~ 2026 ~
When my boyfriend asked me if I had any new years resolutions, I spikily responded 'I celebrate new year at Samhain.' I then proceeded to explain what Samahin (pronounced 'sowin') was and as I was doing this, realised I did not make any resolutions on the spooky moon holiday and actually, by saying that, I was perhaps being a bit pointlessly contrary. What I was really saying was that I felt too individual and cool for new years resolutions, but my little pedantic, list-craving, novelty-seeking brain actually quite liked the idea. My logical, knows-me-too-well brain as knows that I will never stick them and end up inevitably disappointing at failing something else. However, perhaps I could use quiet time of year to reflect a little on what would help me feel better day to day. 1. My main goal for this year is to live more sustainably and work towards a more zero waste style household/approach. I started a part-time remote degree in Environmental Science in October an...