My [Top 5] 2013 New Year's Resolutions

It's no secret that 2012 has sucked a lot of flying squirrel balls for the vast majority of us. The economy is still in the shithole, politicians can't make up their minds, and nobody got me an African penguin for Christmas. 

So, in spite of that I decided to have a little fun on Facebook & Twitter today:

And I realize that change doesn't happen without first sitting down and setting some goals. Here's my short list of 2013 New Year's resolutions.

1) Finish the first book in my long Sci-Fi/Fantasy series: Realms of Angelus. If I can get 10 pages done five times a week, I can have the first draft finished before school starts up again. I'll also have a draft to present to Professor Hanifan who runs our Writing Center at SUNY Albz. I also hope to publish it.

2) Publish some short fiction. I have several short story ideas laying around gathering dust. I'm going to submit one of my stories to Offcourse, SUNY's literary journal and go from there.

3) Spend less money. I've dug myself into a ton of debt this year, due to unfortunate circumstances with unstable housing, lack of work, etc. I'd like to get used to living a little more simply so I can save money and do some traveling outside of the country.

4) Get my passport. With the money I'll save from using my crock-pot more often and working out of libraries instead of coffee shops, I should have just enough to get my passport which will last me for ten years . It's my golden ticket.

5) Start applying for teaching jobs overseas or in other states. I'll be a senior in the fall and I don't wanna graduate jobless so that means getting a six month head-start -- at least. Some of my friends have had very positive experiences teaching in places like South Korea and Western Europe. SUNY also has a Study Abroad department which could help me out.

Well, that's my top five! Stay with this World Class Adventurer through the New Year for the latest commentary, travel info, creative writing, and general nonsense. Peace!