank you! I hope you had an excellent New Year's!

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  13. Thank you! My blog has definitely grown in crazy ways this past year. I'm excited to see what 2015 brings! Happy New Year!

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  14. Awesome! When the time comes, you may be hearing from me!

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  15. I'm so jealous! Hopefully I'll be able to attend one this year.

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  16. Ah! I would love for you too! I know that you'll be brutally honest, which is exactly what I need! I can't wait to get the blogging group started! Good luck to you as well! Happy 2015!

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  17. Thanks so much, Alexandra! Happy New Year!

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  18. Traveling is huge for me. I want to do so much more of it this year. I'll be posting more about the blogging group soon, so be looking out for it! That would be awesome if we went to the same Dallas blogging event! I hope I can attend one this year. I know there are tons of bloggers in Dallas.

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  19. Thanks so much, Alyssa! Happy New Year!

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  20. I wrote in my new planner today, and I'm already feeling good about it. Hopefully I continue to use it for the whole year.

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  21. Thank you, Kathy! Writing down my goals and sharing them with others helps keep me accountable. Good luck with your goals! Happy New Year!

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  22. Happy New Year!! What a great set of goals you have for each area of your life. I have put traveling internationally on my list for a few years now but I hope to check it off soon and who knows perhaps 2015 can be the year for both of us :)

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  23. You should totally go to Supernatural Con. They're going to all sorts of places in 2015. I don't know how close you are to Chicago, but there's one there in October. Here's a list of all the dates: http://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm


    I'm super excited to see Taylor Swift in Chicago in July. I know it's going to be amazing. There are so many blog goals I have that I didn't even include in this post, but I definitely want this year to be a year of growth in all areas as far as my blog is concerned.

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  24. Happy New Year to you too! I definitely hope that both of us are able to check travel internationally off of our list this year. I went to Europe this past summer, and what an amazing experience! I would also like to go on another cruise or volunteer abroad. Who knows? The possibilities are endless!

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  25. Paying off my credit card is one of my goals too. Ugh budgets. We found that paying with cash helps us save a lot. It's easy to hold off buying that new purse when I have to physically hand over paper money.

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  26. I've read a lot of good things about the cash method. I think I may have to give it a try, because clearly everything I'm doing isn't working. I'll def send you an invite to The Blogging Elite when we get it up and running! We're looking at launching on Monday!

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  27. Wow...we share lots of goals! Now really my year resolutions, but still things I need to work on!

    I nominated you for a Liebster Award, if you're interested :)
    http://everydayselene.blogspot.com.ar/2015/01/3-liebster-award.html#more

    Have a nice day! Your blog is awesome!

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  28. Thank you so much for the nomination, Selene! You're so sweet!

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  29. I will definitely think about it! I also want to finally go toPlaylist Live because I've been wanting to for years!

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  30. I've never heard of Playlist Live, but I just looked it up, and it sounds so cool!

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  31. Can i be a beta reader? Pleasepleaseplease? Also, can't wait to join that blogging group! Good luck in the new year!

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  32. That would be incredible, Amy! I've never done a half marathon, just 2 5k's, and I walked them. I love that you're so motivated. That's really inspirational.

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  33. Thanks so much, Gina! You're so sweet! There ares till tons of awesome places to travel in the U.S., and I hope to do more of that this year too in addition to internationally. Too bad I'm poor, but we'll see! Happy 2015!

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  34. Happy new year! I'm super jealous about the Supernatural Con and I really want to go see Taylor Swift in concert! I've been saying I need to make a media kit and blog business cards forever! This year I will make those happen! I definitely need to go to a blogging conference this year too!

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