3. A New Year, A New Friend

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[chromaskies]

The Basics
Name: B
Age: 30's
Pronouns: she/her
Country: US

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really. I'm kind of a weird one when it comes to resolutions. I more so like to call them goals instead because I feel that doesn't limit my time to accomplish a specific task. Having a yearly deadline is more stressful lol.

Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I'd like to read more, just in general. Some specific ones would be the few Dean Koontz books Hubby and I have. Also with music and games in general, I'd like to expand our shared playlist with more metal and synthwave. Elder Scrolls Online has been whispering in my ear to play it more so I will likely dive back into that world!

Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not really. We need to continue to catch up and get on top of our finances (which have struggled this last year) so there's that.

Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'd more so like to learn new things to sew and to make, such as jewelry. That's really been my only focus when it comes to creative hobbies. Writing has been on the backburner for a while, but I'd eventually like to read the "Writing Fiction for Dummies" that we own and apply what I learn from that!

Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Honestly, I don't even remember if I made any goals at the beginning of last year lmao. (It's been a very rough year so my memory is very foggy)

What were your favorite memories from the past year?: While it was a rough year, I cherish all the snuggles from Hubby and my dog, Mister. One huge one that stands out though is from here recently when we were spending time with Mister. He was laying in my lap, enjoying all the loves I was giving him and then Hubby came over to us and sat down. Mister left my lap and plopped down in his, laying a paw on Hubby's belly. That's one of the sweetest things I'd every seen from Mister.

Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really. We used to watch the ball drop on TV, but otherwise, my family and I would just make snacks to enjoy for the evening.

Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: More snugs from Hubs is always a want and need lol. But overall, I just want to continue to enjoy life, even though I live with depression. I also want to sew a lot more too. I've been kind stagnant with my sewing, but I miss making things. Lastly, I want to save more money, even if it's just a bit at time, it's still better than nothing. I can think of many times this last year that a savings would have greatly helped.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I'm very open to friending those who I share commonalities with, but I'd love gaming and creative hobby friends! But to also add to this, I want to make friends to talk to and have an actual friendship with.

What do you like to read about?: What makes you, you! Also, creative projects, games you're playing, question memes, life happenings etc. I'm not picky. However, if you're posts are heavily into kinks, I'm not against friendship, but I just won't have much to say to it. (I'm very much of a "whatever makes you happy" kind of person. If it makes a person happy to do a certain thing, then I'm happy. I just may not have anything to say to it.)

How often do you check your friends feed?: Currently, it hasn't been a lot, but I'm going to be more active since life has calmed down a lot. Before the year go really rough for us, I'd usually check every other day.

Do you have any deal-breakers?: Trump Supporters, covid deniers, those who are heavily conservative, bigots, and racists. I keep my opinions to myself, but I just won't get along with those things listed. Mine and Hubby's motto in life is just don't be a dick to others. Life is hard for many and you never know what the people around you are going through.

Do you mind reading about fandom?: I like to read about fandom. My only thing is if I'm not into a specific fandom, I may not have much to say to it. I still like to read about it though!

If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'd love more Animal Crossing (and Pikmin) friends! I religiously play New Horizons and Pocket Camp so it would be fun to read about and enjoy that with friends. Hubby and I play that alot, as well as Pikmin Bloom.

Currently...
Reading: I don't remember the last time I had extra time to read :c
Watching: Mainly youtube now days. Various youtubers, such as Linus Tech Tips and ChilledChaos, among the many we watch.
Playing: Alot. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Pikmin Bloom, Pokemon Go, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and heavily modded Skyrim lol.
Thinking about: Side jobs to do to help our income.
Hobby/Interest: Unfortunately, because of work, games and chores, I haven't been doing much.
Planning for: A small get together with my parents for new years, aside from that, not much else.

