It's been a year since my last post, but instead of making excuses and looking back at what prevented me from writing in 2015, I'm going to take this opportunity to start fresh. It's a new year, and there are some things that I want to work on in 2016. So here are my TV-related resolutions for the new year.
1. Be More Active
No, I don't mean exercise (although I should really do that as well). I'm talking about this blog. I don't know if I was too busy, too lazy, or both, but I really failed to keep up with this blog in 2015. I do enjoy writing about TV, so I'm determined to do more of that this year. My goal is to post at least once a week. In order to accomplish that, I hope to add some variety to my posts. So in addition to reactions or reviews, I might post a recommendation or a list every so often. That way, when I inevitably fall behind on my shows and can't post a timely review, I'll still have options for things to write. I already have some ideas for posts, including a monthly recommendation, so I'm excited to get writing in 2016.
2. Work On the Years-Old To-Do List
There are plenty of shows that have been on my watchlist for several years that I've never gotten around to watching. These include, but are not limited to, Doctor Who, Orange Is the New Black, and The Wire. I'm not saying that I will clear my entire watchlist in 2016, but I do hope to at least start a couple of these shows. The problem is that there are too many current shows that I need to keep up with, so I rarely get a break to start something from several years ago. Clearing my watchlist will be a long and gradual process, but I have to start sometime, right?
3. Spring Cleaning
I'm not making any promises with this one. It's safe to say that I currently watch more shows than I can count, so naturally there are some shows that I would probably be better off saying goodbye to. The problem is that I am a completist, so once I am a season or two into a show, I need to see how it ends. My resolution then, is to let go of any shows that are no longer keeping my interest and make room for new shows. In the past few years I've let go of Hawaii Five-0 (which was a tough decision) and Under the Dome (good riddance). Right now I can't think of any that deserve that fate, but as 2016 promises several interesting new series, I'll need to take a look at what I'm watching and decide if they're really worth my time.
4. Plan For the Future
I'll be graduating this year, so I need to figure out how I'm going to watch TV. Although I watch the majority of my shows online, there are some that I catch live. Right now I have the university's cable, but once I graduate I will need to decide if I want to get cable or rely on over-the-top services. With all the talk of cord-cutting these days, it's a big decision and one that I will not be taking lightly.
As much as it pains me not to have a round 5, that's all I could come up with. 2016 is going to be a big year both in the TV industry and in my own life, and I'm ready to tackle it head on. I'll be back with my first actual post of the year soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, have a happy new year, and happy watching!
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