good riddance 2010
I'm definitely glad to say 'goodbye' to 2010.
It's been a difficult and bumpy past few months, and I'm ready to look ahead.
Is it lame to make new year's resolutions?
Well, I'm doing it anyways.. because I'm 'lame'.
I think most importantly I'd like to make 2011 a healthier year for myself.
I just looked into "dream dinners" which seems like a scam, but the idea of pre cooking meals and then heating them up when needed is something I will take into account.
I'm literally sick of eating out.
I'm sick of the money I'm spending and the shit I'm putting in my body.
With that said, I made an excel spreadsheet to account for my spending and it's appalling..
This month alone I brought in over 1,800$.
While that might not be a lot to people living on their own.. I have no bills to pay
And yet I only manage to save about 500$ a month.
I will say I pay for books, some tuition costs, car repairs, gas etc. but that in no way justifies my extravagant spending habits.
I thought food (200/month) would be the biggest expense, but after crunching the numbers I'm spending most of it on outings that involve drinking (150/month) and gas(180/month) ... shit, I spend 50$ a month at Starbucks!!
I have made terrible spending habits become the norm for myself, and frankly I'm sickened about it.
My parents are the epitome of 'bad savers' and I don't want to be like that.
I know that it's easier said than done to make these changes, but at least taking personal responsibility and being accountable is a step in the right direction.
Having a great boyfriend who is very health conscious helps. He is what motivates me.
I think fiscal responsibility will lead toward improved emotional well-being. When I save money, I feel less apprehension about my future. The "what ifs" worst-case scenarios.
I also need to prepare myself for the upcoming semester..
It will be nice not having to work Wednesdays since I have Biochem until 6:20, but I will also be taking a difficult course load (or s I believe) that consists of: Biochem, physics, calculus, chem safety, and biostatistics.
I believe the key to succeeding is to always stay ahead. I plan to have the 20 amino acids memorized before the semester begins (I should already know them, but how easy they are to forget!)
This last semester took it's toll on my emotional well-being. I just wasn't happy. I think it's because I wasn't necessarily excited about any of my classes and I struggled, mainly in chemistry. I still don't understand how I entered the final with a C- and somehow pulled a B- in the class, but I'm not going to complain.
The stress of school and finally finishing is really starting to get to me. I know I make the excuse that "I have a hard major", but I often feel like I'm working and there is no end in sight.
Thankfully, after this last semester I feel like I am at least making a dent into my required classes. By the end of this spring semester, I will have finished all my pre-reqs for my major and all lower division classes. Then I'll only need a few more upper GEs and some upper division major classes and I will get my molecular biology degree.
By the end of the summer I will also have finished all the requirements for pharmacy and med schools. I am definitely still keeping that in mind even though I think I'm content with a CLS program.
I'm so lucky to have such a great guy in my life. Someone who listens to my constant whining and complaining.
I hope this year I can keep my school woes to myself and try to have a healthier relationship.
the last few months of 2010 definitely saw the worst of me, and it got the best of my decisions.
I'd like to make 2011 better than ever in our relationship.
Although the distance is difficult, I seriously couldn't ask for someone better than my boyfriend.
So in summary, things I'd like to improve upon:
control spending habits
prepare meals for the week on Sunday.
gym at least 3 times a week. (maybe more if I can go after work)
start the semester ahead, so that I don't spend the entire semester catching up <- good example, chemistry.
Friendships
Lovelife
It's been a difficult and bumpy past few months, and I'm ready to look ahead.
Is it lame to make new year's resolutions?
Well, I'm doing it anyways.. because I'm 'lame'.
I think most importantly I'd like to make 2011 a healthier year for myself.
I just looked into "dream dinners" which seems like a scam, but the idea of pre cooking meals and then heating them up when needed is something I will take into account.
I'm literally sick of eating out.
I'm sick of the money I'm spending and the shit I'm putting in my body.
With that said, I made an excel spreadsheet to account for my spending and it's appalling..
This month alone I brought in over 1,800$.
While that might not be a lot to people living on their own.. I have no bills to pay
And yet I only manage to save about 500$ a month.
I will say I pay for books, some tuition costs, car repairs, gas etc. but that in no way justifies my extravagant spending habits.
I thought food (200/month) would be the biggest expense, but after crunching the numbers I'm spending most of it on outings that involve drinking (150/month) and gas(180/month) ... shit, I spend 50$ a month at Starbucks!!
I have made terrible spending habits become the norm for myself, and frankly I'm sickened about it.
My parents are the epitome of 'bad savers' and I don't want to be like that.
I know that it's easier said than done to make these changes, but at least taking personal responsibility and being accountable is a step in the right direction.
Having a great boyfriend who is very health conscious helps. He is what motivates me.
I think fiscal responsibility will lead toward improved emotional well-being. When I save money, I feel less apprehension about my future. The "what ifs" worst-case scenarios.
I also need to prepare myself for the upcoming semester..
It will be nice not having to work Wednesdays since I have Biochem until 6:20, but I will also be taking a difficult course load (or s I believe) that consists of: Biochem, physics, calculus, chem safety, and biostatistics.
I believe the key to succeeding is to always stay ahead. I plan to have the 20 amino acids memorized before the semester begins (I should already know them, but how easy they are to forget!)
This last semester took it's toll on my emotional well-being. I just wasn't happy. I think it's because I wasn't necessarily excited about any of my classes and I struggled, mainly in chemistry. I still don't understand how I entered the final with a C- and somehow pulled a B- in the class, but I'm not going to complain.
The stress of school and finally finishing is really starting to get to me. I know I make the excuse that "I have a hard major", but I often feel like I'm working and there is no end in sight.
Thankfully, after this last semester I feel like I am at least making a dent into my required classes. By the end of this spring semester, I will have finished all my pre-reqs for my major and all lower division classes. Then I'll only need a few more upper GEs and some upper division major classes and I will get my molecular biology degree.
By the end of the summer I will also have finished all the requirements for pharmacy and med schools. I am definitely still keeping that in mind even though I think I'm content with a CLS program.
I'm so lucky to have such a great guy in my life. Someone who listens to my constant whining and complaining.
I hope this year I can keep my school woes to myself and try to have a healthier relationship.
the last few months of 2010 definitely saw the worst of me, and it got the best of my decisions.
I'd like to make 2011 better than ever in our relationship.
Although the distance is difficult, I seriously couldn't ask for someone better than my boyfriend.
So in summary, things I'd like to improve upon:
control spending habits
prepare meals for the week on Sunday.
gym at least 3 times a week. (maybe more if I can go after work)
start the semester ahead, so that I don't spend the entire semester catching up <- good example, chemistry.
Friendships
Lovelife