[moontrips]

The Basics
Name: Churi
Age: 33
Pronouns: they/them
Country: US

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: no
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: uh. if I can finally clear my backlog some, sure. the single new game I got this year was Splatoon 3... phew. not new stuff, but there's a decent amount of music I wanna check out but haven't yet.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: no
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: no
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I don't do resolutions
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: working with my case manager Delaney was great, a shame I had to switch because she was having health problems. :( the lady I'm working with now is good, but Delaney was the perfect fit and I miss her.
Do you have any new years traditions?: have a lil drinky on new year's eve, eat good food... I also put my Christmas decorations away on new year's day. if that counts?
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: mmmmmmmmm. I dunno. I'd like to say I wanna get super into toy collecting again, but I'm stuck in a tiny apartment that barely has enough room for me and what I already have... though most of it is stored away. can't display shit. I know I'll still get stuff, because of course I will. but it won't be like I'd want it to be.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: uh. some pals more into gaming would be cool...?
What do you like to read about?: uhhhhh, whatever, really. except for fannish stuff.
How often do you check your friends feed?: at least once a day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: basically, don't be gross, weird, or a jerk. I think that summarizes it. I feel the sort of person I am and the sort of beliefs I have are pretty obvious without me having to have a list of dealbreakers. but also, read my profile before adding me.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: yes, I am not interested. people conflate the words "fandom" and "interest" these days... I am fine with the latter, but uninterested in the former. I stay out of fandom. stayed out of it for more than 10 years now.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:

Currently...
Reading: nothing
Watching: a number of let's plays
Playing: uh... nothing consistently. I'll note Splatoon 3 separately. the full list of games in progress is long, but here goes... Puyo Puyo Fever 2, Harvest Moon Magical Melody, The Great Ace Attorney 2, Bayonetta 2, Story of Seasons(no subtitle), Pokemon HeartGold, New Pokemon Snap, Harvest Moon Animal Parade
Thinking about: pizza
Hobby/Interest: gaming, toy collecting, more on my profile, more in depth on my carrd(which is on my profile)
Planning for: nothing

[beckyonmars]

The Basics
Name: Becky
Age: 36
Pronouns: she/her
Country: England

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really. I have five goals instead.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Not anything that comes immediately to mind. I want to read more Agatha Christie but that isn’t new as such…
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I’m going to Paris in October, a few shows in London. Nothing too intense. Sicily is a remote possibility too.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Yes, creating miniatures/miniature worlds.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I honestly don’t know…
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I got into my dream university. Matriculation ceremony at said dream university. It still doesn’t feel real!
Do you have any new years traditions?: Try to get it over as quickly as possible! I really don’t enjoy new year/the festive season.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Build more Lego, read more books- my aim is 52.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: People that are similarly bookish/creative.
What do you like to read about?: see above
How often do you check your friends feed?: at least once a day
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Positive vibes only!
Do you mind reading about fandom?: no but I don’t really have any fandoms myself
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: N/A

Currently...
Reading: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Watching: a mini docu series called Predators narrated by Tom Hardy.
Playing: none
Thinking about: how much I love and miss my Nan who passed away in 2022
Hobby/Interest: colouring, cross stitch, Lego, reading
Planning for: seeing more musical theatre and travelling more

[yamamanama]

The Basics
Name: Yamamanama
Age: 38
Pronouns: ő
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: No.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Games: Horizon. Shadow of the Colossus. Books: a bunch. Haven't decided which ones yet. Most likely The Galaxy and the Ground Within very soon.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Several concerts.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one)
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Concerts and seeing family.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Just leftover Chinese food.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: I'd love to get back into art but this pandemic has made it so hard.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Anyone.
What do you like to read about?: Art and music, video games. Animals.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Once a day at least.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I want nothing to do with the anti-vax movement.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I wouldn't read it but I'd read other non-fandom entries.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:

Currently...
Reading: Robert Silverberg: The Alien Years
Watching: Nothing right now.
Playing: Nothing right now.
Thinking about: Weird old video games.
Hobby/Interest: Art, music, books, video games, animals.
Planning for: Getting through winter. Coronaviruses going the way of hallucigenia.

[ex_flameandsong751]

The Basics
Name: Jon
Age: over 40
Pronouns: he/him [exclusively] - I'm a trans man
Country: USA

The New Year

Most of this section doesn't apply to me or I'm uncomfortable discussing it publicly; you can see my list of goals for 2023 here.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: People who are empathetic and open-minded.
What do you like to read about?: Daily life. Hyperfixating on special interests. Cats and other pets.
How often do you check your friends feed?: At least a couple times a day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: No TERFs, no homophobes, no racists, no antisemites, no conservatives/Trumpers/QAnon, no tankies, no COVID deniers [I have long COVID]. No fandom antis [I write dirtybadwrong queer porn]. Please be over 18 [I would honestly prefer you be 25+]. If you have certain people friended I will not add you for mental health and safety reasons, if you have to ask "who" you're probably fine.

