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  "path": "/a-new-year-2/",
  "publishedAt": "2017-01-02T13:30:10.000Z",
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  "textContent": "So 2016 was a year for change for me. I started blogging weekly, quit my job at Dotsub to join Amazon and achieved some of my personal finance goals.\n\nLooking back at 2016, I think I accomplished what I set out to do, be happier and enjoy life more. Blogging was once a chore but now I enjoy typing out a post with a morning coffee. Leaving Dotsub was a hard decision but so far it has been for the best.\n\nThis year I'm setting a few more goals than last. I'm also blogging them to have a better record to compare to next new year. So onward to 2017!\n\nI want to find time to exercise 4-5 times a week. This use to be part of my routine last year. I could make excuses, but I simply need to get back to this!\n\nImprove my guitar playing. I've been playing the guitar since I was a teenager. My skill level plateaued a long time ago. This is only because I don't use a structured practice routine. I just pick up the guitar and noodle. This year I'll set out to learn a few solos from my guitar heroes. This should improve my guitar chops.\n\nI want to try using daily meditation. Maybe I've been listening too much Tim Ferriss, but I think meditation might be right for me. I'm addicted to this always on always connected existence we call life. Learning how to disconnect, even temporarily, will be good for me.\n\nEnsure I stay in touch with old friends. I'm the worst at this, I'm such an introvert that I often forget to cultivate my existing friendships. I'm making it a goal to change this habit! In 2017 I'll be sure to stay in touch with those people I enjoy talking to.\n\nTake more time to enjoy the little things. Be it a walk in the woods with my dog, spending time with family or any other little joy. I need to more actively acknowledge these small moments that I enjoy. What is life if it is not a small series of joys?\n\nI look forward to a great 2017. I'll revisit this post next year to see how I did. Happy New Year!",
  "title": "An Another New Year"
}