Also known as I am turning 30, so time to get my shit together.
Or even, anything planned had to be postponed from 2020 .
I mean, who didn’t postpone things this past year? Lucky you if you didn’t. I postponed a load of plans, mainly travel plans. But Let’s face it 2020 is a year to forget. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mind being off work. I LOVED being able to step back and focus on things that have been overlooked in the past 10 years.
And, don’t get me wrong, these 9 months (I KNOW) off work haven’t been wasted. I wouldn’t have been here talking to you on this platform if it wasn’t for the pandemic. And I wouldn’t have actually realised that I want different things than I though a couple of years ago – apart from early retirement, that was always there ?.
So, I thought to share them with you. Perhaps someone else can relate. Who knows.
Anyway, there we go:
Go back to study.
This has been in my head from a little before the whole COVID thing. I was never really sure of what I would go back to study, but now that I had time to do proper research and see the options, I have set my heart onto 2 lines of study.
Get a driving license.
This was a plan for spring 2020, though the pandemic ruined it. Just for clarification, I always opted out of getting one because of living in London. I mean, who needs one right? Well, you do if you wanna get around in the middle of a pandemic.
Travel again.
As soon as it possible. Don’t get get me wrong, the idea of popping on a plane right now makes me cringe. But, in the world where this stupid virus has gone f**k himself, I want to resume those travel plans I had for 2020. Going home will be the first thing. I really miss home. Then go back to the USA and FINALLY spend some time with my bestie on those California beaches. Sweden, Paris, Amsterdam. All those places we had planned for a weekend away and couldn’t.
Take better care of my health.
This is very generic, but the pandemic and the shielding has brought up issues that I thought were under control. I ended up in hospital recently and my mental health has taken a toll again, possibly because my GP seems to think that I am faking it. So, as I am fed up with being taken for granted, the idea is to seek help elsewhere. Maybe home again.
Do more of what I love
I really miss swimming guys. I have been off it for almost a year, as my local pool is constantly full. But also, I haven’t been taking any pictures with my analog camera in ages, since I normally take it with me on travels. I found that I still had a full unused roll in my camera, from god knows when. So you get my point.
Buy a house.
I mean, this is a dream, more than a plan. It gives me the chills just writing it down and also makes me laugh at myself. I am hoping that as the smarty pants that do finances are actually right on their predictions. And IF the market on housing goes down, MAAAAYBE we could invest onto something. I doubt though. First time buyer here, so good luck to me.
Enough of me and my cry out to this pandemic. What are you all planning for 2021?
Congratulations for some fantastic decisions, awesome ideas..
These are great goals. We definitely all should be taking better care of our health and planning to get out of the house as soon as we can too.
Indeed! Thank you Giulia!
Good luck with your driving goal this month! I was one of those who passed their test when they were 17… I really don’t drive much (as I also live in London), but it does mean you can rent a car.. and now you’ve learnt as a non-teenager, you’re insurance will be cheaper!
I love this. I too want to finish my house and am getting my license this year 🙂 Cheers to a better 2021
Yes! I love that lots of us want to get their license. Well, good luck to you Alita!
LOVE THIS! I’m 29 this year and I’m definitely feeling like I need to get my shit together a bit more. I’ve started the process with life coaching but I’m really trying to take it to the next level this year. Taking more care of my health and doing what I love are on my lists too!
Ahaha, I love that we agree! I wish you the best of luck Jenny. We need more people helping others in the world!
I really hope I can travel more and take care of my health this year! I also want to save more for future plans. You have some great ideas here. Thank you for sharing 😀
Thank you Merry! What are your plans, apart from travel? Xx
I really hope this year is better than last. I want to feel free and enjoy this year. xx
Thank you Katie! Me too! I just simply can’t wait to hug my mom! Xx
I really hope that travel resumes soon. So much of my plans in 2021 are riding on it! All the best with all of your goals in 2021. Remember to take breaks and time off even as you settle back into the rhythm of work/study! 🙂
Hey Ming, thank you so much for your sweet words! I hope you get to fulfil your plans too!Definitely will take breaks. I am lucky though that i am old enough to technically be a good judge of that!?
Nice post. It’s a good thing to set and plan out what you want to achieve in a year. Good luck with your plans.
Thank you Anita! If there is one thing I pride myself into is setting plans! I normally also follow them, but 2020 had other plans for me ?
These are some great goals you have set. Mine is to learn to drive and look after my health better too. We can do this!
Thank you Kelly, and good luck on the driving! My mum said to me there will be more trouble on the street by the time I learn ?
What are the two things you wanted to study after doing your research? I don’t really have any plans for 2021, but I guess I should sort out my PhD proposal now we’ll be allowed to interact with people in person again by the summer
Hello! I am looking to study Classical Studies and Archeology. You should go for your PHD! If there’s one thing 2020 taught me is to fulfil your dreams!
I feel you on so many fronts but especially on the health one. (My GP is super dismissive too!) So my biggest goal will be to look after my physical and mental health better than I have been.
Hope 2021 is a better year for you and that you get to achieve most, if not all, of the things you mentioned here. ?
It is so frustrating that my GP is like this! Even after I ended up in hospital, with barely any oxygen, she still thinks it’s all in my head. Ugh it makes me angry only talking about it.
I hope both of us get to look after ourselves better.hopefully this new year will bring some joy 🙂
These are some great plans you have in mind for this year. I wish all the success in achieving these things. This year I definitely want to focus on myself and my mindset. A year of growth. Thank you for sharing. Happy new year!
Lauren http://www.bournemouthgirl.com
Happy New Year Lauren! Thank you for your kind words and wishing you all the best!xx
House in the country side!!!!!! Let’s make it happen no matter what!. Let’s be neighbours, then we can do yoga together, we can dog sit for you when you travel or are in school and you can borrow my car for your driving test ??
Ahaha yes! Or you can teach me! Xx
Aw! Yes, I hope 2021 will be much better. I loved 2020 too as it taught me so much but sometimes it feels like a waste of a year. I would definitely love to save/make more money, do some home renovations and hopefully travel 🙂
Yes, the travel is still a very uncertain thing. I didn’t fully dislike 2020, but looking forward some easier times for sure! X