The fandom question is irrelevant to me because while I am a fandom content creator [Silmarillion], I don't share fandoms with most of my friends.

I have a stickied About Me post here which echoes some of this information and adds some other relevant points - I would strongly recommend reading it before friending me so you know what to expect.

Thanks chromaskies for hosting this friending meme!

[niko_reubens]

The Basics
Name: Nikolai (Niko)
Age: 33
Pronouns: he/him, they/them
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really?
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Trying to get back into Torah study.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not that I'm aware of. Going to try to get my license this year.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I wanna try YouTubing again, but I just.... IDK.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Nope, lol.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Meeting everyone on DreamWidth.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Nope, just watching the ball drop at Times Square. Hopefully one day we will do it in person.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: IDK.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Anyone who doesn't mind my ramblings and writing. My two sticky posts will tell you everything you need to know about me.
What do you like to read about?: A little bit of everything.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily, even if I don't comment.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I don't want friends who are bigots, Trump supporters, anti-vaxxers, COVID deniers, or antisemites.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Most of my posts, when not about work or life, are fandom related.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Any except for Good Omens.

Currently...
Reading: Nothing atm.
Watching: Some true crime show.
Playing: Nothing rn. Might play Donkey Kong Country later.
Thinking about: Stuff.
Hobby/Interest: Writing, RP, video games.
Planning for: IDK yet.

[autumndaze]

The Basics
Name: Fall
Age: 30
Pronouns: She/her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I'm going to set my reading goal at 80 again I guess.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: There is a TON of stuff coming out this year from Martha Wells, Steven Brust, C.S. Pacat, a bunch of mangaka, and a ton of danmei are getting official English translations. Hades II beta is supposedly coming out, and I have a toooon of shows and stuff to catch up on.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I'm planning on doing a Moshang big bang event this year, but that's it.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'd like to get back into piano and maybe learn Korean or Japanese.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I beat my goal of 80 books read (should be around 208).
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Spending time with friends and writing fics.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Sleep XD
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Writing, hanging out with friends, watching shows and films.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Anyone, really. I'm leftist, ace, a writer, and nerdy. If you're rightwing or uber Christian, really not gonna work out.
What do you like to read about?: Fantasy, mostly, but speculative fiction generally. Hurt/comfort.
How often do you check your friends feed?: I usually check my reading page once a day, maybe once every 2 days at most.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: No antis, no rightwingers, no zealots.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I'm super into lots of fandoms so I don't mind reading about fandom.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: No preference. I might zone out on sports and celebrity news, though.

Currently...
Reading: A lot of things, but "The Deer King" by Uehashi Nahoko, "Mo Dao Zu Shi" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (reread), "Yona of the Dawn", "Lout of Count's family"... and a lot of things I'm forgetting lol
Watching: A lot of anime and stuff. I started the new Witcher live-action miniseries the other day and hope to finish it.
Playing: Dorfromantik and Pokemon Scarlet.
Thinking about: Fanfiction I'm preparing for publication lol
Hobby/Interest: Writing, piano, singing, video games, reading
Planning for: The Moshang Big Bang that has sign-ups this month. Need to come up with a plot lol

[pianogurl330]

The Basics
Name: Leslie/pianogurl330
Age: 30s
Pronouns: She/her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Exercising more, reading 35 books, and writing more
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I just started playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, but nothing really.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not really.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I would love to learn to crochet, someday!
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I did meet my reading goal of 30 books last year!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Spending time with my husband and hooligan cats. Starting my DW and meeting my lovely F-list!
Do you have any new years traditions?: Sleep haha!
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Hopefully reading and writing more!

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: People that are kind and friendly, have some similar interests and if we don't just be open minded. :)
What do you like to read about?: Anything that the person likes to post- I don't mind reading about your life or about your artwork or a piece of fic you wrote! :)
How often do you check your friends feed?: I try to aim for Daily but sometimes the day gets away from me so several times a week.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: No Trump supporters, anti COVID people, anti science people, racists, bigots, antisemitism, no TERFs, no homophobes
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind, sometimes a person's fandom leads me to read or watch what they're talking about in their DW
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Anything, I'm open minded

Currently...
Reading: Still need to pick a book to start the year
Watching: Abbot Elementary, Law & Order: SVU, Wednesday, Dead to Me, NCIS, Bob's Burgers
Playing: Disney Dreamlight Valley, Fortnight, Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Thinking about: Cats, always cats haha
Hobby/Interest: (see profile page)
Planning for: Hopefully a more quiet year ahead.

