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I am not who i want to be and that's OK

Life is a marathon, not a race.

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I am not who i want to be and that's OK
Kayla Whittaker

As I near another year closing and another beginning, I will be one year older and one year wiser. However, I will be reminded of all the things I have not accomplished. I will be reminded that I am not fully where I want to be in my life. But that's okay!! I can remind myself of what I HAVE accomplished, I can remind myself that I have another year to work on whatever it is I want to work on.

Then when the next year rolls around I will have even more to feel accomplished about. I have come to realize no one ever becomes the person they imagine they will be.

This is because as time goes on we change who that person is. We have many new experiences and meet many new people and they have the power to change us and change how we viewed the world. There are so many aspects of life and it is hard to master all of them. So, here is a list of those aspects I have yet to gain and can hopefully tackle soon. I am sure you can relate.

I am not organized.

  1. I try so hard to stay organized, but it never sticks. I end up scatterbrained and with things everywhere. Granted it never stays a mess for long, but it doesn't stay organized any longer! It is an endless cycle I am hoping to break free from. Everything is so much easier when it has a place, and not to mention my brain less crowded with less things to worry about.

I am not timely.

  1. When it comes to some things, I am very timely. When it comes to other stuff, I am not. Want to go out with friends? Sure, I'll be there at 8 sharp! Have an assignment due in two weeks? Yeah, let me wait until the night before to start that. Procrastination is my enemy and I must defeat it. Imagine the release of stress and how much more time you will have on your hands if you could just plan accordingly. Ugh, I bet it feels so good!

I am not fashionable.

  1. I like to think I am, but I bet a t shirt and jeans with sneakers or boots gets old and can only take me so far.. I wear what is comfortable to me, but this year will be all about stepping out of that comfort zone. What is there to be afraid of? You live and you learn. Maybe I'll discover what a dress is or a nice blouse...

I am not endlessly energetic.

I envy those who go and go and go. I hit empty pretty fast. I need to maximize my fuel and learn to push myself through those days that just seem like they won't ever end.

I am not a morning person.

  1. I am a night owl. I love staying up and enjoying the quiet peacefulness the night brings. When so many are asleep and you can just enjoy alone time. At the same time, i like the idea of getting up early and getting everything done so I can just enjoy those quiet evenings without any worries.

I am not a chef.

  1. I wish I was! I am so bad at deciding what to buy at the store and deciding what to make. I am always so overwhelmed by all the ingredients and how pricey something seems. Learning to shop smart and make yummy simple meals is key to surviving as a fulltime college student who needs to feed themself.

There are so many things I want to work on this coming year. A good strategy is making a list and setting goals to reach! It will feel so nice to cross things off as time goes on. Just remember even if one year closes there are so many more to come. You will get there slow and steady. Life is not a race, it is a marathon. A very slow marathon so you still have time to enjoy the sights and experience all that you can.

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