Did I keep my 2018 resolutions? + My goals for 2019.

[@daydreamin4]

I'm also aiming toward 100 books this year! I've been holding steady at 50 for so long, and i know i can do better if i just make the time. I don't know how close I'll get, but right now i'm on track for it. Good luck on this reading adventure!

[@KieraJo]

How many years have you successfully read 50 books in a year? That is super impressive! Ever since I graduated from university (with an English degree) I have really not been good at reading regularly. This year my (extremely conservative) goal is to read 10 books in 2019. Gah! I'm also impressed and inspired by your non-use of plastic. AWESOME. You go, Glenn Coco. I didn't know you liked to draw--me, too. :)

[@hannahclaire8355]

I can relate! I love to read although am historically bad at doing it regularly. I set myself a conservative, manageable goal of 12 books, and I feel comfortable with that one-per-month average. I think a manageable goal is encouraging me to remember I'm wanting to read more books for the joy of it, rather than the ego-boost it would give me if I were able to read 50 books per year. I think it's about right for me too; I've definitely been spending more of my time reading so far in 2019, and with one book finished and a couple more on the go, I think my conservative, manageable goal was just right :~) I hope you're enjoying whatever you're currently reading xx

[@RahulSingh-books]

It is so peaceful to listen to you speak and talk about your resolutions. I feel motivated to make resolutions. The resolutions I made for this year are -to try and stop using plastics much, getting some plants, reading non-fiction, reading fiction alongside.

[@devonmitchell5319]

ok, best resolutions video. You’ve inspired make a bigger list of mine. I love all your plastic free/less consumption ones!

[@k80ola]

hi sanne! i had never touched illustrator before i decided to return to school to get my graphic design degree in september 2016, so i definitely understand where you're coming from. i was suddenly spending bare minimum 36 hours a week between classes and homework using illustrator, while all of my classmates already had a base knowledge of the program that i didn't have. it's NOT an easy program to figure out, and i commend you for wanting to try to learn it. what worked best for me was starting off with simpler tools that felt more "graspable". for me, this was the pen tool and shape tool; i would pull things in to illustrator and trace them using the pen tool then add colours. i would also look at images on pinterest and try to think of how to recreate them and i would use youtube tutorials to try to show me how to do anything that i couldn't figure out on my own. even now (nearly 2.5 years later and having used illustrator on an almost daily basis), i still wouldn't say that i'm an expert in illustrator, and i'm sure there's lots of people who utilize illustrator in their daily lives who also feel this way. good luck!

[@annatucci7631]

I really love how you're a very creative person, but also very organized. I'm a super organized/logical type person, but I Love creative stuff and wish I could get more into it. Most really ~artsy~ people seem to have just a completely different mindset from me which makes it seem unattainable, but you have such a good balance which inspires me!! I hope you have an outstanding 2019

[@FranMeneses]

LOVED your resolutions Sanneeeee! Good luck baby, YOU CAN DO THIS! (also: loved the illustration themed ones!)

[@Lisa-zb4db]

Can't wait to see your travel videos this year! Those are always some of your best

[@frannieforthoughts9527]

I really hope you get around to launching your Dutch series! I plan on doing the same on my channel with Italian books. It 's one of my 2019 resolutions, so.. :P

[@LitttleMisssSmidge]

Your resolution videos are my favourite! when you review your previous year its very motivational in a realistic way and really helps me with setting goals

[@LitttleMisssSmidge]

I would also recommend pick up limes for vegan recipes

[@Kimberleyvn]

I went on a trip to Copenhagen by myself last year! It was great and I'm so glad I did it. Do recommend!

[@ginathomas237]

I love that your resolutions are about positive things you want to do rather than just things you want to stop doing. I'm becoming more vegan, although it's almost accidental - I've been diagnosed lactose intolerant and find lots of vegan products are helpful in cutting out dairy. I look forward to watching more about your adventures with food, travel, freelance work and, of course, your goal of reading 100 books this year 🤓

[@annabanana8013]

YES! come to Copenhagen! I live there and would love to give you a tour. I also work in Denmarks oldest and largest bookstore. So come by...

[@booksandquills]

+Anne vogel well that sounds like a dream!

[@ItsMyrte]

Great resolutions! For the ‘base products’ you mentioned: check out Yvette van Boven’s ‘home made’ cookbooks! She has brilliant recipes for making staples and snacks from whole foods 🌱

[@booksandquills]

+Myrte vH haha that’s the word I was looking for 💁‍♀️ Thanks for the recommendation.

