oh nine, you're mine!
les résolutions de nouvelle année
1. Make sure to do at least one devotion a week. A lot of people are active church-goers and once they start going to college religion doesn't play as high of a role as it should in their lives. I want to keep that fire that I have for God burning (like Sharon!) because He is such an important part of my life.
2. Accept myself for who I am. Going to college-- especially in SoCal-- has made me more self-conscious of myself. There are a lot of pretty people in SoCal, not gonna lie. I need to learn to love who I am today, every part of me: mind, body, soul. I used to be really good at not caring but sometimes I just have those days when I wish I was someone else.
3. Stop comparing myself to others. Kind of in the same category as #2, comparing yourself to others brings no good. At all. It either leaves you feeling jealous and sad or superior and obnoxious (which are pretty much the same thing). We are all different people who live different lives; look at your own life and admire the things you've accomplished. Instead of setting unrealistic goals for yourself, pat yourself on the back once in a while for doing things that make you feel good, regardless of if it makes you better than someone else or not.
4. Balance study and party times. I like me my party times because all work and no play makes Joyce go insane in her dorm room. This is the college life, I gotta live it up baby! However, this IS the COLLEGE LIFE; I'm here to learn and work toward my future. Don't want to be too much of an adult yet, though, so... I just need to prioritize and manage time better. Sleep before 12am and wake up at 7am every day? Ehhh... D:
5. Get in shape. My sister's wedding is coming up in July. I'm going to be one of her bridesmaids and I do not want arm fat hanging out of my dress. Also, I gained about 5lbs during Winter Break so I'm feelin' quite heavy. Try to go to the ARC every other day at least?
6. Find a job. Hopefully I'll get lucky and find a job that wants someone to work night shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays and whatever shifts on Saturdays and Sundays because that is the only free time my schedule allows. I need to start saving money to pay off my student loans! D:
7. Go to SD. I want to visit people! And see John Legend in concert (right, Hsieh?) because he's too cool to perform at Irvine! :|
8. Clubbing in LA. I heard Hollywood has CRACKIN' clubs, so... you know.
9. Dance more. I've learned that dancing is really fun, so hopefully I'll take a dance class or... go to these dance workshops that are held at Irvine that're taught by famous choreographers like Mandy Moore and contestants from SYTYCD! :O It's always been my dream to be a dancer but I've always been way too scared. Time to break out of my shell and see what I can do!
10. Keep the love goin' with Darren. He really is the love of my life and I would hate distance to be the reason we can't be together. He's okay with it, I'm okay with it, we can work this out! :)
11. Read more. I used to read for fun all the time but that hobby just made its way down my list of priorities or "cool things to do". I have a friend who reads every night before he goes to sleep regardless of what time it is or when he needs to wake up. I really admire that quality of him so... let's be cool and bring reading back.
12. Get to know more people. There are a lot of new, fun characters I've met at Irvine and I'd like to get to know them more as well as find anyone else hip and cool, ya dig?
13. Step out of my comfort zone. Again, I'm in college. Let's make mistakes. Let's live life before we're stuck with our careers and regretting the things we wish we'd done. I'm going on a winter retreat with my college church group in a couple of weeks. I don't really know them yet, but this is a great time to get to know them and create friendships because I know they're all really good people.
14. Be more considerate and thankful. Sometimes I forget to say 'thank you' and this makes me really sad because I get really bothered when other people don't say it. I'm really stingy when it comes to having manners so I should follow my own advice.
15. Stop being a hypocrite. I know I can be really two-faced sometimes and I want to show people that I can stick to my word. Sorry everyone. :(
My mood says I'm sad because I AM! Today I drove back to Irvine with Ronald and his cousin after a much needed and enjoyed break at home. As much as I will miss hanging out with my family and friends, I will miss hanging out with Darren the most. Since I don't plan on coming back for Spring break, the next time I'll be home is when school is over, which is at the end of June. We spent a lottttt of time together so right now I am having Darren withdrawals! :( It just so happens that every time I move in, I'm on my period. What the eff guys, this blows! I get superrrrr moody and emotional so I'm more sad than I would be! Earlier I called Darren and told him that I was homesick and cried a little. D: Right now I'm feeling a little better because more and more people are coming back home, but yeah just... earlier I was a big 'ol lonely mess. Hmmm visit me in Irvine!? D:
Waking up at 7am tomorrow, hooray. :|
I USUALLY WAKE UP AT 1PM, GUYS. What was I thinking, signing up for 8am classes...
