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It’s hard to believe, but the first quarter of this year just flew by. Back in January, I shared a list of my New Year’s resolutions for 2026. Just like I did last year, I decided to share my progress every quarter. So, let’s take a look at the last three months and see how I did! As expected, it’s a mix of successes and failures, but I still have 9 months left this year – plenty of time to accomplish all of my goals.
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I actually can’t believe it’s already 2026. I once heard someone say that days are long, but years are short – I 100% agree with that statement. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember that I set myself New Year’s resolutions for 2025. I actually recently posted a summary of my progress – check it out if you’re curious to see how I did! It was a mixed bag of huge achievements and big flops, but I feel like I learnt a lot just through attempting to reach my goals, regardless of the results. So, we’re doing it again in 2026. I chose a handful of goals for myself, in a few categories. Here is my list of New Year’s resolutions for 2026!
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Happy 2026, folks! I actually can’t believe that 2025 is already in the past. It just flew by! Exactly a year ago, I made a list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, with a variety of goals, ranging from fitness to crafts and education. Today, it’s time to celebrate my achievements and shed a tear over my failures. It’s a mixed bag! Not everything went to plan, but that’s just life – we can’t predict everything. As I’m currently making a list of resolutions for the new year, it’s a good chance to learn from my progress in 2025 and maybe even roll over some of the missed goals. So, here is the final summary of my New Year’s Resolutions 2025.
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After over 6 years of doing my lessons every single day, I finally finished the Spanish course on Duolingo. It was one of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, and on October 8th, I reached my goal. In this post, I will tell you what happens when you finish a course on Duolingo, and whether you can learn a language on Duolingo alone. I will also share my thoughts about the popular app, and my learning journey.
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It’s hard to believe, but we’re now approaching the final quarter of 2025. Back in January, I made a list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, with a variety of goals, ranging from fitness to crafts and education. I’ve already shared a post with my 3-month progress and a 6-month check-in. Today, I’m returning with a 9-month report, the final one before the end-of-year summary. As expected, there have been some ups and downs, but the crucial thing is that I’m still working on this year’s resolutions, and haven’t given up.
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It feels like 2025 has only just begun, but somehow, we’re already at the halfway mark. I can’t believe that! 6 months ago, I made a list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, with a good variety of goals, ranging from fitness to crafts and education. At the end of March, I wrote a post with my 3-month progress. Today, I’m returning with a 6-month check-in. If you’re curious how my 2025 resolutions are going, here’s an honest report.
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It’s been over 4 years since I moved from Poland to the UK, and although I spent a good chunk of that time at home (thanks to the virus), I still managed to soak up the culture and spot many little differences in the British lifestyle compared to what I grew up with in Poland. Today, I wanted to talk about British supermarkets specifically and the things that surprised me the most.
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Hey there, fellow grown-ups! Who said colouring books and playful pastimes are just for kids? It’s time to revisit your childhood with a colourful twist. I’ve already tried colouring books for adults, painting by numbers canvases and sticker mosaics. Today I’m introducing the latest fad in relaxation and creative fun: scratch pages for adults!
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Hey. Hi. Hello. Welcome to my blog, again. Deja vu? How many times can one take a break from blogging, then make a loud comeback and take another step back? Way too many, that for sure. I’m a horrible blogger. 
It’s here, it’s today! The day when calories don’t matter, the day when every doughnut eaten magically turns into prosperity and luck rather than fat cells.
Fat Thursday, it’s today.
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