Kevin's Might-Definitely-Do Goals for 2019
Good chance things will be added onto this list as the year goes on
1. Write a monthly summary for each month
Recently I have been getting caught in this mindset that negative events will have extremely lasting effects, regardless of how trivial the happening may be. I neglect to look at the bigger picture and let that one thing adversely affect me even though it will likely be nothing more than a blip in less than a month. For that reason I think this goal will help me look at everything in perspective and benefit my mentality.
2. Pass my road test and get my N
Kevin strikes back in a second attempt to get his driving rights. Stay tuned for more.
3. Start working out and eating better
I want to feel good about the way I look and I would like for my health to be better in general.
4. Achieve over 90% in a course
I assume that I will achieve similarly on the majority of the exams for this course if I reach this goal, so no need to put down "Achieve over 90% on an exam" :)
5. Go on co-op or start the process of doing so
There is some training and the actual process of searching for an employer, so I will consider this done if either of those are started.
6. Make the trip to Japan!
My original plan was to go on a Japan trip in the summer of my first year but things obviously didn't pan out that way (not that I'm upset about that, rather it ended up being the opposite). Hopefully this will be the year!
7. Start and finish a substantial coding project
Whether it be through a hackathon with others or in my free time by myself I want to create something that is useful and well-made.
My 2019 so far
With new classes and new people every day has been exciting and I feel this renewal of energy within me. I genuinely enjoy the content that is being taught in all of my classes and I am excited to see what's in store for the future.
One thing I want to improve about myself is my attitude towards school. I want to look at assignments, quizzes, exams, and all that as challenges and opportunities to improve myself, as opposed to things I dread. I didn't write this goal above because there isn't an end point or tangible line to cross - it is a continual process. So far things have been going along well and I hope that I will be able to persevere when things get more difficult.
Something surprising that I discovered about myself is how comfortable I am being alone. In the past few months I've eaten at restaurants by myself, just whenever I get cravings or am out running errands. In the Lower Mainland it's pretty acceptable to have a meal by yourself (not that I know how it is in other environment) so me doing so isn't groundbreaking, but I am still happy that I do it.
I think I am also slowly, but surely, getting closer to my friends. I've always thought that your closest friends have to be people who you connect with immediately and spend all your time with, but upon second thought I see that I am wrong. Those deep and complex friendships I so long for may just come from friendships like the one I have now - they just need more time and love as they grow.
Looking forward to 2019.
7. Start and finish a substantial coding project
Whether it be through a hackathon with others or in my free time by myself I want to create something that is useful and well-made.
My 2019 so far
With new classes and new people every day has been exciting and I feel this renewal of energy within me. I genuinely enjoy the content that is being taught in all of my classes and I am excited to see what's in store for the future.
One thing I want to improve about myself is my attitude towards school. I want to look at assignments, quizzes, exams, and all that as challenges and opportunities to improve myself, as opposed to things I dread. I didn't write this goal above because there isn't an end point or tangible line to cross - it is a continual process. So far things have been going along well and I hope that I will be able to persevere when things get more difficult.
Something surprising that I discovered about myself is how comfortable I am being alone. In the past few months I've eaten at restaurants by myself, just whenever I get cravings or am out running errands. In the Lower Mainland it's pretty acceptable to have a meal by yourself (not that I know how it is in other environment) so me doing so isn't groundbreaking, but I am still happy that I do it.
I think I am also slowly, but surely, getting closer to my friends. I've always thought that your closest friends have to be people who you connect with immediately and spend all your time with, but upon second thought I see that I am wrong. Those deep and complex friendships I so long for may just come from friendships like the one I have now - they just need more time and love as they grow.
Looking forward to 2019.
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