1. Make sure to do at least one devotion a week. A lot of people are active church-goers and once they start going to college religion doesn't play as high of a role as it should in their lives. I want to keep that fire that I have for God burning (like Sharon!) because He is such an important part of my life.
2. Accept myself for who I am. Going to college-- especially in SoCal-- has made me more self-conscious of myself. There are a lot of pretty people in SoCal, not gonna lie. I need to learn to love who I am today, every part of me: mind, body, soul. I used to be really good at not caring but sometimes I just have those days when I wish I was someone else.
3. Stop comparing myself to others. Kind of in the same category as #2, comparing yourself to others brings no good. At all. It either leaves you feeling jealous and sad or superior and obnoxious (which are pretty much the same thing). We are all different people who live different lives; look at your own life and admire the things you've accomplished. Instead of setting unrealistic goals for yourself, pat yourself on the back once in a while for doing things that make you feel good, regardless of if it makes you better than someone else or not.
4. Balance study and party times. I like me my party times because all work and no play makes Joyce go insane in her dorm room. This is the college life, I gotta live it up baby! However, this IS the COLLEGE LIFE; I'm here to learn and work toward my future. Don't want to be too much of an adult yet, though, so... I just need to prioritize and manage time better. Sleep before 12am and wake up at 7am every day? Ehhh... D:
5. Get in shape. My sister's wedding is coming up in July. I'm going to be one of her bridesmaids and I do not want arm fat hanging out of my dress. Also, I gained about 5lbs during Winter Break so I'm feelin' quite heavy. Try to go to the ARC every other day at least?
6. Find a job. Hopefully I'll get lucky and find a job that wants someone to work night shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays and whatever shifts on Saturdays and Sundays because that is the only free time my schedule allows. I need to start saving money to pay off my student loans! D:
7. Go to SD. I want to visit people! And see John Legend in concert (right, Hsieh?) because he's too cool to perform at Irvine! :|
8. Clubbing in LA. I heard Hollywood has CRACKIN' clubs, so... you know.
9. Dance more. I've learned that dancing is really fun, so hopefully I'll take a dance class or... go to these dance workshops that are held at Irvine that're taught by famous choreographers like Mandy Moore and contestants from SYTYCD! :O It's always been my dream to be a dancer but I've always been way too scared. Time to break out of my shell and see what I can do!
10. Keep the love goin' with Darren. He really is the love of my life and I would hate distance to be the reason we can't be together. He's okay with it, I'm okay with it, we can work this out! :)
11. Read more. I used to read for fun all the time but that hobby just made its way down my list of priorities or "cool things to do". I have a friend who reads every night before he goes to sleep regardless of what time it is or when he needs to wake up. I really admire that quality of him so... let's be cool and bring reading back.
12. Get to know more people. There are a lot of new, fun characters I've met at Irvine and I'd like to get to know them more as well as find anyone else hip and cool, ya dig?
13. Step out of my comfort zone. Again, I'm in college. Let's make mistakes. Let's live life before we're stuck with our careers and regretting the things we wish we'd done. I'm going on a winter retreat with my college church group in a couple of weeks. I don't really know them yet, but this is a great time to get to know them and create friendships because I know they're all really good people.
14. Be more considerate and thankful. Sometimes I forget to say 'thank you' and this makes me really sad because I get really bothered when other people don't say it. I'm really stingy when it comes to having manners so I should follow my own advice.
15. Stop being a hypocrite. I know I can be really two-faced sometimes and I want to show people that I can stick to my word. Sorry everyone. :(
My mood says I'm sad because I AM! Today I drove back to Irvine with Ronald and his cousin after a much needed and enjoyed break at home. As much as I will miss hanging out with my family and friends, I will miss hanging out with Darren the most. Since I don't plan on coming back for Spring break, the next time I'll be home is when school is over, which is at the end of June. We spent a lottttt of time together so right now I am having Darren withdrawals! :( It just so happens that every time I move in, I'm on my period. What the eff guys, this blows! I get superrrrr moody and emotional so I'm more sad than I would be! Earlier I called Darren and told him that I was homesick and cried a little. D: Right now I'm feeling a little better because more and more people are coming back home, but yeah just... earlier I was a big 'ol lonely mess. Hmmm visit me in Irvine!? D:
Waking up at 7am tomorrow, hooray. :|
I USUALLY WAKE UP AT 1PM, GUYS. What was I thinking, signing up for 8am classes...