Resurfacing
To me, it means more than just showing up on tumblr again.
I spent last year as, what may be reduced to as, an academic hermit. This year I have made myself a few promises. During this summer I have caught myself wishing for things to be other than the way they are, things that I have slowly begun to realize are well within my grasp to change.
Number 1: I vow to stay in touch. Last year I would go weeks, or even months without seeing or hearing from people I wouldn’t have dreamed of going a day without before. I realize that getting older means that we all gain new responsibilities which may consume our time and efforts. These roles range from school, to work, to future careers, and relationships. But everyone takes time to read their mail right?
Number 2: I vow to take better care of myself. I want to be the most confident in myself I have ever been. (I hear church bells in my sleep if you catch my drift) Its going to be hard to stay dedicated to what I have planned so I will probably need encouragement to keep going from my buddies.
I am going on a routine diet. Fruit for breakfast. Greens for lunch. Proteins for dinner. Lunch and dinner are permitted to switch. Proper water consumption throughout the day. Allotted each day is a glass of milk, a tea in the morning to wake me up, and for dessert - yogurt. Yum! I love all these things so it shouldn’t be too bad. I just need to remember, food daily is nourishment, not entertainment.
Also starting tomorrow comes daily exercise. I’ve loaded my ipod with movies and playlists for the gym. And the days I’m not on campus, I’ve got a workout video that I have fallen in love with. I want to do something active seven days a week, even if it just means riding my bike to work. (I’ll have to wait for some rain or cooler weather for that though)
Number 3. I vow not to procrastinate on school work. All summer long I’ve been working on using my ipod’s calendar as a day planner. There is no excuse for me to stress about painting projects or papers due. I promise to budget my time properly this year.
Number 4. I vow to sleep. Ever since starting college, I don’t sleep nearly as much as I used to. And looking back, I realize just how much harder it’s made my life. Sleeping will help me to stay on task with my school work. It will also help me stay dedicated to my morning workout routine. Even more than that though, sleep keeps me in a better mood. I can think more clearly. I enjoy the day, and can achieve more as well. A regular sleeping schedule will help me stay focused on more important things than staying away throughout the day. So its to bed at 10 from now on and rise and shine at 6:30. 8 hours of sleep, and how I will need it.
Number 5. I vow to stay creative. Keeping to number 3 should help with this one but I want to draw something every day. I have a sketch book that I take with me everywhere now. And woodless colors too. No reason not to appreciate and celebrate the beauty around me.
Number 6. I vow to save money. Putting cash aside is only going to get harder as I get older and I gain more responsibilities. I need to get into the habit now of just pretending that some money just isn’t there. Once I have enough, I’m going to reopen my savings account. My minimum promise is 5 dollars a paycheck. That’s one trip to McDonald’s I don’t need anyway.
So there’s my start of the school year ideals. They are numbered in order of priority of keeping, though they are all important to me. Heres to a better, less stressful year.
