With the fall semester approaching very quickly (classes start on Wednesday!), I have decided that I need to set some goals for myself. Otherwise I might have a year like the last one; I did fine in school and I was relatively happy, but I felt like I was simply gliding along, not really trying or living up to my full potential (except in my book arts class). So, here goes:

1. Earn a 3.8 GPA for the semester (thus making it on the Dean's List and raising my overall GPA).

2. Practice piano for at least 35 minutes every day.

3. Exercise for at least half an hour four times per week (though more would be awesome). Even in the winter.

4. Get homework done early. None of this "I have a 2-page paper due in two hours and I haven't started" crap. I mean, I can do it, but it is waaay too stressful, and usually not my best work. I will start assignments as soon as I am able instead of procrastinating.

5. Spend less time on facebook. It's too distracting.

6. Make sure to keep reading for fun.

7. Learn to cook food which is both tasty and somewhat healthy.

8. Work on patience--both with others and with myself.

Oh boy. Well, I do love a challenge. Bring it on, I say!