[jayregee]

The Basics
Name: Regis
Age: 43
Pronouns: He/Him
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Trying to cut down on sugary treats.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Nothing new. Although I am waiting for the Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, to premiere.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Nope...
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Nothing new... I am lazy.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I didn't make one.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Starting a new life in a new town.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Just wathing the ball drop and staying up for longer than usual.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Collect more DVDs and Blu-rays.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Gay friiends or allies
What do you like to read about?: Graphic novels
How often do you check your friends feed?: Everyday
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Homophobes, racist, Trump supporters and disgusting images.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Not at all.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Doesn't matter.

Currently...
Reading: Paris Dalliencourt is about to Crumble by Alexis Hall
Watching: Northern Exposure
Playing: Dreamlight Valley
Thinking about: My mind is empty.
Hobby/Interest: Nothing
Planning for: Don't like looking into the future.

[profiterole_reads]

Hi! I love danmei and BL drama in general. I'm currently learning Korean. Do you want to be friends?

[montmartres]

The Basics
Name: Daniela
Age: 31
Pronouns: she/her
Country: The Netherlands

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not so much resolutions, but more goals. Stay up to date on my reading challenge, see more movies in the cinema, try not to let the little things bug me too much.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I'm very excited for All The Dangerous Things and Really, Good Actually to come out this month! As well as Miley Cyrus's new single.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I hope my husband gets his visa so we can finally move back to London!
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'm going to keep a digital book journal.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I honestly can't remember what they were...
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Moving back to Europe and spending more time with family and friends.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Watching New Year's Eve. I've been doing it since it came out.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Go out more. I feel like I became such an introvert during COVID and I found it hard to leave the house somedays. I'm really trying to put myself out there with people more now.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Someone who has similar interests to me and someone who I can form an actual connection with.
What do you like to read about?: Every day life musings.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Every day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: The usuals: racism, homophobia etc.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Not at all! I post about it myself.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'm not picky. I like discovering new things too.

Currently...
Reading: I'm planning to start Tomorrow x3 soon!
Watching: Nothing at the moment, but I'm stoked for Ginny and Georgia season two.
Playing: Nothing.
Thinking about: What I'm going to do this week.
Hobby/Interest: My digital book journal, reading, writing my movie blog.
Planning for: We're heading to London next week!

[evenstar]

The Basics
Name: Arwen
Age: 30s
Pronouns: they/she
Country: Australia!

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: no; I was recommended by (don't laugh!) my horoscope to not make any resolutions to bog myself down, but rather wait until the new moon in February to make helpful intentions instead, and I really loved the idea!
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Oh gosh yes. So many...I'd like to finish the book series I currently have on the go (Temeraire, the Aubreyad, A Natural History of Dragons), re-read others (The History of Middle-earth comes to mind), and have a long, long stand-alone to-read list (first off the ranks will be Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, I think)!
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: no, not at the moment.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I think I'd like to attempt to learn knitting again? (I've tried over and over and OVER since I was, like, ten -- never gotten beyond knit, purl, inc, and dec, and I hold the needles weirdly and can't not. I crochet like a pro, though!)
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: You know, I can't even remember if I made any!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: ...oh. Hm. It's been a bit of a hard year...maybe watching Good Omens with my sister over Discord? Also seeing Professor Brian Cox live for the millionth time! ♥
Do you have any new years traditions?:
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: More writing, for sure.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Any and all!
What do you like to read about?: Literally anything; the minute I think [x] isn't all that interesting, I'll find that the way someone writes about it gets me interested, so I'm open.
How often do you check your friends feed?: once at least every three days, if my health allows.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: no TERFs, no one attached to my abuser.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: absolutely not! Not even if it's a fandom I have literally no idea about! I like seeing people be enthusiastic about things they like!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: my eternal fandom is all things Tolkien, so that's at the top of the list by default; a list of other fandoms can be found in my interests list (plus a whole bunch I've probably forgotten, no less).

