Holiday plans and New Year goals!

E14Alice 5 days ago

Hello Everyone!

I'm just checking in to see how everyone is doing, especially with the holiday season underway. I hope you’re all doing okay.

Does anyone have any exciting plans? Or are you like me, and you'll probably just eat a lot and end up sleeping through the holidays?

What are everyone's goals or plans for 2026? Leave them below even if you don't have any plans yet. Mine is a bit cliché, but I would love to get back into going to the gym. I spend too much time playing games on my computer instead of focusing on my fitness, haha.

Before I hit 'post,' I just want to say that I hope you all have a lovely holiday season, and I look forward to seeing what next year will bring!

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robogary 5 days ago

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to the E14 staff and E14 community.
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obones 5 days ago

Well, I replied "Relaxing and unwinding" as it's the end goal, but that includes "Spending time with family and friends" and "Planning or working on your next project".
However, I'm quite sure the universe has "Other plans", as always!

In any case, I'll make sure I'll enjoy the season as I wish you will all be able to.
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genebren 5 days ago

A little bit from each category. We have our first holiday party tomorrow, followed by our granddaughter’s holiday concert the following night. I am working on a couple of projects, which will easily last through the holidays. And the there will be a couple of family gatherings including a Christmas Eve meal at an Indian restaurant (20+ year tradition).

I wish all of you a wonderful holiday!
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E14Alice 5 days ago in reply to obones

That is very true. I might add an option that says 'all three options in one!'

Thank you, and you too!
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E14Alice 5 days ago in reply to genebren

That sounds lovely. Christmas Eve sounds like a busy day for you. I hope you have a lovely time with your friends and family.

Thank you, you too!
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JoRatcliffe 5 days ago in reply to genebren

Sounds great! I have the same Christmas Eve tradition
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kmikemoo 5 days ago

My holiday plans are to try and hang onto my sanity. While the grandkids are loud and highly energetic, they seem to have the best grasp of the season. I will try to hide amongst them until discovered by the grown-ups. Adulting isn't near as much fun as play. I'd like to spend more time doing my hobbies in 2026, but if the last 3 months are any indication... that probably won't happen. I should also start exercising again, but it's 10 degrees F outside right now. Kind of hard to get motivated.
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beacon_dave 5 days ago

Usually it is a case of entering a state of winter hibernation... 'sleeping bear do not disturb'.

However, will probably spend some time working on rhythm (or rather the lack of). I'm thinking that some sort of a programable metronome project might be required here.

Started learning a new dance style recently to get a bit more active again, so will be continuing with that into the New Year and hopefully participating embarrassing myself in some upcoming workshops.
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dougw 5 days ago
In no particular order - relaxing, family time, hobby projects, reading books, photography, a work associates reunion, a blast party, some sports, blogging, maybe some pub time.

and then on day 2 ....

First up is a blog summarizing 2025.

Plans for 2026

finish some projects that have stagnated at various stages of completion

restructure my workspaces - not exactly downsizing, more like cleaning out some deadwood and reorganizing to make space for more interesting stuff - this will take months

hopefully build an AI doppelganger
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meera_hussien 5 days ago

Happy Holidays to all
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