2016 Blog Goals

Since we are well into March, it seems like a good time to check in on how my some of goals for 2016 are shaping up. Specifically my goals concerning this blog. 

My workspace in all it's messy glory. Please note TMNT, Destro, tauntaun, sand, thread, coffee, tattoo ink, scissors, scissors, scissors, British comedy, Library Card boxes, curio cabinet, Bossk, Captain Picard, sea glass, and more.... 

My workspace in all it's messy glory. Please note TMNT, Destro, tauntaun, sand, thread, coffee, tattoo ink, scissors, scissors, scissors, British comedy, Library Card boxes, curio cabinet, Bossk, Captain Picard, sea glass, and more.... 

Post Regularly
I want to be sure to post pretty regularly. Not every day, but 3-4 times a week at least. For the first few months, I think I've done pretty well on this front with only a few major gaps. But I can always be better about consistency. In the beginning of the year, I've been a bit loose about which days I post, going forward I'd like top achieve set days.  

Continue regular series, create more
I feel like I've touched on most of my favorite regular series (Something New, New Block, Art and Nature, Zoo at Home..., On My Mind..., Book Review). I haven't come up with too many new series... Yet. 

Tag and categorize
At the beginning of the year, I tried to go thruogh and add tags & categories to all my posts. For some reason I have a hard time doing this at the time of writing the posts. I'd like to get better at this. 

Giveaways/Trades
I had my first giveaway last year, and my second in February. I enjoy these, but I need practice. The turnout was not as big as I would like.... One thing I haven't done are any trades. I'd really like to pursue this. 

August off
Although I really want to get better at posting consistently, I also know I'll need a break. Traditionally July and August have been the months when my posting falls off. I think this year will be a good time to experiment with a controlled break. I plan on taking August off of blogging. 

Reader's input
What would you like to see? What aspects of this blog do you enjoy? 

A close up of this section. These tiny TMNT figures are fun and distracting!

A close up of this section. These tiny TMNT figures are fun and distracting!