3. A New Year, A New Friend

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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>The Basics</em></span> <strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> <strong>Pronouns:</strong> <strong>Country:</strong> <span style="font-size: large;"><em>The New Year</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><strong>Do you have any resolutions?:</strong> <strong>Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?:</strong> <strong>Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?:</strong> <strong>Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:</strong> <strong>Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?:</strong> (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) <strong>What were your favorite memories from the past year?:</strong> <strong>Do you have any new years traditions?:</strong> <strong>Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?:</strong> <em><span style="font-size: large;">The New Friends</span></em> <strong>What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?:</strong> <strong>What do you like to read about?:</strong> <strong>How often do you check your friends feed?:</strong> <strong>Do you have any deal-breakers?:</strong> <strong>Do you mind reading about fandom?:</strong> <strong>If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:</strong> <em><span style="font-size: large;">Currently...</span></em> <strong>Reading:</strong> <strong>Watching:</strong> <strong>Playing:</strong> <strong>Thinking about:</strong> <strong>Hobby/Interest:</strong> <strong>Planning for:</strong>

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[kirundo]

Hi stranger, I think we could get along, I do love photography as well :) and I have had intercontinental, interracial relationships, so I can relate. I'm not sure if I can live up to two posts per week, sometimes workwise I can't but I always make up for that :)

[kirundo]

Hello you! I feel the same about reading blogs with pics, why I post pic dump entries quite regularly :) and I do love seeing them in other journals too! I think we could get along really well, I'm late to the party, so my entry is faaar back :)

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[kirundo]

Hey there!

I totally love DITL posts and I've been blogging forever as well, it's been really nice meeting so many people from so many places and becoming friends with most of them! I totally get what you mean :)

I think we'd get on really well :)

[luxmarina]

Sure, I'll add you back!

[prowler_pilot]

Thanks, I've added you back!

[falena]

Added you!

[falena]

Sure. Adding you back!

[howsmyenglish]

Taken together with your username it sounds somewhat surprising ;D, but still very nice, thank you! :)
We have several mutual friends (and ones I'm particularly fond of at that), and I also step outside to smell the rain! I think all of this means we could be a good match, so I'm adding you!

[howsmyenglish]

I think "dive into" in this case means "to try out".
I think my interpretation is much more fun ;P

[vettenisse]

Sure thing! I'll add you now :-)

[moonreviews]

I've been sewing for over 10 years, so making a sweater takes me just a little over an hour - can't go to the city and find a store to buy a nice one in that timeframe!

Two years ago I also bought an embroidery machine, because embroidering by hand on clothes just took a loooooong time every time (some of the things I made pictures of, which is certainly not everything I made with it!).
I went to a store to try out several machines and I went for the Brother Innov-is V3 Limited Edition, because I can use large embroidery frames with that machine (I had saved up quite some money during the two years that I couldn't go on holiday because of covid :P). I noticed I'm using the 20x30 cm frame a lot! If you buy a sewing/embroidery combination machine, you can often only use the smaller frames (around 10x10 cm). And I really like embroidering skirts.

On the other hand, I can't knit XD

[silviarambles]

Hello! I’m also an expat (Italian living in the UK) and I’m always interested in reading about people’s experiences living somewhere different from their country of origin. Plus, I think we might have interests in common. Friends?

[zhelana]

hi there, sounds good :)

[kirundo]

Awesome :)

[kirundo]

Woohoo!

[kirundo]

Awesome!

[pineapple_sour]

Sure thing!

[vendettadays]

The Basics
Name: V
Pronouns: they/them

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really resolutions, but I do have a few goals this year, like my writing/word count goals, my inevitable "this is a list of books I want to read this year" which I will not read a single one of, sames goes to the list of games I want to play, or play again (Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Horizon…) I really should add exercising as a goal too…
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: So many! My "To Read List" is ever growing. I have a particular love for k-dramas and rely heavily on the "coming soon" category on Netflix for new things to watch, unless they star actors/actresses who I enjoy watching then I'll probably be waiting in anticipation for.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Moving house and Lunar New Year celebrations are the most immediate events coming up, but other than that nothing major planned. I'll take life as it comes this year.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Nothing at the moment, but I'm hoping to spend more time doing my current interests (reading and writing).
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I didn't set out any resolutions last year. I did give myself a word count goal, which I thought I wouldn't hit. I didn't but still got very close!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Travelling internationally for the first time since the pandemic to see family and friends; and to see my favourite k-pop group perform live.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Watching London's New Year's fireworks.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Reading and writing more, but also putting aside some time when I do neither so that I can play some games, draw, catch up on TV shows.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Anyone who is relatively active in posting. Having interest in common would be nice, but not a must.
What do you like to read about?: Anything, I'm open to reading anything if it catches my interest.
How often do you check your friends feed?: I try daily, if not, then a few times a week.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Please, no bigotry.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I adore fandom—I'm in it too. Please go right ahead and talk about it to your heart's content! I'd love to read about it!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Any! I may not be familiar with them, but I'm open to learning about them irrespective of medium. If I can find it, I'll give it a go. I have a few comfort fandoms I return to often, like Harry Potter, Naruto, Star Trek: Discovery.

