So far my year has been off to a great start. I'm really feeling it this year. I've already made so much progress on my goals that I surprised myself!

Portland has been amazing. It's funny to think how nervous I was to come here again. Every day is magical and goes by faster than the last. My trip is not even half way finished and already Matthew and I have done so much. I woke up to snow! Went to a basketball game, visited a seminary, celebrated a Philippine national holiday, tried so many new foods, cooked a bunch, shaved a head, got to kiss a peen daily and saw quite possibly the longest French fry ever made! I just feel unbelievably lucky to have all the opportunities life hands to me.
As for my goal list I've already fully completed two of them (Learn to crochet and finish watching Justice League) and am on a great path to the rest. Wish me luck in keeping up the drive! :D

1. Watch 23 new movies

2. Read 23 new books

3. Try 23 new foods

4. Go back to school

5. Begin learning a new language

6. Donate blood regularly (once every 8 weeks)

7. Do more volunteer work

8. Learn to crochet

9. Practice self defense

10. Lose 23 pounds

11. Take another trip with Matthew

12. Spend less time on the internet

13. Get permit

14. Finish watching Justice League

15. Journal regularly (once a week at least)

16. Get concealed weapons permit

17. Participate in more cultural activities

18. Get together a cookbook

19. Have a picnic

20. Cook a meal at least once a month

21. Move to Portland

22. Keep track of my blessings

23. Don't lose faith

1. Watch 22 new movies ✓

To view which movies I have watched this year click here.

2. Read 22 books

So far I'm at 5, not very good. Check out my list here.

3. Go to Portland ✓

Find out all about my trip to Portland here


4. Do something super terrifying ✓

For a recap click here

5. Become employed

6. Move out ✓

I successfully lived in New York City for 4 months, a start I am proud of.

7. Start singing regularly again

8. Dress up as a giant banana and dance to the banana phone song in public

9. Complete something that makes me proud ✓

I completed a year of dating with my love. I am definitely very proud about this.

10. Read another book with Matthew

11. See more theater ✓

12. Take up archery

13. Write a short story ✓

14. Bake a pie from scratch (round 2)

15. Write a So Thankful Sunday Post every Sunday

16. Complete 3 crafts (preferably with Mom) ✓

17. Get an exercise regimen

Working on this currently :)

18. Try 22 new foods ✓

All the new foods can be seen here

19. Get a passport

20. Actually utilize my savings account

21. Tell the people who mean something to me I care about them, on a regular basis.

22. Enjoy each day, even with its faults and never stop being thankful of life. ✓


10/22

Not too bad honestly. Wish me luck on the rest! :D

Rolling in the Deep by Adele



You're so Vain by Carly Simon



I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye



Don't Speak by No Doubt



Don't Think Twice, It's Alright by Bob Dylan

The Circle of Life from The Lion King



God Help the Outcasts from The Hunchback of Notre Dame



Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid



Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast



A Whole New World from Aladdin



I legitimately had difficulty deciding between smiling and crying the whole time listening to these. That is the true power of great music.

I'm a Believer by The Monkees



Sugar, Sugar by The Archies



Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel



I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash

Thriller by Micheal Jackson



Howl by Florence + the Machine



Every Breath You Take by The Police



I Believe in a Thing Called Love by The Darkness



Sweet Dreams by The Eurythmics