Currently...
Reading: "Dragoncharm" by Graham Edwards
Watching: 90's Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Playing: Wingspan, for chillout reasons :P
Thinking about: how horribly purity culture and toxic positivity is for mental illness sufferers in particular.
Hobby/Interest: static responsive webdesign and calligraphy! Pears and apples there...
Planning for: nothing...yet!

[montmartres]

Hi! Like you I am looking for proper connections and it seems like we could get along quite well. Would you like to be friends?

[zhelana]

The Basics
Name: Zhe
Age: 41
Pronouns: any
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: yes, mostly creative ones, such as writing every day and catching up with my backlog of photos to be photoshopped
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Nothing in particular
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Hopefully getting married and moving to England, or moving my boyfriend to America.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Not in particular
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) I did, managing to write 300k words, go out to photograph every week except for the week I had Covid, get my house decluttered, mostly, and exercise every day I didn't have covid.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Meeting up with my boyfriend in England and going on a whirlwind tour of southern British castles
Do you have any new years traditions?: no
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: writing, going to temple

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: people who primarily talk about real life and update at least weekly
What do you like to read about?: hobbies, friends, accomplishments
How often do you check your friends feed?: almost every day. It is the first thing I check when I get online, usually
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I'm Jewish, bi, trans, and disabled in an interracial relationship. If you're opposed to any of that, it won't work.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: on occasion it's okay but if that's the majority of your journal, I don't want to read it
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:

Currently...
Reading: look, I love reading but I have pretty severe ADHD so I'm currently in the middle of literally 35 different books.
Watching: nothing
Playing: wordle? words with friends?
Thinking about: an international move coming up
Hobby/Interest: SCA, photography, writing, sword fighting, travel, reading, Judaism, history
Planning for: as mentioned, an international move.

[montmartres]

Hi there! That’s so exciting about your upcoming trip to Paris! What shows are you seeing in London?

I love that you’re into Lego and are creative. Would you like to be friends?

[meowmensteen]

These things are fun.

The Basics
Name: Stephanie
Age: 41
Pronouns: Feminine
County: King... see what I did there?

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Get rid of clutter. Find more things to be happy about than things to bitch about.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I want to give George Eliot a day in court. Virginia Wolff seems to think highly of her. After that I might read A Brave New World since I just read 1984. I read them both years ago, but they both seem relevant to this world's current climate. It's also a nice reminder that things have always been fucked up. Things just feel worse now... which brings me back to that whole thing above about finding more things to be happy about. Dwelling on the negative isn't good for the mind or the world.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Nope.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I need to learn how to cook more things now that I'm being paid to cook for 104 small children.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I can't even remember if I had any. I saved more money, and got rid of some clutter, so maybe?
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: This last year has been rough. I'm not fond of it at all.
Do you have any new years traditions?: I used to go over to my neighbor's for New Years Chili, but he moved away. I debated over whether to make some chili myself, but never got around to it. I've got the beans. I grew them in my garden this last summer.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Photography. I really slacked on it this last year.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: All kinds.
What do you like to read about?: Day to day life, thoughts on stuff. Real stuff. I'm not that into what people think about things other people made up (TV, books and stuff).
How often do you check your friends feed?: I check it pretty regularly, but more often I'm checking it while I'm at work waiting for other things to happen... like pasta boiling or muffins baking. I might not always comment. I should do that more.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: You'll know when you've done it.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: You can write it all you want. I wont read it. I skim over that stuff.

Currently...
Reading: I already wrote that
Watching: Seinfeld
Playing: Battle ship on https://cardgames.io/seabattle/ Bill is going down!
Thinking about: Whoa. So much. Humanity and our disconnect with each other. How everything seems to be a contradiction of itself and nothing means anything anymore. My terrible fear that the word ginormous wont die and leave the English language forever. That European House Sparrows are assholes. And of course candy. I think a lot about candy.
Hobby/Interest: Photography, baking, pyrography, gardening, BIRD WATCHING.
Planning for: That a secret between me and whomever is talking to me through a pendulum.

