January 19

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2015 Nerd Year’s Resolutions

By: Meg Humphrey

 

So I may not have exactly hit all of my resolutions last year. That’s pretty normal for me as I’m sure it is for many people. Reminder: if you didn’t accomplish something you wanted to, think about all of the amazing things you DID do. I didn’t find a new job this year, but I joined a Star Wars podcast, Far Far Away Radio, that has brought a ton of joy to my life. I may not have lost very much body fat, but I ran three 5Ks this year. It’s all about perspective, so make sure you’re not too hard on yourself. Also don’t let it stop you from making a new set of resolutions this year (unless it stresses you out, then don’t worry about it). These are the things I’d like to work on in 2015!

 NYR 2015 2

Stay current with the new Star Wars canon.

There’s a lot of stuff going on in the Star Wars universe right now (I’m already behind), and plenty of it is now designated as being canon – meaning in the actual approved movie timeline by Lucasfilm. There are new novels, comics, TV shows, and short stories to imbibe and I want to keep my Star Wars knowledge to peak levels.

 

Make some art.

When I was in high school and college I sketched a lot. I’ve fallen out of the habit, but it’s something I’ve started to get into again. I forgot the joys of creating something like that and sharing it with others. My aim is to make a coloring book based on Star Wars creatures this year!

 NYR 2015 3

Keep up with Crossfit.

I’m nerdy about fitness, so this totally counts. More on my actual crossfit introduction later, but I’ve tried this out, drank the kool-aid, and I want to see where it takes me. I’m getting closer to Vin Diesel status WOD by WOD.

 NYR 2015 1

Finish a Cosplay.

I have all the materials I need, wigs included, for an unbelievably awesome crossover cosplay. It’d be a) a shame for all of that material (and money) to go to waste and b) it’s so cool everyone needs to see it. I must finish this year for Emerald City Comic Con.