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This isn't really a resolution kind of a question, it's more like a question about what you're looking to do once certain events kick in.

As I've been alluding to some people I know, I will be politically mute to the best of my ability once the Inauguration of commander shithead of chief is sworn in. Every news outlet I know, will be blocked and muted. Because I know they're going to be back to following every breath of Trump and his cronies and I'd like to never hear it again as much as possible.

From there I'm going to be living in an entirely different world, parallel to the real one. Basically saying autopilot is going to manage the real world things and I'm just going to be grasping to escapism.

Anything you have in mind?

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[–] [email protected] 65 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

The same thing I do every year. Try to take over the world!

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

They’re Pinky and the Brain Yeah, Pinky and the Brain One’s big-brain AF, the other’s lowkey insane They’re lab mice, fr fr DNA spliced, they’re built different, no cap They’re Pinky, they’re Pinky and the Brain Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain

Before the night hits the vibe check Their plan’s gonna slap, bet By sunrise, it’s GG They’ll vibe-check the world, legit

Before the night hits the vibe check Their plan’s gonna slap, bet By sunrise, it’s GG They’ll vibe-check the world, legit

They’re Pinky and the Brain Yeah, Pinky and the Brain Their late-night grind hits different, kinda insane To flex their mousy clout They’ll yeet the earth, no doubt They’re Pinky, they’re Pinky and the Brain Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, narf 🙃

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?"

"Uh, I think so Brain, but this time, you wear the tutu."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Not as funny when we currently have multiple billionaires actively aiming for this exact goal…

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Continue writing "2024" for the date for at least a week or so.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

A week? Rookie numbers.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Going offline on Jan 1st. For at least 4 years. If things get bad enough even after doing that, then I'll take it further.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago

I wish you luck! Have a wonderful / good / tolerable life for the future!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

See ya Jan 2

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Enjoy the last 19 and half days before we could potentially experience a Nazi Germany v2.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not enough youth buying in to really live that experience, look at the massive flop that riot in the UK was

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Okay but we elected Elon musk/donald trump to the presidency here in the US. Elon just recently tweeted about how a Neo Nazi party was Germany’s only hope and Trump is talking about immigration poisoning the blood of the nation….

Not so sure that bs riot Elon tried to help foment in the UK is a good indicator

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago

Declaring 2025 the year of the Linux desktop.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Gonna quit weed. Cold turkey. If I don't have control over my consumption now, I think that's a sign I need to stop until I do have that ability again, if ever.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

Good for you man. Setting boundaries is the way the go.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Best of luck! Weed can be enjoyable but you don't need it to enjoy things.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why not quit now? Like, today, right here, right now. If you can't quit now, why would it be easier in few days?

Honestly dude, you set this artificial boundary because today's you just wants to throw off this responsibility onto next year's you. Don't be a dick for yourself!

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago

Hit the protest scene in my city and start some chaos, and work off some spite.

and boy, is there some spite to work out...

On more personal goals, sell a lot of stuff and downsize, become more mobile and stockpile more cash and assets so I care a lot less about setbacks or surprise bills.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I'm thinking the opposite, I might just become a member of a political party next year and try to make a little bit of a difference.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Good on you! I've actually considered the same thing

Where do you reckon you can make a difference?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

I'd join the (German) greens and advocate for better bike infrastructure and public transport in my region. The greens in my state are also known to be a bit economically conservative compared to other states, so I'd try to shift those policies to the left with my votes.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have my lemmy client set to block any items with the word Trump in it. Hence, your question made it through. It's been a blissful few months, not hearing a thing about him.

This year, I'm going to focus on growing my business, and deepening my relationships. Family and close friends.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Same. The more I block the better I feel, honestly.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Going to keep doing what I'm doing now: invest every dollar I can spare and ride the coattails of the rich bastards in charge. Hoping to hit my early retirement number in four-to-eight years and have a lot of time to read, game, and enjoy my life afterward.

We'll see, though. Trump failed so spectacularly in his first term that it's important to keep some cash to the side in case there's a market crash. Buying stock at 90% discounts in March 2020 and then waiting a few years paid off my student loans.

For those who don't know, there are literal ETF's that follow the investment choices of major legislators, like Nancy Pelosi (ticker: NANC) and Ted Cruz (ticker: KRUZ), so you can, literally, invest legally in our federal legislators' insider trading.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

2025 will be a busy year for me.

Just bought raw land and waiting for the septic install at the moment (Might be a few weeks away).

Going to buy shipping containers, get my storage stuff moved to the raw land, get an RV to live in while we build our house, and make a nice garden with a green house.

Excited to be off grid with the goal of being self sufficient.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sure you've researched a bunch already, but be careful moving into the shipping containers before remediation is done. I heard the paint used in shipping containers causes toxic vapors.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Convince myself I'm going to lose these 20 extra pounds

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Remember that it's a lifestyle change, not something you can cram into a few months. This way if you slip up, it isn't demoralizing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

You've got this!

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Just keep my head down and keep plugging and watch a lot more Bob Ross. Happy little clouds.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I wrote out 1 check per month to my son's (4y/o) dance studio. I shall initially write the wrong year on every check from now through April.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Aye right enough, last time I saw a cheque was about 1925 lol

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I’m starting a 30 day yoga challenge, I’m starting a 52 week self discovery journal, I’m going to learn a new topic for 1 month. I might be doing something else, I need to check my bujo.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Quit one of my 3 part time jobs

stop drinking 14 beers every day

Start making weed edibles so I stop smoking it

Psychedelics every 3 months as per usual

Continue my community service of shoveling shit into lemmy in hopes the extra content convinces more people to switch from reddit and stay.

Find a cheaper basement to rent.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

If you can't quit smoking switch to dry herb vapes!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I'll finally power through the Korean course I bought on Udemy this year. And maybe also learn the instruments I bought two years ago (keyboard and drum machine).

...who am I kidding, I probably won't do any of those things. 🤣

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'll buy a new calendar

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I'll probably wash my jeans once or twice.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

become homeless and go off-grid

might write a manifesto

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Think about all the things I'll plan to start doing once 2026 rolls around.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Live another year but have more knowledge than before.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Cry about the continued march of time and my mortality.

Then afterwards!!

  1. Work on a project I've been meaning to put more effort into. I've had ideas for some time now of trying to "invent" a device to help me with a sometimes extraordinarily difficult task at work. Solutions for the task already exist, but are incredibly expensive (tens of thousands of dollars or more) and my workplace doesn't seem to be inclined to go that route.

  2. Work up the courage to ask my work bestie to hang out outside of work sometimes soon! It necessitates hanging out with children which I'm not necessarily always a fan of, but I can go through it if it's important to my friend. Sometimes work gets a bit busy or stressful and it would be cool to make memories outside of work. We've hung out only a few times ever. Idk!

Yeah, the political shit sucks. But since there's nothing I can do about it, I'm just a bit "meh" on the whole thing tbh. It's not anything I have the power to fix. So I'm just going to do my best to ignore it! Not really on my radar at the current moment, but it definitely was during the elections themselves. Idk we'll see. Always best to just try to think about other things!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I want to fix my adhd, I've beed delaying it for like 6 months :(

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There's not really a fix for something like that, it's more about learning to work with it

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