Filthy Casual for Life

I’m a bit late to the party, but I wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

If I could summarize 2024 in one word, it would be CHANGE. From moving back into a rebuilt office after a fire to getting a new puppy. Wait. I haven’t told you about the new puppy!

Meet Mochi. We don’t know his breed yet. We’re hoping to do a doggie DNA test soon. We’re thinking he’s a chiweenie. Yuki is a great big brother. Rikka watches over Mochi with a motherly eye. Muffin hates him LOL.

My goals for 2025.

Blogging. I recently got a shoutout from Crow’s World of Anime and it has motivated me to get back on track and continue my anime coverage. The past two seasons have been hard for me. I don’t know if it is anime or blogging burnout, but I haven’t completed a review of a single show in those two seasons.

Work. The paralegals in my office have been given new “billing quotas” at work. I haven’t had to worry about billing quotas in 16 years, so it has been a very unwelcomed challenge for me. But, if I want a job, I have to pivot, right? So, my work goal is to meet my billing goals and hopefully prove that I actually do work.

Travel. We’re going on a cruise in a few weeks, so I am ready for that. But, most importantly, save up for Japan. We have concrete plans to go in 2027. We were going to fly business class, but it just isn’t in the budget. In 2026, we’re going on a family cruise to Aruba. That’s going to be fun, too. Got to save a lot of cash!

Exercise. Boy have I been slacking. However, with the looming Japan trip, I really need to get some muscle strength built. My husband just installed an exercise rack in the garage and has really fleshed out a cute home gym. I am going to HAVE to get him to be my trainer and teach me how to use the equipment.

Reading. I want to read my manhwa/manga this year. Maybe do a few intro posts to what I am reading. I don’t think I can commit to a whole series because I’ve been having commitment issues. But, I would still like to share at least the first volume of a series.

I hope that together, we can reach our blogging goals and real-life goals. Happy New Year and here’s to a blessed 2025!