A year in review
The nice thing about this live journal business is that I can easily
look back at my entries from the last year and bring them up in a
matter of seconds. In doing so, I quickly came across my New
Year's resolutions from last year. Let's see how I did!
~Continue working on the following areas from last year (2004)
*Integrating religion into life (+-)
I focused more on spirituality than religion this year. Finding contentedness within myself
*Exercising more (+-)
Funny that this resolution has reappeared for multiple years along with 70% of the nation. I am so glad that I am part of a statistic! (boo) Anyway, I feel I still could work on spending more time outside but I am feeling better about my body these days so that is a wonderful thing. Endorphins, btw, are also a wonderful plus to exercising I have discovered. They are a great antidepressant in many situations.
*Improving self confidence (+-)
I have a feeling that this is going to be a lifelong characteristic for me to be aware of. Having said that, I feel that I am much more comfortable with myself.
*Journaling more (+-)
So, I started off the year well in this regard and journaling really pulled me through some hard times as an outlet. On the other hand, I am emotionally much more stable these days and may not depend on such venues as much.
~Be a vegetarian (for real, not just half assed) (+++)
Hooray! I have managed for an entire year and my ferritin levels are looking great. No worries here!
~Apply to medical schools (both COM's and others) (---)
I most definitely made a valient attempt at this but realized a little late that I really wasn't feeling ready to take the next step. Will I apply again en el futuro? I am not so sure. I am thinking that being a Nurse Practicioner might be more up my alley. However, for the time being I am really trying to just be and take things as they come. Heck - I am only 23!
~No flings (---)
Best laid plans ....
~Focus in on my passions, whatever they might be (+-)
Another work in process. I am still discovering!
~Let enjoy being me be a primary goal as opposed to continual improvement (++)
I think this year was a pivotol one in regards to my taking a step back and evaluating exactly where I am, who I am, and who I want / don't want to be. I don't want to relive this year ever again, but good things came out of it and I feel like I am back in the game!
~Play piano more (+-)
Could be better, could be worse
~Work on being more decisive
Notice all the (+ - ) scores! ;)
Now on to my resolutions for 2006!
~Continue working on the following areas from last year (2005)
*Exercising more (maintain weight)
*Improving self confidence
*Be a vegetarian (for real, not just half assed)
*Focus in on my passions, whatever they might be
*Let enjoy being me be a primary goal as opposed to continual improvement
*Play piano more
~Learn how to play guitar
~Spend more time outside enjoying nature
~Be honest, especially with yourself.
~Take a class (yoga? spanish? microbiology? something fun like salsa dancing?)
~Volunteer AT LEAST once a month. Upward bound?
~ Hug someone daily
~Be more earth friendly. Carpool, compost, shorter showers, less laundry, etc.
~Make sure the people around me know that I appreciate them on a more regular basis
~Laugh more, smile more!
~If I don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
~Put my all into therapy.
~Work on my inner strength (learn to be less dependent on meds)
~Spend more time with Grandma and Grandpa.
~Spend less money, save more for the future!
~Attend the Winnipeg Folk Festival
~Be happy at work (let things go)
~Breathe deeply.
~Act like a child for AT LEAST 20 minutes per day.
~Kara's for me: Learn how to yodel and dance the merengue!
I think that is plenty to start with...
~Continue working on the following areas from last year (2004)
*Integrating religion into life (+-)
I focused more on spirituality than religion this year. Finding contentedness within myself
*Exercising more (+-)
Funny that this resolution has reappeared for multiple years along with 70% of the nation. I am so glad that I am part of a statistic! (boo) Anyway, I feel I still could work on spending more time outside but I am feeling better about my body these days so that is a wonderful thing. Endorphins, btw, are also a wonderful plus to exercising I have discovered. They are a great antidepressant in many situations.
*Improving self confidence (+-)
I have a feeling that this is going to be a lifelong characteristic for me to be aware of. Having said that, I feel that I am much more comfortable with myself.
*Journaling more (+-)
So, I started off the year well in this regard and journaling really pulled me through some hard times as an outlet. On the other hand, I am emotionally much more stable these days and may not depend on such venues as much.
~Be a vegetarian (for real, not just half assed) (+++)
Hooray! I have managed for an entire year and my ferritin levels are looking great. No worries here!
~Apply to medical schools (both COM's and others) (---)
I most definitely made a valient attempt at this but realized a little late that I really wasn't feeling ready to take the next step. Will I apply again en el futuro? I am not so sure. I am thinking that being a Nurse Practicioner might be more up my alley. However, for the time being I am really trying to just be and take things as they come. Heck - I am only 23!
~No flings (---)
Best laid plans ....
~Focus in on my passions, whatever they might be (+-)
Another work in process. I am still discovering!
~Let enjoy being me be a primary goal as opposed to continual improvement (++)
I think this year was a pivotol one in regards to my taking a step back and evaluating exactly where I am, who I am, and who I want / don't want to be. I don't want to relive this year ever again, but good things came out of it and I feel like I am back in the game!
~Play piano more (+-)
Could be better, could be worse
~Work on being more decisive
Notice all the (+ - ) scores! ;)
Now on to my resolutions for 2006!
~Continue working on the following areas from last year (2005)
*Exercising more (maintain weight)
*Improving self confidence
*Be a vegetarian (for real, not just half assed)
*Focus in on my passions, whatever they might be
*Let enjoy being me be a primary goal as opposed to continual improvement
*Play piano more
~Learn how to play guitar
~Spend more time outside enjoying nature
~Be honest, especially with yourself.
~Take a class (yoga? spanish? microbiology? something fun like salsa dancing?)
~Volunteer AT LEAST once a month. Upward bound?
~ Hug someone daily
~Be more earth friendly. Carpool, compost, shorter showers, less laundry, etc.
~Make sure the people around me know that I appreciate them on a more regular basis
~Laugh more, smile more!
~If I don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
~Put my all into therapy.
~Work on my inner strength (learn to be less dependent on meds)
~Spend more time with Grandma and Grandpa.
~Spend less money, save more for the future!
~Attend the Winnipeg Folk Festival
~Be happy at work (let things go)
~Breathe deeply.
~Act like a child for AT LEAST 20 minutes per day.
~Kara's for me: Learn how to yodel and dance the merengue!
I think that is plenty to start with...