2011 Resolutions

I know it's a bit overdue (with ringing in 2011 in Chicago and starting to pack for my study abroad stint, I haven't much time to blog), but here are my resolutions for 2011.  I know that goals are supposed to be measurable, with set time spans and noticeable checkpoints along the way.  But my goals are just a little different.  Soooooooo, without further ado, my goals for 2011:

1) Love who I am.  While this is especially directed towards my physical appearance (no more hating photos of myself or worrying about being fat), it also includes being OK with my beliefs, opinions, and thoughts.  This isn't exactly an easy resolution, but I believe it's one that will make me a lot happier.

2) Do things for myself.  From here on out, I want to make myself happy.  This was mostly prompted by a not-so-little incident with my friends and family that lead to a lot of stress and tears (I was shaking I was so angry and frustrated!).  So, in 2011, I am not going to worry about pleasing anyone else.

3) Focus more on my schoolwork.  I'll admit it; my classroom etiquette sucks.  I'm either texting away or nodding off during many of my classes, and that stops now.  I'm hoping that studying in a different country (Hello, Wales!) will help me get back on track.

I'm sure that there are many more things that I can to do "make 2011 the best year yet!"  Cliché intended.  But with these 3 resolutions, I feel like I'm headed in the right direction to being the person I want to be.  I honestly can say that I don't think I've found myself yet.  I don't know who I truly am.  But these 3 steps are in the right direction.  And I love that I'm taking charge.