One Year

God has blessed me with a year of actual commitment. Internship is something that I'm "locked into" for a year. What a wonderful opportunity for me to take this year & focus on myself.

So, I have a list of things I want to do this year. Here it is!

1. No dating.
No boys. No crazy unrealistic crushes to sway me from my focus this year. I don't want to worry about whether a guy likes me or doesn't like me. Why hasn't he called/e-mailed/texted, etc.? I don't want to fool myself into thinking that someone has feelings for me when they don't. I'm always left heartbroken & reminded of my aloneness. Instead, I'm going to joyfully celebrate my singleness & allow God to provide for me through friends & family!

2. Lose weight.
After joining Weight Watchers, this is becoming easier & easier. I still need help w/ motivation & energy to get off my couch & walk over to my fitness center. But, this year is the perfect year to change all of that!

3. Save money.
I have until Dec. 2009 to start paying off my loans & when that time rolls around, I don't want to be broke & have to rely on credit cards again. Instead, I want to be loan-free & debt free by the time I turn 28. 5 years. (Side note: I just realized that I'm going to be 28 in 5 years!! Holy Cow!!!)

4. Hike Half Dome.
Dr. Ebel from CUI takes a group to hike Half Dome every year & I've always wanted to go. I haven't had a chance to do it because I haven't been in shape. Well, this year, count me in! I am SO there! I want to be able to hike up there & know that I accomplished an incredible feat of strength, agility & endurance.

I am so looking forward to spending time on myself & working things out in my life! Hopefully in a year, I can give a successful report. We'll see!

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