There have been many memorable things from 2011 that have happened.
Just to name a few:
- May 2, 2011 - Osama bin Laden was killed by the United States SEALS!
- Junior year ended in May, summer came and went and Ben and I made it through our first rough summer together. He was at training all summer and we hardly got to talk at all, however, we made it through and it made us stronger as a couple. Then we both started our senior years in August.
- I got my first (and possibly last) serving job at J. Alexander's in July. It wasn't horrible, it was just exhausting and I wasn't a huge fan of it. Some nights were better than others, but to have a 20 minute drive, work for 5 hours and only make $15 during a lunch shift really wasn't worth it to me. I feel that my time and work is more valuable than that, so serving really wasn't for me.
- I got my first puppy, Kugel in August a week before my birthday! He is a Chihuahua/Terrier mix and he's awesome! I usually don't like little dogs, but he's great. He's so adorable and he's my first dog.
- September 11, 2011 was the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The memorial was finished and revealed to the public, but the new tower is still being built.
- November 6, 2011 - The University of Dayton Club Softball team beat Miami University for the first time in four years. Being a senior, it was so exciting to see the team pull together to defeat such a prominent team in our league. Hopefully our skills will continue to improve and we will do well in the Spring as well!
- Cassidy was born - I became an aunt on Wednesday November 23, 2011. She's adorable and I'm hoping during 2012, Nikki and I become closer and I get to hang out with her and get to know my niece.
- The War on Iraq was announced to be over on December 18, 2011.
- As the first semester of senior year came to an end, I made the decision to move home for the second semester/last semester. I will save myself some money that I am going to use to invest in a new camera, I can take care of my puppy, and work on finding a job.
So since 2012 has officially began and is moving quickly already, I have a few goals, not resolutions, because I know resolutions never actually stick, but if I make a list of goals, it's something worth working toward throughout the year. I know how I am, and I don't really stick to resolutions, but this is a list of things I would like to work on during the year.
- Be a better sister - This year, I would like to become closer with my sister. We've never really been close, but I'm hoping that since she had a baby, it will bring her closer to the family again and will result in us becoming closer.
- Save more money - I would like to become better at saving money in general. I have started this by deciding to move home for this semester. However, I will be spending some of that money to buy a new camera, but I believe this is a good decision and will result in more money to be saved. I'm also going to cut up my credit card after I pay if off. It only has a $500 limit, however, I have a really bad tendency of using it and then taking FOREVER to pay it off, which is horrible for my credit. So I figure not having one will be better than that.
- Get a job - I need to find a job. This past semester, I didn't have one and I was bored out of my mind because 1) I didn't have any money to go and hang out with friends and 2) because I've been working since I was 15 and not having a job is driving me crazy. It doesn't matter if it has anything to do with my major or not, I just need to find a job doing SOMETHING.
- Blog more - As a journalism major, I need to become a stronger writer, and I believe that writing blogs can help with that. I also know that once I move (some time after graduation), it will be a good way to keep my family and friends at home updated with my life, so if I start to make it a habit now, it'll be easier and stick later.
- Workout - Ok, everyone ALWAYS makes this a goal for the new year, however, during last semester I was good at working out a few times a week since I was taking a class, but I need to continue this on my own this semester. I would like to get back in shape. I'm not necessarily OUT of shape, however, I get out of breath very quickly and need to do something about this. I would also like to work on my flexibility in hope that it might help my back. If I can strengthen my core and gain more flexibility, I really think it could help.
- Puppy parent - So this past semester, living at school, I wasn't really around much for my pup. This semester, I'm going to be around every day and I want to work more in training him. Yes, he knows tricks and is usually house trained (he's been being a butt head recently because he's been jealous of Ben and Cassidy taking attention), but I want to work with him and maybe be able to do some off the leash training and teach him other new things. I also need to get him neutered ASAP and this will happen once I start saving more money.
- Read more - I have been creating a list of books that I would like to read soon, and any suggestions would be appreciated!
- Graduate - Everyone always says when making to-do lists, you should add things that you know you will complete, so I want to graduate. Graduation is May 6 and this will be a big day for me. I have payed my way through college and to be able to say I graduated without having to take off any time will be a big accomplishment for me.
So that's a look back and a look forward for me. There may be things that I've forgotten and will want to add, but that's it for now. Thanks for reading!
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