Currently...
Reading: Warrior Nun fic, in particular Avatrice. Re-reading Backwards to Oregon by Jae.
Watching: Passively watching Suits now at Season 3; Actively watching Hospital Playlist, Behind Every Star, Twenty Five Twenty One.
Playing: Sadly, nothing at the moment.
Thinking about: About the fic I need to finish for a single-fandom exchange due very soon, work tomorrow, how to start packing for a move, snowflake_challenge
Hobby/Interest: Reading (sci-fi, fantasy, sapphic romances, LGBTQ, books written by Asian / Asian Diaspora writers); writing fic and occasional original works; playing the ukulele (poorly)
Planning for: all the things I have to fit in in the next few weeks

[vysila]

The Basics
Name: vysila
Age: 70
Pronouns: She/her, although it's fine to refer to me however you find easiest
Country: southern USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I do a Word of the Year which helps guide me. That word for 2023 is 'Focus'. I am also about halfway through a 101 Things in 1,001 Days project so there are plenty of goals.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: A friend gifted me with a Disney+ subscription and I am having a great time working through all the newer content, especially Star Wars and Marvel. Not into gaming. Reading preferences are mysteries, apocalyptic and dystopia, science fiction and fantasy.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I have three trips in the planning stage; the biggest one is my bucket list trip to Venice, Italy.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'm not much into crafts, but I'd like to try my hand at drawing and painting. And learn enough Italian to get by during my Venice trip.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Not resolutions, but I did accomplish quite a few things on my 101 list.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Turning 70, discovering the Wheel of Time universe, my son and daughter-in-law buying their first house!
Do you have any new years traditions?: I rewatch the original Star Wars trilogy every New Year's Day.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Keep my focus on high priority goals and take those planned trips. And keep up the physical activity.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I like friends my own age because we have common references, but I also like to meet younger people who can offer me new perspectives and keep me lively. People who love fandom and those who don't. People from different countries and lifestyles. Open minded people with an enthusiasm for life. DW is my only online platform these days and so I love to meet and read about a wide range of people and interests.
What do you like to read about?: I love to read daily life posts, family, travel (with photos please!), hobbies, random stuff and fandom stuff.
How often do you check your friends feed?: At least once daily and I comment a lot. What's the point of having a friends list if not to interact? I generally post daily, or close to it. (Also, my journal has a lot of locked posts if that is an issue for you.)
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Not fond of people whose default setting is anger, narrow-mindedness, condescension or self-righteousness. I'm pretty liberal in my opinions, so anyone with super strong opinions to the opposite is hard for me to deal with. I'm trying to keep sane in this crazy world so prefer not too much content on current headlines /politics – a little is okay.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I love it! I've been in fandom for close to 60 years and can't imagine anything better.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Bring them on! I might find a new fandom to love. My three forever fandoms are Star Wars (Han/Luke), Man from UNCLE (Napoleon/Illya) and Wheel of Time.

Currently...
Reading: Am returning books to the library today, so who knows what I'll come home with!
Watching: Star Wars Rebels, an animated series. Also, finishing up a rewatch of M*A*S*H.
Playing: Not a gamer. Listening to a rock/pop mix (60's – 2000's) station on the radio. Used to play flute and piano, but not for a long time now.
Thinking about: Right now, trying to make selections for my upcoming bathroom renovation.
Hobby/Interest: I write fanfic and (used to) make fan vids, cooking, jigsaw puzzles, a bit of gardening in better weather, perpetual decluttering, reading, cuddling with my cat.
Planning for: A lot of things – travel, home renovations, more social activities, improving my health and controlling my diabetes, learning Italian, enjoying a happy and fulfilled retirement.

[vendettadays]

Alchemy of Souls is on my to-watch list! Manga/light novels are the best, so are fantasy/sci-fi novels. The Lunar New Year is so much earlier this year—feels like I've barely had time to rest from preparing for the (Gregorian) New Year and now having to get ready for the Lunar New Year :D

[pianogurl330]

I love Golden Girls! Thanks! I added you back! :)

[dadi]

aaahhh finally somebody closer to my own age :) And I think we could be a good fit...mind if I ad you?

[vysila]

Please do. I will add you back!

[solteronita]

Yes! :)

[motodraconis]

Adding you so you can take a look at my journal before you decide, but I'm a British immigrant to Norway, moved 5 years ago, and also working on my Norsk.