14 in 2014: My Goals for the New Year

1. Write more blog posts - And by this I mean actually write. I feel like half the time I put up a post it's just "here look at these pretty pictures now". I want to get to know my readers, and I want you all to feel like you know me, as well.
2. Do more yoga - I started doing yoga at least once a week over the summer, but I became too busy with work once I moved to Boston. I would like to find a studio that suits me and my needs (I do not like doing yoga in a heated room) and go regularly.
3. Get back into dancing - I grew up dancing, and by high school I was attending classes/rehearsals almost every day of the week. I continued dancing through college, but not nearly as much. Now that I have graduated college, I want to keep dancing because it is such a passion of mine.
4. Land a job that I enjoy - As many of my readers know, I received a job offer right after graduation, but I stopped working there around Thanksgiving. Needless to say, I was miserable there. I am currently working all sorts of temp jobs, throwing in a few days here and there to make ends meet. I really want to get a job, in my field, that I actually like!
5. Move into a new apartment - I moved to Boston in July, and while I love living here, I don't necessarily love my apartment. There is no living room, no dishwasher, a kitchen that is hard to work in, and my room gets virtually no light. Granted I know all of these things are expensive to find in this city, but I would love to see if I can find something that better suits my needs (I do live in a great area, though).
6. Cook more - I really love to cook, but as I mentioned in number five, my kitchen is very small and hard to work in. I still want to make an effort to be able to cook more often, though, because I feel like I do not incorporate enough veggies into my diet. I have so many cookbooks and so many recipes that I would like to try, so this shouldn't be hard as long as I set my mind to it.
7. Read 50 books - this one is pretty self-explanatory. I love reading, so why not set a goal for myself. You can follow me on GoodReads (mlynn021) to check my progress.
8. Get rid of all my extra clothes - I currently have three large boxes of clothes I do not want that take up way too much room in apartment. I have posted a lot of them on my Storenvy (see the Shop My Closet tab), but they are not selling that fast. There is a Buffalo Exchange right down the street from me, so I plan on selling more clothes there and donating what I have that is super out of style.
9. Spend more time outside - I really love enjoying the outdoors, but I wasn't able to enjoy the many beautiful green spaces that Boston has to offer. I have every intention to make this happen this year (once the constant blizzards stop).
10. Get on a regular sleep schedule - Maintaining a regular sleep cycle is so critical for overall health, and currently my sleep is all over the place. I really want to start going to bed earlier and waking up earlier, so I can wait up refreshed and get more done.
11. Become more organized - this is pretty much just a blanket goal. I have yet to determine exactly how I would like to become more organized (except in everything!), only that I would like to do it.
12. Find an outlet for playing clarinet - Similar to dance, I have been playing clarinet for a very long time. I was the solo/principle clarinetist in my college's band and orchestra, and I would like to find a way to continue playing.
13. Bike all over Boston - I just need to find a bike that I can carry up the stairs, and then I will begin my journey! There are definitely parts of the city that I have yet to explore and would love to see on bike.
14. Appreciate the little things - This is just another way of rephrasing last year's goal of being more positive and being happier. Enjoying the little things certainly is a good way to achieve those two goals!

What do you think? Do you have any similar goals or other goals to share?