[senmut]

The Basics
Name: senmut | Merfilly merfilly
Age: mid 40s
Pronouns: they/them
Country: The Broken United States of America

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I have goals. I will re-evaluate as I go.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Hoping to tackle a few new things via the book bingo I picked up via kingstoken
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Planning to join various fic exchanges as is my custom.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I may attempt, again, to figure out Origami.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?:Not sure I had any except survive, and I did that.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I GOT MARRIED.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Texting my middle child at his midnight for Happy Birthday, all three for the New Year.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Write. Create.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I like people who live life with a fannish kick to it. I mire down in strictly real world issues, so prefer folks that mix up 'this is life' with 'hey neat thing in Fandom'. I am very against constant wailing about the state of fandom, discourse, and anti's. Those kind of things get removed from my awareness.
What do you like to read about?: Kids, pets, hobbies, creative efforts, gardening, trips
How often do you check your friends feed?: I'm on Dreamwidth every day, multiple times a day. I open three tabs - personal, communities, and feeds. Even if I skip the latter two, I read the personal every time I am on Dreamwidth.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: ReThugiKKKans, covid-deniers, birthers, tea-partiers, and anything like that from other countries. Hi, I am disabled and queer; I will not tolerate people who want me dead.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't! Even if I don't share it, I find it interesting.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'm open to a lot of them.

Currently...
Reading: The Olive and the Caper, Letters from Watson (substack)
Watching: Nothing at the moment.
Playing: Phone clicky games. Considering something that is a world-builder without combat, if I can find such a thing.
Thinking about: Garden plans, outdoor sprucing up, and what else to improve inside the house.
Hobby/Interest: Writing. Music.
Planning for: Son's arrival soon, and what to do while he is here.

[alexcat]

The Basics
Name: Alexcat
Age: 63
Pronouns: She/Her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: To write more, read more, and stress less.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I want to catch up on Doctor Who, the Star Wars shows on Disney, and finish Moon Knight. Also want to get to see Wakanda Forever.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I’m hoping to get to Germany to visit my BF.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Love to get back into painting.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I don’t usually make resolutions.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Ugh!
Do you have any new years traditions?: Here in the south, people eat black eyed peas, greens and pork jowl (which is similar to a bacon) for health, wealth and wisdom.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Write

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I enjoy friends with similar fandom interests or similar other interests.
What do you like to read about?: I like to read what other people are interested in and a little about their daily lives.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Couple of times a day at least.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Fandom wank and bullying other fans.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Love it!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: LOTR, MCU, Babylon 5, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes… I’m very fannish.

Currently...
Reading: The Alexander Cipher by Will Adams
Watching: Lots of mysteries – on Acorn tv and Britbox plus, Leverage Redemption, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, CSI: Vegas
Playing: Games on Facebook. Not much of a gamer
Thinking about: The coming year.
Hobby/Interest: None really right now outside of fandom.
Planning for: 2023 and hoping for a better year.

[beckyonmars]

Hi- we were friends when I was yourtango- I just needed a fresh start with my journal following the death of my nan.

I will add you now :)

We are seeing aspects of love and we will rock you- both are my mum’s choices- I am hoping to be brave enough to travel to see shows solo soon :)

[kingstoken]

The Basics
Name: kingstoken
Age: 40s
Pronouns: she/her
Country: Canada

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really, I'm going to do my annual Book Bingo again this year.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Not many at the moment, I want to finish the second season of Only Murders in the Building at some point, and whenever we get the second season of Good Omens I will be watching that asap.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I moderate an annual fandom holiday gifting fest called fandomtrees and I hope to do it again in 2023
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Not really, I might try to do some traveling in the summer, but that all depends on how things go
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I didn't have one, other than my Book Bingo, which I did complete!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I saw Washboard Union preform live
Do you have any new years traditions?: We eat Chinese food
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: Just get out of the house more

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Any new friends would be nice
What do you like to read about?: I read sci-fi, fantasy, historical romance, mysteries/thrillers, graphic novels, and the occasional non-fiction
How often do you check your friends feed?: I kind of depends on the time of year, but I usually check Dreamwidth either daily or every other day
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Not a fan of misogyny, racism, hard right leaning politics
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I love fandoms, I belong to several
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Currently I am really into Our Flag Means Death, but I am a big Izzy fan, and I try to avoid the wank about him whenever possible. I also love Good Omens and older Star Trek (TOS, VOY, TNG). However, I am open to learning about new fandoms in general.

