Goals

2026 Goals

This list of goals for the new year is probably far too big, tbh. This year is going to be a huge one, potentially (hopefully) involving the finalization of a divorce and the moving to a new country. The word for the year is ESCAPE, which goes for all things. Escape this marriage, escape this country, escape impending poverty and helplessness, escape the trap of “no way out.” As the Six of Swords says: It’s time to cut and run.

Writing (0 of 4+)
This year is more about branching outwards! Focusing on shorter works and original fic.

  • Write one original (non-ff) novel
  • Write something in the paranormal podcasters series
  • Write one standalone Aziracrow from potential backlog list
  • Write a story for TIC7 zine
  • Possibility: write a one-shot each month (can combine with other goals):
  • Possibility: participate in a Bang
  • Possibility: longer collab with Rainstorm
  • Possibility: update my first fanfic

Travel (0 of 2)
These may have to be adjusted if bureaucracy gets in the way…

  • Move to Germany post-divorce and apply for language-learning visa
  • TIC7 (August)

Study (0 of 3+)
Again, this might have to adjust re: bureaucracy.

  • Continue to study German through home tools with regular practice until enrolled in a visa language-learning course
  • Reach an appropriate level of German based on the start of the course (tbd)
  • Watch ProCreate tutorials for improving art skills

Artistic (0 of 6+)
Digital art (long on the list, or new to try) and photography goals.

  • BL karaoke group
  • quintet for TM/RL
  • finish self-portrait
  • make a new avatar for myself
  • Official photoshoots (4+):
  • Create cosplay costumes (2):
  • possibility: official cover art for fics

Other 
The miscellaneous stuff that doesn’t fit elsewhere.

  • At least one memorial cat tattoo, if finances allow
  • Try the climbing gym in San Antonio
  • Update or delete photography website (before March)
  • Create a very specific Christmas gift
  • Acquire photobooks (6+):
  • 2026 Watch Priorities (7):
  • 2026 Book Priorities (28):
  • 2026 Fic Priorities (33):

Last updated: 12/31/25

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Note: This page is for my yearly or short-term goals. My bucket list has its own dedicated page.