career

• Keep my job and continue to put my best effort every day.
• Apply to graduate school. Stick to the plan.

people

• Spend time with Jake, say what I mean, and don't be passive-aggressive.

things to take up later in the year

• Wear contacts more.
• Floss more.
• Remember to wash face at night more.
• Bring lunch more.
• Get into running?? It just seems so meditative or something.
• Do not break headphones!
• Do not break laptop! kind of failed already...
• Keep living area clean and do laundry on time.
• Stick to grocery and gas budgets. Do NOT buy ANYTHING ELSE, under ANY circumstances! kind of failed, but still pleased so far
• Learn how to make really good curries.
• Learn how to make a good crepe.
• Fix my posture, which is harder than it sounds.
• DO NOT GET MARRIED. DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN, which is also harder than it sounds.
• Make sure you're not doing things just because they offer stability. Be braver. Be bolder.

One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.

You have the choice to do what you love or to continue living a life being submissive to the expectations put on you.