Davjet,
None of us were born with a set of jet engines under our armpits or a control column between our legs, so stick at it. Have you thought about Flight ops jobs or working for operators in a non flying role, with idea of getting yourself known and increasing chance of being at right place at right time?
Just another angle on your new years resolution.....
Remember....stick at it....most of us were where you are now at some stage...GOOD LUCK !