Currently...
Reading: Jeweled Fire by Sharon Shinn, this is my second attempt trying to read this one, it is very slow, if it doesn't pick up soon I might DNF
Watching: I just recently watched the Netflix documentary Don't Pick Up the Phone, which was kind of frustrating to watch
Playing: N/A
Thinking about: Nothing really, just trying to relax and enjoy new years
Hobby/Interest: I am a social media/outreach volunteer for Fanlore!
Planning for: Nothing at the moment, I just want to get fandomtrees 2022 finished successfully, and then we'll see where the year takes me

[lebateleur]

The Basics
Name: Trismegistus aka lebateleur
Age: 30+
Pronouns: She/her
Country: US

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: To not buy anything non-consumable (food is okay) this January. It’s time to read the books, watch the shows, and play the games I already have!
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I am very much looking forward to the bona fide release of Baldur’s Gate 3 this year (Please, please, please let it happen). Also, the new seasons of Dragon Prince, Our Flag Means Death, and Sandman, whenever they're released.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I hope to travel more now that the world is inching back to normal.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I am starting back up with the Great Highland Bagpipes, which I haven’t played since childhood.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Yes, moreso than I would have said before I took an actual tally. I wrote about that here.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Meeting all the new additions to my family that I couldn’t see in person during the worst of the pandemic. Seeing The Hu, Mogwai, Policia, Russian Circles and a bunch of other bands perform live.
Do you have any new years traditions?: I get to open and start using my new planner/journal for the year.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: So many things! Writing more fanfic, reading and reviewing more books, and finding new media and fandoms to fall in love with are at the top of the list.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Anyone with interesting or creative interests and enthusiasm for the things they love.
What do you like to read about?: Everything. I’m an omnivorous reader. I tend particularly towards fantasy and nonfiction history, but if it’s good, I’ll read it whatever the genre.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Weekly at a bare minimum.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Don’t be intolerant and terrible to others. Believe in science. That’s really what it boils down to.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I love reading about fandom.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I’m a diehard fan of fantasy and scifi novels, games, and TV/films, as well as anime, manga, K-dramas, and JRPGs. I’m currently circling the C-novel black hole.

Currently...
Reading: I just wrapped up my annual Lord of the Rings reread.
Watching: Catching up on MCU offerings (I’m currently wrapping up Ms. Marvel) and rewatching Adventure Time.
Playing: Tabletop RPG, particularly D&D 5e. I’m currently in six campaigns: two homebrew, two Spelljammer, Saltmarsh, and Wilds Beyond The Witchlight
Thinking about: Getting something to eat.
Hobby/Interest: Irish traditional music, foreign languages, gardening, and Tarot are biggies.
Planning for: Nothing as yet—the year is still young!

[fallleaves]

The Basics
Name: Amber
Age: In my 30's
Pronouns: Don't care for none
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: nope, never bother with them.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: For shows my new one is Wednesday. As for games I still continue to play PokemonGO. Also I've been into 9-1-1 and 9-1-1 Lone Star. No new movies I totally got into.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Yes, my Las Vegas Away Mission with my Star Trek club I did last year, we are doing again. I can't wait, I'm hoping it will be better then last years clusterf*ck.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Nope Aside from doing cosplay more since we won the Halloween contest last year. I don't make costumes, but is fun to buy and enter.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) Nope don't do them.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Meeting Garrett Wang and getting a auto, photo and hug from him. Also same time adopting a kitty that we found in our hotel room when the maid asked us if we wanted him.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Nope.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: More walking and trips.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?:
What do you like to read about?: I mostly read fanfic. Unless I can afford to buy books. I mostly stick to scifi, crime or horror in books.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Almost everyday. Now rather I comment or not depends on the post and if I have anything to say.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: No nude pics (yes I've had that happen on LJ when I said I was into photography), no non stop religion talk (I'm not religious and I wont comment if every post is about that) same with politics, I steer clear of these two topics. I don't mind if you talk about it or what you believe in just don't preach or try to make me convert to your ways is my motto. No homophobics or transphobics.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I guess? I do like to find out info about it and when they are coming back. But most fandoms I've learn are toxic within the fans, I've learned first hand in Supernatural comm and also Star Wars comm.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: All kinds. My new main fandom is 9-1-1. And my continuing fandoms are Star Trek, Star Wars and Teen Wolf.

