Cheers!

It is officially a new year, and there are many things that I am hoping to have come out of it.


First, let's recap on 2010. It was a hard year for me, in general, I feel like. I brought in 2010 by myself in my brother's apartment in Portland because one person ruined plans that I had with all of our mutual friends. It turns out that now I'm good friends with that person. Ironic. Anyway, I had made a huge move from Nebraska to Washington state around Christmas and so didn't spend it with my family. I was only 17 and it was a big deal, a challenge. I graduated high school a semester early and left so many things behind. I didn't put myself into the best living situation, but it wasn't too bad. I was mistreated by one of the only friends I had in the area--who then apologized five or six months later. I didn't accomplish the only goal that I had for moving, which was to become a Washington resident. I moved back to Nebraska in April. I wasn't impressed with myself or any of the situations I put myself in. Once I was back home I turned things around a bit. I found a solid group of friends that I ended up spending every minute of my summer with. I experienced so much wonder and beauty over that time period, I just couldn't have been happier. I will forever look on that summer with the fondest of feelings. I worked hard over the summer to make money so that my second move to Washington would go more smoothly, and it did. I moved into a big house with great people, who are now my family. I love them so. I finished my first quarter of college and I absolutely enjoyed the hell out of it. I, again, didn't spend Christmas with my family. Second year in a row. Finally, I brought in the new year in Seattle with three of my roommates and some friends that I don't know very well. It was definitely an adult party. The kind that I didn't picture myself at until I'm at least twenty six. 2010 was a big learning year for me, I was challenged often and I am glad for it.




Right, so 2011!
I want to do so much this year. I heard this silly thing last night that I want to share, because even though it is very silly, it's also kind of motivating. "We have to do everything in 2011. The end may or may not be in 2012, so we shouldn't risk not living every day to the fullest." Now, I don't believe that the world is going to end within the next year or two, but the girl who said that definitely has a point. I don't want to miss out on any opportunities if I can help it. I feel as though, in my life, I have given up too many experiences to do something less fulfilling and I don't want to keep up with that. I don't have any new year resolutions, per se, but I do have some goals. I plan to write a list that I'll add to every time I knock one off.


I want to become a more wholesome, knowledgable person. I feel like right now I know a few tidbits about a bunch of random things, but I'd really like to READ and learn so much more. I want to be the best student that I can. I am going to put my best effort into the school work that I do, even when I would much rather sit back and relax. I want to get in shape. I'm not concerned with my weight or appearance really, as that's all good and fine, but I am concerned with my physical and mental health. Not because I feel something is wrong, but because I could be doing so much better for myself. My body is not in peak condition and I'd like it to be. I'm going to start running and working out at least every other day. I want to swim more. I need to start utilizing what my school offers as far as..well..everything now that I think of it. My flexibility needs work, as do my eating habits. I want to take EVERY opportunity to travel that arises. It is super important to me to see all that I can around the world and even just within the country that I live in. I want to stabilize my mind and not worry about things that are out of my hands. I want to put all my effort into things that I have a bit of control over. I want to create stronger bonds with people and mean something to someone. I plan to become more adamant about my art and photography work, as well. I've been slacking.


That is but the beginning of an endless list. I hope that everyone has had a lovely new year celebration and that 2011 is everything anyone could ever want it to be. It'll only be as good as you make it!


I am ready for change, for something new, for adventure. I refuse to let negativity hover over me and cast shadows in my life.


Cheers to 2011!






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