Summer 2014 Goals

Ah yes, it's finally summer. I can't believe how fast the semester has gone, but I'm so excited to welcome summer with open arms. I'm currently recovering from my finals, but I am so excited to put the schoolwork aside for about a hundred days!
However, I don't want to be completely lazy over my summer break, so I've compiled a list of things that I wanted to do for summer 2014.

• Get my driver's license. I kinda need to learn how to drive and drive myself places. 
• Read 20 books. I need something to do at work, and since I work at a library, why not?
• Go to the beach. What's summer without the beach?
• Go to a different state. Even though it could be New York, but who cares?
• Blog more. My goal this summer is to focus on this blog and expand it. I want to make more blogging connections, and that's a pretty big deal. School always gets in the way so I want to make sure that my blog gets some TLC from little ol' me. 

What are your summer goals/plans?

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New Year's Resolution 2014

Okay, yes I am about ten days late in saying this. But, in my defense it took me a while to figure out what I wanted my resolution to be. So, now that I finally figured it out, (my Eureka moment, for all of you John Green fans) I can share it with you.

My resolution is to read at least a book a week. The grand total of books read per week by the end of the year would be 52. As an English major, there's a lot of books out there that I haven't read yet. My goal this year is to slowly chip away at them. Yes, I know that the semester can get hectic, and I may not have the time to read this. However, I do plan on reading each and every night before I go to bed. That way, I will at least have some time to read them. Plus, I am mostly planning on reading books for fun, not for school. I will be excited for that because, it will be something I am interested in, not something that I am being forced to read. I know for once that I actually can stick to this goal, so I am so excited.

So far, my goal has been a success. I've read two books so far. Last week, I've read an Abundance of Katherines by John Green. That book was awesome. This week I read Shopaholic Takes Manhattan. Next week, I am reading the next book in the Shopaholic series. 

I can't wait to complete this goal, because I am such a huge fan of reading. By being able to read more I can also grow as a writer. Plus, there's nothing wrong with reading more books, right?

What's your resolution? Do you think you'll be able to stick to it? Talk to me. Comment below!

What Has Passed; What Will Become

As 2013 comes to an end, I realize that this year has in a way come to be full cycle. This year, I've grown a lot, gained responsiblity, experience, and friends.

This year, I got my learner's permit. That's a big deal, because I am really excited to get my license. I hope that new year I can get it because I really want to drive and be able to take myself places. Another awesome thing that happened was that I got my first job at my school's library. This is exciting because for once, I really felt that I can handle myself finanically. Plus, it's awesome to be able to have the freedom to buy whatever I want, and to be able to say that I earned the money to do so.

This year I feel like I grew as a person as well. I began to realize that I truly deserve to be happy, with myself, and with the people who I surround myself with. I deserve a chance to be happy. I also learned that I deserve to be treated with respect as well. I feel like this is important in every relationship we have in life, not just romantic ones. I also am slowly learning that  it's okay to make mistakes, and it's okay to finally let your walls down for someone. That's perfectly alright, because some people deserve to hold you. The ones who put the holes in your heart, don't. 

There are many memories of this year that I will always cherish. This summer was by far the best summer of my life. I enjoyed spending time with my friend who was the foreign exchange student from my old high school, however saying goodbye to her wasn't so fun. I enjoyed watching her go through things that we as Americans consider normal. Like, going to prom, and having a graduation. I also had a lot of crazy girls nights with my crazy girls, went on long walks and coffee dates with my best friend, and said goodbye to him as he left college. I got into a huge and stupid fight with my best girl friend, but was able to get over it. Now we're best friends again. 

2013 overall was a great year for me. It's had its ups and it's had it's downs. I enjoyed it overall. 2014 will also be awesome, as the clock turns 12, and a new beginning will dawn upon us. This upcoming year will be my year. This will be the year that I conquer my mental demons, and the year that I finally will get my license. This will be the year that I work harder, save more, and blossom into a shiny brand new me. I'll actually make Dean's list, because I am no longer obligated to take a math class. (which was my downpoint) Honestly, that could happen, or I could be completely bullshitting you guys. You know how resolutions work. Anyways at the end of the day, 2014 will be my year. Even if it doesn't know it yet. 

In conclusion, 2013 was great. But 2014 will be even better. Happy New Year to all of my readers! I hope 2014 will be awesome for you.