To-Do List

As I said in my previous post, I have really high hopes for this month. It's already the first week, and I feel absolutely amazing. I am planning to make this month the best so far this year (:

I haven't made much progress on bettering my life so far this year... even after what I said way back in January :( So this is my second To-Do list containing stuff I really would like to get done this month, and over the summer and hopefully be able to continue on with:

1.) Finally figure out a hairstyle I like. This is a biggie, because I have already cut my hair 2 or 3 times this year, and I haven't liked either style :/ I never wear it down, because I don't like the way it looks now. So hopefully I can find a hairstyle I like so I can actually wear it down and be pretty for once c:

2.) Clean up/makeover my room and clean out my closet. This also applies to my bathroom as well. Both are pretty much a complete mess :/ And it's hard to consider my room a good working environment in its current state. I would really like my room to be a place I can happily come home to, and do homework in. A nice zone. I would really like to get a new bed and a whole new bedding set, paint my room a new color, re-arrange my furniture, and get some nice curtains instead of blinds. I know I am only going to be here for one more year before going off to college, but a nice room would really help me get schoolwork done better. In terms of my closet, I have so many clothes I don't wear at all. I need to clean it out and donate them to people who will actually wear them, unlike me.

3.) Be a smart shopper. This refers to my last post too about my closet being too full. There is a lot of clothes I bought but have only worn about once. I need to shop better. Being a typical girl, I love shopping. But I also end up buying a ton of clothes, because I tend to buy everything I think is cute. Which is a bad habit. I need to realize which clothes I actually need and don't need, so I can actually have a closet full of clothes I have worn and will continue to wear.

4.) Get my license. Get a job. Both of these rely on one another, so I am putting them into the same category. I have been wanting my license for ages now, but my mom is always coming up with excuses to not let us drive. I am finally fed up with it, and I am going to lay down the law, and get my license. I want a job so badly. Now that time is clearing up and summer is starting, I will have the time to get a job. I would prefer to work as a waitress, because I heard they get a ton of money in tips, especially on weekends. I would like to make my own money and save it for special occasions. So I can actually take trips on my own for once or travel or just have money to spend on items.

5.) Apply to colleges. This is a huge one. I have to apply to all my colleges this summer that I am planning on attending for my graduate degree, since I am graduating with my bachelor's next year. Which means I need to get all my transcripts together and sent out, all my SAT/ACT scores sent out, and figure out what is needed to apply for each college. Do I need letters of recommendation? Do I need to write an essay? I also need to do community service work, such as helping out in a soup kitchen or habitat for humanity. I heard that having service work on your transcript can get you into a college even if you don't have the best of grades. So I need to really get to work on that as soon as possible. It's a stressful process and it makes me very nervous :( But I am hoping for the best! -crosses fingers-

6.) Get my priorities straight. This is my biggest problem. I don't have my priorities in the right order. I have put school very close to the bottom of my list, and that was my mistake this semester. It came back to bite me in the butt. My grades and my emotional stability both suffered from it. I need to learn what order to put things in my life. And right now, I am at a critical point in my career, so school should be one of my highest priorities. Friends and family should also be near the top of my list. And I should definitely move video games and goofing off close to the bottom. It may take some time to adjust to this, but I really need this in order to get my life back on track and to stay focused.


7.) Start exercising more, eating healthier, and doing yoga. I used to do this a lot, and it felt wonderful. I don't know quite how to explain it, but being healthy just makes you feel good. It is also very good for your health and well-being. I stopped doing Yoga once school started up, and I miss it. It really helped relieve stress or problems in my life. It was a nice output for my emotions. I always felt so wonderful after doing it, so I would really like to start that up again. I am trying my best to gain some weight, but it's hard for me :/ I do, however, need to stop eating nothing but chocolate and sweets from breakfast to dessert. Almost every meal of the day is some sort of sweet, except dinner. Which although it doesn't show on me, it really isn't good for my body overall :/ So I need to eat more fruits and vegetables, salads, and start taking daily vitamins. I also know that there is a difference between being skinny and being in shape. Right now, I am just skinny. I would like to work out so I am actually in shape. Such as having a toned belly and legs. That way I can have an even smexier body than I do now ;) hahaha!!

7.) Go outdoors more. This kind of relates to my last reason too, but it's also because I realize I am a lot happier when I hang outside. I think it's the fresh air, but I really enjoy nature. I love exploring the outdoors and sight seeing. I would love to go visit new places around here and just experience nature at it's finest. It's also a great excuse to get out and exercise more haha (: It will definitely help me forget about the stresses of life, and just enjoy myself and live in the moment.

8.) Be a better friend. I have been slacking off terribly in this category x_x; Always canceling plans because I am too tired. Just forgetting to respond to them. Not keeping in touch. etc. You name it. I have been a pretty lousy friend lately, so I hope to improve that dramatically this summer. I will organize hang outs and call up people constantly to see if they want to do anything. I will try my best to keep in touch and interact with them via Facebook or texting. And so on and so on. Friends are very important to me, and I should be treating them better :)

9.) Stop being so lazy. BIGGEST problem ever!! I don't know why I am so lazy. Always tired, napping, not wanting to do anything but sit around. It's SO bad x_x;; I need to actually be active and have a life. I need to stop loafing around :( Makes me feel bad about myself aha! It is also a huge source for my procrastination! So fixing this will solve a lot of problems :)

10.) Become more independent. This is still a huge problem with my parents, mostly my mom :/ She doesn't let me do anything on my own because she claims I am not independent enough. But how am I supposed to become more independent if you don't ever give me a chance to? I am going away to college in a year, and I would really like it if my parents would trust me enough to let me travel and do things on my own. I am not a kid anymore. I am planning to take a couple of trips this summer, so hopefully that will get my point across :)

I think this is it for now... I know I am probably forgetting a ton of stuff, but if I think of more I will add onto this later :)

Time to get May under way >D Let's do this!!