Currently...
Reading: 9-1-1 Fanfic
Watching: 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Wednesday (again). MCU (I still stand with Tony!). Hawkeye, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian. Not much else.
Playing: PokemonGo, Bubble Witch 3 sometimes words with friends when I find players or remember to play with friends I have.
Thinking about: How much I hate kids screaming all day like now. We got 4 kids in the house and a house of 12 people (which includes the kids in that number).
Hobby/Interest: Photography, hiking, walking, conventions, cosplay, charity work, adult coloring, PokemonGO, my Star Trek fan club.
Planning for: Star Trek Las Vegas this year. :)

[montmartres]

Hi there! I love that you’re into painting and are a Sherlock Holmes fan. You seem like someone I’d love to connect with. Would you like to be friends?

Hello!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I am so happy to see a new friending meme on here. I plan to boost the signal on my blog and twitter_refugees.

The Basics
Name: ysabetwordsmith
Country: Turtle Island / USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Yes, but I'm only partway through making my year-beginning posts and haven't finished that one yet. Just watch my blog, it'll pop up soon.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I am really enjoying The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Does anyone else know of more dictionaries for NEW words like this? Because that's about what it takes to find ones I don't already know.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I run a Poetry Fishbowl in my blog on the first Tuesday of each month; next up will be January 3 on "short forms." crowdfunding is doing the Rose and Bay Awards for excellence in cyberfunded creativity in January-February, and also does a Creative Jam mid-month; next up will be January 14-15 on "youth." allbingo has a new fest each month, currently the Public Domain Day Bingo with prompt lists for Sherlock Holmes, movies, music, and literature. I've been supporting twitter_refugees with posts about using DW, and I plan to continue that.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I just got a bottle of birch syrup that I'd like to try cooking with. I figure any recipe for maple syrup should work with other tree syrups.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I finished a good deal of them, but have not yet done my goals in review post. My 2022 goals are here, though, so you can see the partial notes as to which are complete.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: We had a couple of great trips to view holiday lights this winter. I planted several oak seedlings.
Do you have any new years traditions?: We like to stay up until midnight and toast the New Year with nonalcoholic celebratory beverage. Muscadine grape juice is a personal favorite.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: I'm putting more effort into archiving web links to reduce linkrot.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Freaks. People who don't fit in. Smart people in a world full of idiots. Other folks who are tired of the world being an asshole. Anyone looking for a highly active blog with a wide, deep topic range. Fans of poetry or nature.
What do you like to read about?: I like topical discussions more than purely personal rambling -- craft projects, nature observations, how to posts, question prompts for conversations, bloggers arguing with an article or book, etc. I love link clouds. I'm also a fan of blogs that post art, photography, or other images; I'd enjoy making more artistic friends.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Erratically, as I have time. I post daily, though, and try to reply to comments.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I typically do not read or subscribe to friends-locked blogs, because the lock dingbat is too small for me to see. I am not into the fandom police, gender police, or pretty much any other picking on people and trying to force them to do/not do things based on a stranger's whim.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I enjoy fanfic and fannish discussions. Recently I posted about The Three Laws of Fandom.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Fandoms of interest include the Avengers, Gargoyles, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lucifer, The Sandman, The Sentinel, Sherlock Holmes, Star Trek, Star Wars, Supernatural, Tolkien, and the X-Men. Plus a ton of other stuff; we have pretty much wallpapered our house with books and videos.

Currently...
Reading: LIFE: Ghost Towns. We bought several single-issue magazines with our family holiday funds and this is a favorite.
Watching: Actually between things, we just finished Piñata Masters and need to pick something new. Probably animated? We tend to alternate. Definitely on the shorter side, it's Fishbowl week.
Playing: Nothing at present.
Thinking about: snowflake_challenge. Extraterrestrial life.
Hobby/Interest: activism, astronomy, climate change, cooking, crowdfunding, ethnic studies, gender studies, Paganism, peacework, placemaking, S-risks and X-risks, speculative fiction, syntropy, tikkun olam, verbal self-defense, wildlife, worldbuilding, xenolinguistics.
Planning for: Finishing my year-beginning posts. Tuesday's Poetry Fishbowl on "short forms." Garden catalogs starting to arrive.

[autumndaze]

Sure!