Friday ⭑ May 29, 2026

I figured that since I'm trying to work on myself (which 95% of the time I keep failing at and I'm back to square one lol but it's fine, all part of the process, right?), why not make a list of small and short-term to long-term life goals for me to look forward to (and make life worth living).

These lists are absolutely self-indulgent, though sometimes it's heavily influenced by the things I've seen or read on the internet, which I think I could also pull it off too. I apologize if these goals may sound too simple or basic to others.

Short-term goals:

• Minimum of 1 hour gaming session. Maximum would be 2, if I'm really engrossed with a quest or having fun with exploration.
• Lower the caffeine intake. In addition to this, seek for other healthier options aside from water (I have no problems with water intake).
• Continue writing on the journal. I am unable to stick to a routine daily and I cram up the daily journal that I'm supposed to write, well, daily (duh).
• Go back to reading. Physical copies of books are too expensive, so opt for an ebook instead and try reading again. I feel like my English skills and vocabulary are currently rusty and limited.
• Limit screentime. Try to set a limit of no screentime an hour before bedtime, until I can finally go for a daily screentime limit without the help of a timer or something.
• Learn makeup. I should really start to learn the basics of makeup 101; doesn't need to have extremely complicated or cool-looking combination. Just a simple, no-make-up type of look, I don't know.
• Try out cute little cafe. Being holed up in my room and broke as hell, I'm missing out on cute little cafes and pop-up stores in my city. It's not pratical in this economy and can be quite expensive too, but every once in a while treating myself wouldn't be too bad, no?

Long-term goals:

• Be kinder to myself.
• Regulate my negative emotions. If I'm not being a depressed, pessimistic little shit, I am out here hating on people.
• Get a driver's license. Need to actually lock in and sign up for driving lessons THEN pass the driver's test and finally get my driver's license. No matter how long and how many retakes it gets.
• Save up. For emergencies + future. I am currently counting threads and pennies with my current situation.
• Get back on my past hobbies. Draw or doodle at least 30 minutes to an hour again or write a small chapter per day of a story that I have long dropped since 2014.
• Move out. Once I have saved up enough for a rent (and can pay 2 months advance, including the bills and other expenses). Hopefully soon.

The lists may be updated from time to time, if I feel like I needed to add or remove something. Just wanted to write it here on a blog so there's something that I could look back into.