| | Looking back at 2007- the year of growth and change
It's the new year now. Happy 2008 everyone. I hope 2008 is better than 2007. As for me, I can't say 2007 was horrible. I've endured a lot of experiences which helped me mature, and grow away from my father's daughter into my own person.
They were experiences which other people probably endure earlier in life, but due to the tight grasp nature of my parents, who wouldn't even let me attend an university 2 hours away because it was too far, I've refrained on maturing until I had completed my school work first. I can honestly say that although creative writing as a major won't help me be high in demand at getting somewhere in the workplace, it has helped me considerablly. I wanted to thank the professors at UCR for preparing me to bite criticism, hold it, absorb it, and use it to my advantage, rather than taking it negatively or rejecting it as I've seen many others around me do this year. I also wanted to thank them for helping me realize that I need to grow apart from my family and pursue an adult lifestyle.
Here is what I've done this year
graduated from UCR
moved away from home
lived on my own-- no roommates, no family, just me
got my first job, as mediocre as it is
paid my own rent, food, amenities, and 100% of expenses
bought by first car (thanks to Drew for scouting out the deal)
learned to drive and navigate without someone else in the car
learned to find alternate routes when the road is closed
closed my family tied bank account at Hanmi Bank
opened my own bank account in my own name at BOA
paid insurance, gas, used a credit card
moved in with Darren's mom
finally decided on what I'm going to do, now that I'm done with college.
spent my first thanksgiving/ xmas/ new years away from home.
spent my first thanksgiving/ xmas/ new years with darren.
and here is the resolution/ goal list for 2008
study for/ take/ pass CBEST (Feb. 9, wish me luck)
study for/ take/ pass CSET
get jobs related to education
look for and apply for scholarships
save money/ work more hours
apply for teaching credential
stop eating pizza
run 4 days a week (I found a great, long, uphill street I can run on)
eat more healthy food
drink more water
let darren have more time with his friends (I spend way too much time with him)
visit my friends (I miss you guys)
write a page a day
don't give up on this novel. finish it.
always be courteous and polite to bitches
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| | Posted 1/1/2008 10:55 AM - 63 views - 2 comments
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