[@merlinHPtwilight]

Fancy seeing you here :D Ik ga haar googelen! x

[@friederikeheh6514]

I haven't watched the video yet but I just wanted to check in and say that these new year's resolution videos are always my favorite of yours to watch. Can't wait to find out if there's anything pertaining to Morse Code 😄

[@wietskejanse5951]

If you want a delicious vegan choc-chip cookie recipe that is very quick and easy, look up Liv B! I've also been really trying to buy less plastic and I never buy cookies now because she has so many amazing recipes with very cheap and simple ingredients that I make sure to have in my flat at all times. You can literally whip them up in 20 minutes (that's including baking time, I often also just make a small batch just to eat the cookie dough, woops) so they're really quick and something I make very often just to relax or when I want something sweet ^^ xx

[@auroraaletteelvenes9166]

Copenhagen is absolutely lovely! Probably my favourite Scandinavian city. However, if you would like to travel to Oslo, I would recommend going autumn 2020, as lots of museums are "reopening"/moving to larger buildings etc, the Munch museum & national gallery, for instance :)

[@booksandquills]

+Aurora Alette Elvenes ohhh thanks for the tip :)

[@jasminedaisysnow]

Perhaps you could hit the ‘own less’ goal this year with Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show. I love it!

[@SlightedFish]

If you like bagel chips (crisps?) you could always get bagels from a bakery and then slice and bake them yourself :) I think they would be great to eat with dips and spreads

[@booksandquills]

+SlightedFish I’ve never heard of those before, but I love pita chips!

[@SlightedFish]

@@booksandquills They're similar!

[@femmechientv]

Ik ga bijna hetzelfde doen als je laatste doel over het koken, maar dan vanaf 1 februari, dertien weken lang en iedere week eentje, om de recepten vegetarisch te maken! Ik wil me iets comfortabeler voelen in de keuken haha, dat komt later altijd van pas. Succes met je doelen! 🍀

[@JulieOfSuburbia]

Hey Sanne! I live in Copenhagen. One time you posted on twitter about wanting to go here, and I sent you a pretty long list of recommendations. I’d be happy to make you a new list, if you decide to go this year. Copenhagen is ever changing and expanding, so a lot of new, cool places have popped up in the last couple of years. Let me know if you need any advice!

[@astridhollnder2588]

So Much yessss to Copenhagen! Youll love it, do a meet up for sure! 😊

[@majkajerigova3965]

Will you also consider sharing your paintings? I would love to see them :) :). And good luck with your resolutions ;)

[@youngchronicpain]

I want to travel more this year! I was able to spend time in Japan and South Korea last year, this year I'm hoping to visit Ireland and Vietnam.

[@TrekkieCSI101]

Make a Ten Before Ten More list! And ask friends (real friends) to suggest or take over some of them... what do the people you love most want for you in the next adventures of your life?

[@ambergetsbutterflies]

People hate on resolutions because of the pressure, but I’m the same. I need the pressure. Also, I try to spend time every December/January digitally “cleaning” my stuff also.

[@merlinHPtwilight]

A digital clearout! I knew there was still something missing in my 30 before 30 list - which was inspired by your list ;) There are more than 30 things on the list now though.. haha. Also I want to be 90% vegetarian this year :)

[@stormkinged]

As someone who's mostly self-taught in Illustrator, it is definitely a hard nut to crack!

[@hindhussein5224]

For the Illustrator bit, maybe check Skillshare ?

[@rareopal]

I have a similar goal where I want to cook at least one recipe from all the cookbooks I own and make one thing from all the crafting books I own. And also the same for all the stuff I've saved on Pinterest.

[@KeiraAndGeo]

I was kinda waiting for you to say "I want to launch my podcast this year". Maybe I'm just really not up to date with that, but are you planning on putting one out in 2019? :) I really love the drawing related resolutions and am really excited to draw more myself this year ^__^ all the best for your goals!!

[@booksandquills]

+heartneedsabook yes definitely! But I’ve just taken it off the official resolutions for now :)

[@ingertsvard6731]

You went to Stockholm in 2018 right? If so you have been to Scandinavia 2018

[@booksandquills]

+Ingert Svärd the trip was from the year before ^_^

[@cristinalopezpalazon6228]

Hiii I would like to apply for the English Literature and Culture MA at Leiden University but I don't find the requiered mark to be accepted. Is it difficult to enter? Thank youu😊

[@madalenacaldas7666]

Could you do some videos about your freelancing journey ? :)

[@Tinaendewalvis]

#interesting that you uploaded this video today. Because it's "ditch your new year resolutions day" ;) Also didn't you spend some days with your brother in stockholm in 2018, so you actually travels to scandinavia, right?

[@booksandquills]

+Catherine Loves Vintage ahh definitely not on purpose haha. The trip was actually from the year before, so no Scandinavia trips for me :(

[@theuncommonviewer]

I have been WAITING for this video.

[@jwatson11]

I made a 'Try by Thirty Five' list after my thirtieth, including experiences I wanted to have a go at, foods I've kind of told myself I don't like but actually if I gave them a go maybe I'd like? No goal number of tries, and no limit either

[@123superMonkey321]

Yay! Vegan!:) 🐄🐔😄😄😁

[@russwelday]

It is NOT a privilege to own a lot of books. It is a right.

[@guybyron]

Instead of learning Adobe Illustrator try to learn CorelDraw, it´s easier to learn and better for simple projects.

[@Connathan]

You could do 5 before 35 maybe? :)

[@EmilyHeartsCookies]

yeeeees to copenhagen :o