New Semester, New Me | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

New Semester, New Me

Here's to a new semester and a new me

11
New Semester, New Me
https://unsplash.com

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.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

1034385
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

950347
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

1328713
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments