2016 has come to an end. I've finished my first semester of sophomore year. Last semester went great but there are some things that I would change. As I start this next semester, here are a few things that I would change to make these next few months a little better.

The first thing that I need to fix is my sleep schedule. Last semester I was getting 4 maybe 5 hours of sleep. I definitely want to go to sleep at a more reasonable time. The more sleep I get, the better I will feel. Hopefully I won't fall asleep (during class from lack of sleep) like I did last semester. Whoops.

Second, I want to work on being more organized. Since I live in a quad, keeping my stuff more organized will be important. Keeping all my items in place will create less stress over finding all my things and getting ready every day. Staying organized isn't just for me though. My roommates also need to be able to function, even with all my junk everywhere.

The third resolution for this school year is to make some meaningful friends. I don't want surface friendships. I want friendships that are going to have my back and encourage me to do my best in school and in life.

A fourth resolution would be to start dressing better. I am confident in who I am which is great. I do realize that I can't go through life dressing like a dude or a hobo. I want to start dressing like a normal human and not looking like I just rolled out of bed.

The next resolution would be to start drinking more water and to eat healthy. I want to eat more salads from the salad bar and to try to drink more than just a half bottle of water a day. I need to start hydrating my body and lets be honest, nothing bad can come from drinking a lot of water

My sixth resolution is to adventure more. I want to explore nature and see more spectacular views instead of staring at books all the time and being unhappy. I want to visit places I haven't been and hammock my way through Oregon.

My seventh and last resolution is to work out more. I worked out a good amount last semester but never long enough to make a huge change. I want to build more muscle and to get my stamina up. Since I have lots of cross country and track and field friends, they whoop my butt in running. It is not a shock but can still be super embarrassing. By the end of the semester, I want to be able to run five miles at a steady rate. Becoming stronger is also a huge goal I have had for a while. By end of this semester, I want to be confident in my strength.

I know these are all big goals but I hope I can accomplish them this semester. These next four months are days I can try to become a better person, student and friend. This will be a year of reinventing myself, exploring and making more memories.