AmyTay (AmyTay07) - A goal setter on Day Zero Project

I let my Mother go through my books and take what she wants. Truthfully I want to go digital going forward and use the Library ebooks so in time I will get rid of all of them.

Note added to goal Get a degree

2 years ago

20 Mar, 23

I am in the process of enrolling for an English Literature and Creative Writing Degree with the Open University.

Note added to goal Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

2 years ago

15 Mar, 23

4.When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I literally took this as a personal attack haha! I am all mouth. I say so much about doing various things and I never really do anything. So when everything is said and done, I would certainly have said more.

I don't want to be like that any more though. So this question is more of a kick up the bum than a question.

Note added to goal Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

2 years ago

14 Mar, 23

3.If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

My first thought is - Because we have to.
I have to go to work, I have to do housework, I have to shower etc.
Truthfully we can choose not to do any of these things however we do them to maintain a lifestyle that we do like. Its like ying and yang, I don't want to work but I do want money to have a nice home. I don't want to do housework but I also don't like a messy space.

So my answer to this is life balance. Maybe it is time to stop doing things we don't like to do that don't affect other areas in our life though. If you don't like socialising with certain people - Then don't. If you don't want to shave your legs, then don't. (less)

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Note added to goal Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

2 years ago

14 Mar, 23

2.Which is worse, failing or never trying?

I have come to the conclusion that never trying is worse. However it was a difficult question for me to answer.

The feeling of failure is awful but if you can change your mindset you will realise that you only fail if you give up or move on. I don't try much and I stay within my comfort zone but thinking hard on this question is making me want to TRY.

Note added to goal Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

2 years ago

13 Mar, 23

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

I struggled with this question - As I DO know how old I am. Also given basic social constructs, I will always come up a lot older than I am. I like hobbies that the older generation typically like to do and find it hard to relate to those who are younger than I am sometimes.

My initial thought was somewhere in my 40's. I then took one of those guess my age quizzes that put me at 53! (I am 32).

So I am going to say 43 is hold old I am - Not knowing how old I am already.
Maybe its time to start livening up my life a little... (less)

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

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Note added to goal Learn how to cross stitch

2 years ago

02 Mar, 23

I learned how to cross stitch when I was about 11 years old. I had grown up watching my Mum stitch. Now its my favourite hobby.

Note added to goal Buy a new book every month for a year

2 years ago

23 Jan, 23

I can't decide if I want a physical book, or a kindle copy.

I also can't decide if I want fiction or non fiction - Non fiction will end up being craft books.

Note added to goal Watch 52 films in 52 weeks

2 years ago

16 Jan, 23

2023 -
1- Avengement
2- Brightburn
3- Cargo
4- The Departed
5- Erin Brockovich

Note added to goal Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet

2 years ago

16 Jan, 23

E - Erin Brockovich

I really loved this movie, I had been putting off watching it for years and now I regret doing so. I want to watch it again. I do really enjoy all Julia Roberts movies.

Note added to goal Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet

2 years ago

16 Jan, 23

D - (The) Departed

This movie was quite good, although I was disappointed with the ending.

Note added to goal Watch 101 new movies

2 years ago

12 Jan, 23

#1 - Avengement
#2 - Brightburn
#3 - Cargo
#4 - (The) Departed
#5 - Erin Brockovich

Note added to goal Watch a movie from every year I've been alive

2 years ago

12 Jan, 23

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000 - Erin Brockovich
2001
2003
2004
2005
2006 - The Departed
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017 - Cargo
2018
2019 - Brightburn
2020
2021
2022
2023

Note added to goal Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet

2 years ago

12 Jan, 23

C - Cargo

I really enjoyed this film, it made me cry on a few occasions - As a parent it played on my feelings for my own child. A really well made movie.

Note added to goal Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet

2 years ago

12 Jan, 23

B - Brightburn

Was a pretty good film. Would recommend.

Note added to goal Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the alphabet

2 years ago

08 Jan, 23

A- Avengement

Honestly one of the most violent films I have ever seen. I was a good movie though. Recommended if you like British Gangster movies.

Note added to goal Read 100 books

2 years ago

04 Jan, 23

Book 1/100 -
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks

This book was really good, I give it 4/5 stars. The ending was a very dissapointing to me however the rest of the book was excellent.

99 books to go. I am yet to choose my next book.

Note added to goal Read 52 books in 52 weeks

2 years ago

04 Jan, 23

Book 1/52 -
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks

This book was really good, I give it 4/5 stars. The ending was a very dissapointing to me however the rest of the book was excellent.

51 books to go. I am yet to choose my next book.

Note added to goal Finish the books I own and haven't read

2 years ago

04 Jan, 23

Book 1/51 -
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks

This book was really good, I give it 4/5 stars. The ending was a very dissapointing to me however the rest of the book was excellent.

50 books to go. I am yet to choose my next book.

The 7 Things Challenge:

2 years ago

02 Dec, 22

7 Things x 2023

My seven answers to the Day Zero alternative New Year's resolutions poll:

Learn how to hand quilt
Start saving money from every paycheck
Stop being lazy
Take a vacation to anywhere
Find the time to just sit and read
Try something outside my comfort zone
Be more Amy

Note added to goal Put money in my savings account every month

2 years ago

28 Nov, 22

Initially I put £41.44 in my account in line with my 'Save $50 dollars a month' goal.

However, since I have put another £30 in - Total £71. 44.

I budget for £10 a day spends so when I don't spend that I will add it to my savings. It may mean I need to take little amounts back for food shopping or what not but my total come the end of the month will hopefully be larger than the $50 I initially put in.

Feeling good about this goal as I am not particularly good with money and it's making me think twice about what I spend my money on. (less)

Initially I put £41.44 in my account in line with my 'Save $50 dollars a month' goal.

Howev (...more)

Note added to goal Put $50 in the bank every month

2 years ago

25 Nov, 22

Today I put £41.44 into savings which is sightly more than $50USD.

Hopefully I can keep it in there and not keep withdrawing.

Note added to goal Finish a HAED cross stitch

2 years ago

24 Nov, 22

I currently have Toile, Babysitting, Ripples, Bo Peep, Cradle by Moonlight and Tag along on the go.

Bo Peep is the smallest one however Ripples is the closest to being finished.

Note added to goal Lose 100lbs

2 years ago

22 Nov, 22

Current weight - 239lbs.
Want to get to 139lbs.

Note added to goal Reach my goal weight

2 years ago

22 Nov, 22

239lbs; Starting weight

Goal Weight 1; 149lbs - This will merge in with my other goal of getting to a healthy BMI
Goal Weight 2; 139lbs - Lose 100lbs

Note added to goal Finish the books I own and haven't read

2 years ago

22 Nov, 22

I counted 51 books on my bookshelf that I am yet to read. This is not including kindle books - I shall not be adding the kindle books to this goal as all of the ones on amazon are not actually all mine.

I started my first book last night.

Note added to goal Lose 10 pounds

2 years ago

21 Nov, 22

Start 239 - 21/11/2022

Note added to goal Get to a healthy BMI

2 years ago

21 Nov, 22

Current: 40.7 (Obese)

Goal: 24.9 (146lbs)