A List

I decided a few days ago that I was going to set goals for myself that would help me maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Here's what I've got so far:

1. Discover Things.

Just in general. In New York City, within myself, at NYU, about the current state of the world, etc.

2. Go to Yoga regularly.

For this one I have to find a good (free) yoga class that would fit into my schedule. And I also have to muster up the courage to walk around in the 20 degree weather in leggings. But hey! I've already got a yoga mat!

3. READ MORE.

I wrote this twice on my list not even realizing I had done so, so it must be important. This includes for school and for play. I'm already falling behind on this, but the goal is to spend less time lying in bed watching TV and more time engaging my brain. TV every once in a while is ok though :)

4. Do more arts and crafts.

I've already got a jump start on this one (see photo attached). The only thing will be trying not to let this goal take over all the other goals...

5. Finish learning Clair de Lune.

I don't think I'll ever truly be done with this piece, but I would really like to get it to the performance level by the end of the semester. It'll be good for my spirit, my piano skills, and my determination level.

6. Get money, get paid.

Job interviews have been successful so far, just waiting to hear back for the final decision. This is slightly out of my control at the moment, but I need to keep motivated and keep up my persistence!

7. Make peace with solitude.

Less of an actual goal, more of a mantra. I think numbers 3,4,5, and 6 will help keep me busy and distracted from the fact that I don't have many friends here. It will be my own personal strength, however, to keep me grounded and open, while at the same time understanding of the fact that good friends will come with time.

8.Go to church more often.

I went once, and enjoyed it. Since then I've been "too tired" or "too cold" or "too busy". Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit.

9. Get involved in clubs.

Tomorrow I'm going to go to the Cookies and Coloring club at Gallatin to make Valentines day cards for a children's hospital.

And finally:

10. Take every opportunity given.

I just gotta put myself out there, without hesitation. Unless, of course, it could be morally damaging, illegal, or life threatening.

I didn't plan for exactly 10, but there you go.

OH! an 11th:

11. Write more.

Haha I would have forgotten that one as I'm writing a blog post...