Well, to really sum up 2011, I'd have to say it was probably the craziest roller coaster I've ever been on. It was filled with many more downs than ups, but I am confident that 2012 will be great. Also, I think 2012 kind of owes my family so that's why I'm so confident. The first part of 2012 will definitely be a little stressful as I await the notifications from my graduate schools. I applied to four, and I'm hoping I have the opportunity to interview with all of them. As I finished up 2011 with graduate school applications and finding ways to professionally develop, I have come to realize that it is time I go abroad again. I spent a good majority of my time the week of Christmas researching language schools in Argentina and Costa Rica. My goal is to finally be able to speak spanish more fluently. I can read, write and understand anyone that speaks Spanish to me but speaking back is quite the challenge. I know this is a major skill I need to develop as I head into the international programs aspect of Student Affairs. As of right now it looks like Costa Rica may be the spot as one the Programs Specialist in the CLU Study Abroad Center utilized the school. I'll know for sure if I can for the 10 weeks I want to once I hear back from schools and do interviews for assistantships, but really won't know until April.
That's one adventure I'll be having in 2012 hopefully! The next will hopefully be moving to a new place and going to graduate school. I say hopefully because at the end of the day Colorado State is where I want to be and if it doesn't happen this year, I may just wait it out and apply again the next year...we'll cross the bridge if and when it gets here though. I'm looking forward to the idea of moving to somewhere new, OUTSIDE of California. The five weeks I have left to wait is absolutely killing me! I don't know how I'll wait again after interviews!
The final challenge that will seem like the bandwagon challenge is working on my fitness. I'm not concerned with losing weight however. I've done that, and I'm very proud of what I have accomplished. I'm down an entire size in both bottoms and top and I've never worn these sizes in my entire life! Personally, I just need to get back on track with toning and building muscle. I'd love to get a handle on my abs, as even when you lose weight your abs just don't make you feel like you've really done anything if you don't work on tightening. So here are just a few of my goals for fitness in 2012:
1) Work out five days a week (doesn't have to be necessarily intense and at the gym)
2) Buy a new pair of skates and start skating again.
3) Become a runner
4) Run a 10K
5) Run a Half
6) Drink the daily recommended amount of water
7) SPINACH and VEGGIE smoothies!
Well that sums it up! I'm hoping to fork up the money to join CrossFit because I think I could benefit from something like that but it's a little steep! It would make go at least three times a week though! That makes it completely worth the price!
Well, happy new year and hopefully 2012 will be good to all of us!
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