2011 Resolutions

• go to the gym more (check! been going every other day. This week going to attempt going every day. But definitely PAYING for a membership motivates me to use it)
• rest more. like REAL resting. Haven't been really good at it to admit but this past weekend didn't go out as much because I KNEW i would regret it if i did
• read the bible every day. Already failed at this despite having daily verses sent to my phone

gonna narrow it down to that for now.

lemons into lemonade?

being jobless sucks.

i'm so excited for fall to start that i've already packed one bag
i've also made a packing list on excel (it's quite beautiful)
not to mention i started my "3B conquering plan" as per tradition

but i guess having a break is a good thing.
i've made of list (because i love lists) of things i plan to do over the summer:

visit the rom
finally see the AGO
HP exhibit at sci centre
go to kensington market
visit waterloo more
dragon boat festival
danforth festival
watch world cup at HOME
softball
read ahead for courses
prep for being a peer leader

booklist (its small so i actually read them)
true story
tipping point
what the dog saw
kingdom without borders

movie list (again, small so i actually watch them)
the blind side
how to train your dragon
iron man 2
ninja (?)
diary of a wimpy kid (?) HEHEH
kick-ass
letters to juliet
robin hood
karate kid (new one)

"hopefully"s
YP Stuff: retreat, trip to centre island, laserquest, wonderland, bowling, etc.
camping trip with cousins (no adults)
G test!

to do

If any of you remember, I used to have a huge list of things to do before I die on my window in my bedroom. The list started off small and then it grew to take up the whole window. Sadly, we're selling our house and for the viewings, I had to erase that gigantic list. Being the silly person I am, I didn't write it down.

I guess it's a fresh start. Some of the things I wanted when I was grade 7 I've probably done or don't know if i want to do anymore. I think I know a lot more about myself to know what I really want to do before I die. So without further ado!

climb the CN tower • go to the capital city of every country • live in Korea for a year • go on missions for a year • go really up north to see the Northern Lights • see a live world cup game at the stadium • write/publish a paper • watch an eclipse • look through a massive telescope • write a story • shave a really fluffy cat • lassoo a cow • walk behind a waterfall • own a bedroom with a bay window • look good in skinny jeans haha • drive on the autoban • run a marathon • paint a picture i'm proud of • eat at one of those sushi places with the conveyor belt • be part of a wedding party • make a time capsule with s.o • be lifted by balloons • watch a drive-in movie • fall in love and get married • skate on the Rideau • work as a character at an amusement park for a day • grant a sick kid's wish • bungee jump • learn to play another concerto • ride an elephant • watch all the great musicals (Chicago, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hairspray, etc.) • play in a jazz group • go on a secret mission • create a tradition • revisit Victoria • open a business • vlog • meet a talking parrot • hug the hugging lady in india • build a dream house with a dream hubby • carve a boat • make a family recipe • make a short movie

And i know this isn't the end.

where did the ________ go???

Time
Crap! It's already December 10th. I've done a lot this past term, but still - this term year has gone by crazy quickly.

Goals I accomplished:
- read 3 books
- go to Urbana (well not technically but it's all paid for)
- take initiative at work

Goals I still have time to accomplish:
- study the book of james
- watch 10 good movies (currently at 4)
- organize my iTunes
- go to 1 festival in toronto

Goals I need to reassess/failed
- get through my mcat book on my own (I think I need to make a more intense plan for this one)
- finish my work term report before december (HAH - more like before january now)

Money
I checked my bank account last night and I officially don't have enough to pay my tuition and residence fees. I love my textbooks but I'm thinking of selling them. I don't get OSAP. I'm desperately looking for scholarships or grants I can get. Apparently you can't get the textbook grant if you don't have OSAP. Damn money.

at 4AM...

it's amazing how your body wakes you up to go pee - instead of just letting you go. There is still that alert sense!

On a different note, I realized how busy I am and how busy i'm going to be for the next couple of months. Here's a look at my goals and my things to do:

goals
study the book of James
read 3 books
watch 10 good movies (have watched 1 - Changelings)
get through my mcat book on my own (I'm still in the physics unit T_T)
finish my work term report BEFORE december (topic pending approval)
go to urbana 09 (registration paid)
organize my iTunes (just for you, Jenny) (I'm sorry my dear, i havent done much with this)
take initiative at work (done a couple times - not enough)
go to 1 festival in toronto

current projects
work term report
topic: exercise vs. fractures caused by falls OR exercise vs. falls in general (a little harder)
PD5 - project management
5 more quizzes
assignment2: "starting a project" paper
assignment 3: cost/resource control, international vs. non-international projects, selection of project team members
Konnect Project
january - launch
march - high school retreat
KCSF Case Competition
program/event that will help the korean canadian community
thinking something along the lines of fitness awareness or something like that
Urbana fundraising
personal contacts
church food market
searching for ideas T_T

This week, I...

realized that being a research ASSISTANT sucks. I want to RESEARCH.

finished 3 books. Secret Life of Bees is a good one.

realized I haven't been reading my Bible.

enjoyed studying at the Mac library for my MCATs and realized I don't suck at physics as much as I thought I did.

gave up on doing my tax returns by myself.

made another goal - be more productive each week that I live!

Before I leave, can I just say... HURRAH for cold weather! Finally the weather is not so humid and I can walk around with the cool breeze that tickles my bones!

It snowed in Waterloo - crazy weather.

goals for fall 09

- study the book of James
- read 3 books
- watch 10 good movies
- get through my mcat book on my own
- finish my work term report BEFORE december
- go to urbana 09
- organize my iTunes (just for you, Jenny)
- take initiative at work
- go to 1 festival in toronto

definitely nothing as impressive as dolly's but it's doable (i hope)