[to-do] for twenty-sixteen

     "I mean, I hate the futility of new year's resolutions, but".

be more: vocal, sincere, unapologetic, compassionate
carry on with the French
prioritise. remember, work first
write it down. write everything down
read: set texts, the Bible, interesting articles, for fun
keep going to Church
be a better friend
be patient with Mama and Dad and everyone, really
be money-wise, save for the future now
join the student radio production team
write one sonnet, and a sestina
call the sisters every other week
dance more, always dance
drink less, at least a little less. just don't get drunk
get an internship, work experience, volunteer
stay tidy, keep things presentable
pray every day, even a few words in the morning
start going to counselling, talk it out
travel. anywhere. get out there
make time for friends
maybe cook healthy meals every nowandthen
say no, but only when it must be said
organise each time, each space
keep going, never stand still but go slow
shed the superficialities
disconnect often
don't forget to be alone sometimes
take walks, jog, run, cycle, be outside more
carry on knowing and loving and supporting him
just think of the future and thank God.

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