When the year (2017) started, I made a short list of things I wanted to accomplish come December 2017. Looking back now, I can confidently say I did really well, and got almost all of them done. I did a similar one for 2016, in case you want to read it, check it out here.

My resolutions 

Doing more with less. ✔❌

This is a little 50/50. Still working on it. 

Read 35 books. ✔ 

I read 35 and more! Whoop! 

Blog more. ✔ 

I managed to put up 42 posts. 42 posts you guys!!! That’s a lot for me considering I wasn’t even being consistent until the last month. 

Stick to my work out routine. ❌

This was a massive fail. Tried for a bit but ended up giving up. 

Feed my body, mind and soul with positivity. ✔

Did quite well on this and I’m still working on it. 

Read out of my comfort zone. ✔

I tried non fiction and science fiction, quite liked it! 

Read and complete a book series. ❌

I did not even try. I have a love hate relationship with series. 

Stick to my planner. ✔

I did a very good job with this, it really helped with my being organized. 

Grow my book collection. ✔
Books! Books! Books! I acquired some pretty great titles and enjoyed reading some! 
On the blog 

  • As I mentioned, I managed to put up 42 blog posts. 19 of them are book reviews! 
  • I started a blog series, Coffee With Fay, where I get to talk to really awesome bloggers and readers. (post goes up every Sunday)

  • I celebrated my 1 year blog anniversary. You can read that post here. 
  • I hit 200 followers.

  • I garnered 2300+ views! (small achievement that I am really proud of)

    On Reading 

    To be honest, I didn’t expect to read as much as I did last year. I surpassed my reading goal, 35 books, and read 80. 80!!!! In that list I read some pretty amazing books that I believe everyone should read. Watch out for that post next week. ☺

    In general 

    • I started listening to podcasts and I’m currently obsessed! My favorite right now has to be Mostlylitpod, where they discuss books and pop culture.
    • I got back to meditation and it has been really helpful.
    • I finally came into terms that I am a hoarder. 
    • Ginger tea. Can’t. Stop. Drinking. It. 
    • I finally got a bookshelf. Thank you mama! ❤
    • Local Wolves ~  an online and print publication delving into the most creative minds from the world of arts, entertainment and culture.
    • The Tig. Even if it’s no longer there, it was a blog that I went to a lot and I’ll surely miss. 

      That’s it for my 2017, I hope 2018 is even better! 


      How was your 2017? Read some interesting books? Watched some great shows? Listened to good music? Picked up a hobby?

      Tell me everything!