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In 2017, I Will Do Stuff

"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." ~ Elbert Hubbard

Meghan Rose Murphy

Jan 02, 2017

University of New Hampshire

Meghan Murphy

In 2017 I want to…

Push my body to its limits, and continue to get stronger.

I hope that I can say, without a doubt, every day I did something good for my body. I of course want to get to the gym as much as possible, go run or doing something a bit more strenuous, but I want to find new things that help me smile and keep me healthy. I love rowing, and thanks to the UNH team, I’ve started listing some of those things already.

Buy the plane ticket, and go.

In my sophomore year of high school when I travelled to Germany, I was infected with the “travel bug.” Now that I’m 18 and starting out my little adult life, I really want to make the effort and just start those adventures as soon as possible. Right now, Iceland is in the works…

Take more pictures and not worry about the ‘Gram.

I love taking pictures, especially posting them on Instagram. But, I want you use my beautiful Canon camera way more than my iPhone’s camera. I put the work and money into the Canon and I want to take advantage of all the memories I know I’ll make this year.

Do something a lil’ crazy.

Despite the trip abroad I want to make happen, I’ve been wanting a tattoo for a while or to get second ear piercings… Hmmm we’ll see…. I’m also excited to take ballet next semester! Totally outside my comfort level :)

Put my money towards school, gas, travel, memories, and things for others.

I love to shop. Love it. Amazon Prime free two-day shipping and my VIP Membership to Fabletics is really hard to resist. Yet, I’m starting to realize other things I’d rather spend money on like experiences, birthday and christmas gifts for others, food…

Throw myself into my schoolwork and open up some job and internship opportunities.

My first semester of college was challenging in more aspect than one, and to be honest my grades took a bit of a hit. But, with the spring semester coming up now that I have a better understanding of who I am and the campus I’m at, I’m sure my school work will improve.

Read more.

I have a small book collection of memoirs, adventures, and humorous life stories that I’d love to actually read. (I struggle to do so because it makes me sleepy).

Continue growing my music taste and Netflix addictions.

Spotify is great. Netflix is great.

Write more.

Thank goodness I have this platform on the Odyssey, but I want to expand my portfolio and see what more I can do.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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