How was 2026 so far?

[-Apples-]

So we’re three months into the year 2026. I wonder how this year is treating you?

To me, it’s worse than how 2025 went for the first three months, but 2025 didn’t start turning rotten until like the second half of the year. But I’m trying to remain optimistic that it will turn around to becoming a better year. But to be honest, life hasn’t been as good since early 2020. Despite some bright spots this decade, I really miss my old life that I went through in the 2010s.

 

[Grishiu]

Ngl 2026 hasn't been the nicest for us We've basically been stuck waiting to hear back regarding a few things and haven't been able to progress forward. On top of that there's the whole economy thing and gas prices etc. It's just been very no beuno

 

[PKMrBear]

Unfortunately waiting for a year that isn't worse than the last. Maybe this might be the year for me, maybe not.

 

[Dim]

Aside from the weather literally throwing everything at us, my mom finally got her new liver and she's been doing well since then, so there's been a lot going on but really great for my family thus far. I just think I need to start taking better care of myself but I've just been chilling, I guess.

 

[Squidward]

It's been great so far. I just wish time didn't go by so quickly, but that's just life when you're employed I guess...

 

[Peytonian]

It's had its ups and downs but overall, it's been pretty good!

 

[lasagne_of_death]

Ngl 2026 hasn't been the nicest for us We've basically been stuck waiting to hear back regarding a few things and haven't been able to progress forward. On top of that there's the whole economy thing and gas prices etc. It's just been very no beuno

Ugh don't even get me started on fuel prices. It's gone well over €2 per litre over here, even after the tax reductions that the gov put in place to try lower prices for everyone

 

[Psydye]

Overall, it's hard for me to say. I guess I can't complain too much though, as my personal life has been more or less good. In terms of world events, that's another story.

 

[Halloqueen]

2025 was a train going off the rails and plowing through a town.

As of today in 2026, the train is rapidly approaching a cliff overlooking the ocean.

 

[Neb]

My year started terribly, but the events forced me to be more focused on my personal development and now I have a set trajectory of what my life will be. My gut tells me my current plan is the right path and I now have the motivation to stick to it. I think this year is a transition year for me and my life will be better for it. I think my writing has gotten better and my emotional intelligence is the best it's ever been. Whenever I look at my old posts on here I cringe.

In terms of the world, this year is horrific. Every year this decade has been worse than the last. My country is rapidly declining and I don't see it getting any better anytime soon. Ironically, the chaos on the news is my biggest motivator for my goal of independence. The shrinking job market, worsening economy, and rising housing costs make me more motivated to finish trade school and make a risky move cross country where I would have to live alone for the first time. I'll have to save up a lot, learn to cook, learn how to shop, work hard in trade school, and do 400 hours of internships to accomplish my goal of moving to the NYC metro area alone. It wouldn't be a fancy apartment, it would be in a cheap suburb in New Jersey, and I would have to live frugally, but I would live in a place that I feel is home and have the independence I've wanted for years. Having a set plan of how I want to progress in my life is what is helping me cope during this painful time and I'm optimistic it'll be worth it despite the work required.

 

[Ginny Potter]

Not so good.... maybe it'll turn around eventually

 

[QueenCobra]

Good so far. A little weirded out about turning 30 but I’ll be pretty much the same person lol.

 

[Rainy.Nights]

Mostly pretty chill, nothing particularly bad. Currently recovering from the yearly anime convention which has been the most exciting event so far. As usual I didn't get to do everything as planned, but what I experienced was great. Other than that, I have mostly spent my free time playing and watching lots of stuff as usual. It seems like the weather finally might be starting to improve so maybe I will try to find some other reasons to go outside more often.

 

[Seastar]

Just as bad as last year was for me... I don't have any reason to hope for change at this point.

 

[Suguri]

On a personal level, it’s been ****ty. Not to mention the state of my home country and our economy there.

I remember being optimistic about this year because of certain upcoming events, but about a month ago things took a drastic turn for the worse and I’m still in the process of picking up the pieces. I want things to get better but I can’t make any guarantees.

 

[-Apples-]

2025 was a train going off the rails and plowing through a town.

As of today in 2026, the train is rapidly approaching a cliff overlooking the ocean.

And next year, it might be going into a lava pit if the world continues going this direction.

My life is kind of a hit-or-miss situation, but on the global level, I felt that world has gotten worse since 2007.