2010

At the beginning of last year I made a list of ten goals that I wanted to accomplish through out the year. Lets see how I did...

1) Achieve my goal weight and feel confident (Celebrate with Kay once we achieve our goals.) Keep up a work out routine and food regimen. Don't give up on myself.
I think I've done a pretty good job at keeping this resolution up. Although I haven't achieved my goal weight, I am about half way there. This year has been a struggle weight-wise. I guess you can say I would "yo-yo" from time to time, juggling 5-10lbs that would disappear and come back. I'm feeling a breakthrough for this year though, and I don't need anyone to celebrate with. I started this journey with Katlynne, and that fell through, leaving me to do it on my own. And you know what? That's how it should be done. I've realized that I have to do this for myself and no one else. I want to be able to look myself in the mirror come summer and be happy with the way I look. It's gonna happen, I promise.

2) Do well in school and be proud of the grades that I get; Work towards a 4.0 GPA
Oh school, we really do have a love-hate relationship. I love what I am studying but once exams come around, I hate the stress that school causes. I didn't get that 4.0GPA that I wanted, nor will I ever, but I am proud of what I have accomplished because I know that I have given it my best shot. I have a year and a half left and I am really going to work hard at getting my grades up to at least a B average.

3) Do some volunteer work. Get involved in the lives of others. Complete at least five good deeds. Enrich the life of a stranger.
I did quite a bit of volunteer work this year. When I decided to get involved in the Weekend to End Women's Cancers, I organized a ton of events and raised $2700 for the foundation. As for the five good deeds, here they are:
1) Helping a blind man cross the street downtown
2) Bagging a $250 grocery order for a customer in a wheelchair and then bringing it to their car
3) Helping an overweight woman with her bags while she climbed the stairs
4) Buying a homeless man a donut from Tim Hortons
5) Giving $5 to a supposed movie producer. He apparently lost his wallet and needed money for a cab. I'm pretty sure this was a scam, but whatever, I did it anyway.

4) Travel to places that I have never seen. Do things that I have never done before in each place that I visit.
Downtown Toronto- Went to the Something Corporate reunion concert
Camping at Voyageur Park
Las Vegas

5) Help Melissa complete at least 5 of her goals (ex: Give blood, Go back to NYC, Watch a sunrise, Sleep under the stars, Go dancing, etc.)
I'm actually quite upset that I didn't get to help her accomplish any of these goals...I am definitely going to give it my best shot this year though, and see where I can join her.
I did overcome my fear of giving blood this year though... I finally did it, and donated. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and I am so proud of myself for doing it! Also, my blood type is O-, the rarest type there is.

6)Spend my 21st birthday with my best friends
I definitely did this! For my birthday this year, I went out for dinner at Mio Vino (which no longer exists hahaha) and then to 737. It was so great to be surrounded by all of my groups of friends, I had such a memorable night.

7) Get a team together, raise $2000 each, and participate in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer (60km walk in two days)
DONE! It was such an unforgettable experience. Despite the blisters, sore-feet and heatstroke that my teammates experienced, we raised almost $9000 for the foundation. I was so inspired throughout the whole weekend, and it was fantastic to share it with Melissa, Ariella and Mandy. I am so proud of us!

8)Spend less and save more (Start- Vacation Account: $600.56, University Account: $8032.70)
I spent quite a bit, but I did stick to my word and save. This year I emptied my vacation account for my Vegas vacation, and I spent $3800 from my University account. Today, in my ING account I have $1200 in my Vacation savings and $6000 in my University account! Which means that I saved $3568 this year, not too bad, but it could be better.

9)Buy a camera (don't break it or get it stolen) and take tons of pictures
Honestly, I should consider a career as a member of a paparazzi. I always have my camera on me and I am constantly taking pictures. I wouldn't have it any other way though, I love capturing memories on camera.

10) Don't over-think things; Be happy; Laugh until I cry on more than one occasion; Let life take it's course; Feel loved; Live
Every year I tell myself exactly that. I feel to a certain degree I am happier than I have been in the past, but there is always room for improvement. I have learned to appreciate what I'm given more, and make the best of what life provides me with, but I feel like I am missing that little extra push. I need to be more confident and as selfish as it sounds, care about ME a little bit more. This is going to be a tough thing to accomplish, but I'm sure in the years to come, I'll get a hang of it.

I'll be posting my 2011 goals soon enough.
Until then, Happy New Year everyone. May this year bring you life, love and laughter xo

My 6th Christmas Party

It's not about the pay, or the close location.
It's not about knowing the job, and feeling comfortable where I am.
It's not about the 3 weeks paid vacation that I get every summer.

It's about the people; the only reason that I am still at this job, no matter how much grief it causes me sometimes. I had such an amazing time on Saturday night at my work Christmas party. It was great to take a break from the books and just enjoy a night of dancing and partying with some of my favorite people.