Goals

So, we're two weeks into the new quarter and I have implemented a couple of new goals for the quater.

Goal #1: To become involved in community service. Throughout high school and college I was very active in community service. I love it. It's fun and I really enjoy connecting with people with whom I might not ordinarily interact. So, after a couple of days of diligently searching the internet for volunteer organizations in my area, I stumbled upon "Hands On Bay Area." This organization is just what I was looking for. It is very similar to "Hands On Atlanta" in which I participated in high school and the year I spent at home after graduation. it is ideal for me because they have a variety of projects that you can do and none of them require consistent commitment. You can sign up for activities as your schedule allows, and that is key for me right now. Also, this is a chance to break that "school bubble" that inevitably surrounds colleges and universities and to get out and meet some new people.

Goal #2: To go to dance class more often. Last quarter I started ballet again, and I love it! I've found a studio nearby that offers all levels of adult classes, they teachers and facilities are nice. The best part, however, is that there is some class I can take every single day of the week (including Sunday)! It's been great getting back into dancing, although a little frustrating becasue it's difficult to make substantial progress when you're only dancing one day a week. Thus, this quarter I'm going to try to go at least twice a week for the majority of the quarter. I say "the majority" because, well, it's life and we all know that things (like class, lab, assignments, etc.) happen.

Goal #3: To relax about classes. For the past two quarters, I tended to get stressed out about classes. This quarter I am going to truly embrace the grad school philosophy..."You just have to pass (ie. get a B), and it's REALLY hard to fail classes." This is not to say that I will slack off in my classes, only that I don't need to do everything perfectly.