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2025 Plans & Goals

Let’s see how I got on with my plans & goals during 2024 and what I’m hoping to do in 2025.

2025 journal

Even though I tried harder to keep track of my goals during the year, I was still surprised at how many I achieved. My biggest wins were going to Berlin, riding my bike (twice so far), sorting out my blog theme and making (good) waffles again. I also sold a hat on Vinted (but ultimately decided it’s not the site for me) and had fun on social media again (but only on side accounts). My biggest fails were all art/business related: I didn’t get to 9000 sales on Etsy, I didn’t design any new products and didn’t really do any drawing at all.

kawaii 2025 bingo sheet printable

One thing I really liked was using a bingo card format for travel/outings and new recipes, and it was a big success. While I didn’t get a bingo, I did cross off 6 places from my travel/days out list. As you can see, I’ve even designed my own sheet for 2025 – you can download it for free. It’s great for listing a wide range of potential options (e.g. from international travel to local restaurants) for something you want to do more often. I’m using a journal this year to make it easier to refer to and will probably share an update here once it’s set up.

My 2025 Plans & Goals

  • Go somewhere new every month (bingo)
  • Try a new recipe twice a month (bingo)
  • Keep learning Dutch on Duolingo
  • Ride my bike more often & ride to Rhu (the next village)
  • Set up my goal tracker journal and keep it updated
  • Sell my bags of clothes/accessories (try Ebay next)
  • Reach 9000 sales on Etsy
  • Make social media fun again
  • And of course, SEND MORE HAPPY MAIL
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »


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