Happy New Year!
So we're in 2026 already. This has come around fast again. Quite a special year for me as I hit the big half century! 50!
So what plans have I for this year other than staying alive?
Reading - As I only read 2 books in 2025 I want to step it up this year. I was doing the Goodreads 25 books in 2025 challenge. So for me this year I hope to read the 23 books I didn't get to plus might throw some books on the 2026 TBR pile as mood reads.
I will do a 2026 TBR post soon.
Writing - As with reading I virtually did no writing. I think I wrote a half chapter. In 2026 I'm going to make sure I write at least a few times a week. This is why in January I have joined the online writing group, Write Magic on their January challenge. This year it's called Alice in Wonderland Accountability Challenge and there are 4 teams based on card decks. I am in the Clubs camp. On the first day I haven't started but hope to Monday or Tuesday.
Then continuing on, I hope to write a few hours a week throughout 2026.
Health - I'm badly out of shape and overweight. I'm hoping once all the Christmas goodies have run out I'll cut down on sweets and chocolate and eat more fruit and vegetables. I plan to walk more and eventually get back to the gym but taking it slowly.
Photos of my canal walk on January 2nd.
Work - At the moment I'm still working temporarily in Bradford in office work. The job keeps rolling over and I will keep alert to any changes going forward. If so, I'll have to get applying for other jobs.
Other - Last year I hardly went to any new Waterstones. So money permitting I want to start visiting new Waterstones stores plus any other Independent Book Shops I find along the way.
As well as Edge-Lit in September I'm hoping to go to more events and travel to more places around the UK and maybe abroad.
So what are your plans for 2026?
Neil x
