I remembered making a list of things I wanted to accomplish in 2009, and since that year has now come and gone, it's time to look back and review this list. (I might even add a little description to some of them...)
The ones in blue are things I didn't quite get to this year... Aaaand GO!
1. Find someone who will absolutely blow me away. There were quite a few people this year that "blew me away," so to speak, but I meant this in more of a romantic sense. True, I didn't exactly meet "someone" new, but I'm not sad about it. I've thought about it, and I'm actually pretty happy being single right now. I'm able to focus, I don't have anyone who keeps tabs on me 24/7, and I'm enjoying my life, no strings attached! Maybe this was God's plan for me, for 2009 to be a year of self-discovery and self-reflection, which it definitely was. My theory is, I don't need to look for the right person for me. God knows where I am, and in His time, in His way, God will cause our paths to cross.
2. Drink more water.
3. Exercise more often.
4. Surprise Trix for her birthday.
5. Send Trix care packages every other month.
6. Buy Trix a laptop and a laptop case, with programs fully installed.
7. Meet at least 10 new people. It was a year of meeting people, actually. I've met quite a few fresh faces and even amongst the familiar faces, I've become good friends with some of them who I never really talked to before.
8. Feed the homeless.
9. Make someone's day.
10. Smile at someone who needs it.
11. Hug someone who needs it.
12. Read a good book.
13. Appreciate life. This past year, in October, instead of waiting for my birthday at the end of the month and making it "my month," I decided to really take the time to appreciate those around me, to reflect on their influence on my life and to see all the good, the positive, the beauty of this life that was given to me.
14. Do something that doesn't really make sense.
15. Do one random act of kindness.
16. Sing a song and mean it.
17. Be more independent. This was definitely true this year. I first started dorming during Spring 2009 and it was a new experience for me. I was living on my own for the first time ever. And since I live in a single dorm, I literally have my very own space. My time is my own, to use however I please. It's been a great experience.
18. Be less heartbroken. Definitely, MOST definitely! This year, I learned what it was like to pick up the pieces after a broken relationship--not only with ex but fixing my relationship with my dad also. From January to December, I feel like I've experienced such a huge personal growth, as a result of everything that has happened this year. And TRUST me, 2009 was a CRAZY year... it was absolutely INSANE. I really should write a book about all this... someday.
19. Stay up all night doing absolutely nothing.
20. Do something spontaneous.
21. Fight for a worthy cause.
22. Get at least a 3.8 GPA. Alright, so I didn't quite make it to 3.8, but I've definitely made improvements this year! Man, this year was tough, and I can't imagine what the last three semesters of my undergraduate life have in store for me. But one thing's for sure. I'm determined, I'll work hard, and I will strive to fulfill my dreams, one way or another!
23. Make an art project.
24. Try snowboarding.
25. Test the limits of my love.
26. Be friendlier to dogs. I am very proud to announce that I have finally outgrown my fear of dogs. My mom told me that when I was still very young, a street dog ran me straight to the ground, and as I lay on the street, the dog stood over me. Maybe that's why I've been so afraid of dogs my whole life. What turned it around? This little puppy, my sister's Pomeranian... Milo Bear! Isn't he gorgeous?
27. Try to learn an instrument. One random Saturday in September, we had friends over to enjoy the final days of warmth, swimming in the pool and enjoying each other's company. Jerah was playing her guitar outside and I was watching her. I think she asked me if I wanted to learn and so she taught me a few chords. It was weird at first and I couldn't stop laughing--this was totally new to me! I've always wanted to play an instrument but at 20 years old, I feel like it might be too late for me. Maybe that's not necessarily true! Armed with the basic chords Jerah taught me, I continued to teach myself, asking her for help every now and then. Thanks for teaching me how to play guitar, Jerah! I couldn't have done this without you!
28. Learn to play a song and sing along.
So I was able to do maybe a little over two-thirds of the list? That's not bad at all. Good bye 2009. Hello 2010. Now it's time to think of a new list for the year ahead!
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