College has been a very diverse experience for me. A lot of ups and downs. I feel like I am at a completely different moment in my life now than I was freshman or sophomore year. Physically, I am. But I also feel like emotionally and maturity-wise I am as well. I made plenty of mistakes this past semester that I deeply regret. My mom has commented that my maturity has declined to even lower than it was in high school. And I would have to agree. I miss the person I was in high school. I am trying my best to regain some maturity and excel as a near 21 year old. I am looking around for examples and guides including how to dress, how to act, what interests to have, and what things to lose.
Waukee High School has been the most positive schooling experience I've had. The other schools I went to have shaped who I am today but no other school has helped mold me as much as WHS. There are several inspirational and simply neat life paths that have evolved in the lives of students who were in my graduating class and older or younger students.
Chloe is now in Georgia working on the set of the Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
Aaron is in New York for journalism and writes for Buzzfeed.
Tanner Volk is a professional model.
Taylor Makohoniuk is something important (I haven't figured it out yet) and is dating an actress.
And the most simple storyline that has been on my mind a lot lately is the couple Abi and Evan. They are one year older and they recently got engaged and will be married soon. I follow both of them on Instagram and Facebook and I have been vicariously living through their lives and she has been a major influence on roles I am imitating. Her fashion style and taste in general. Their life seems so exciting. They just bought their first house and got a puppy. I know all lives have flaws but I really have been enjoying watching theirs unfold.
I also have been inspired by a few others shown below.
I am hoping that having these role models and examples will help me to mature and succeed in life that will lead to the best choice-making and life for me and for my mother. I hope to be the kind of daughter she can love and be proud of again. It will just take some time and effort on my part.
Waukee High School has been the most positive schooling experience I've had. The other schools I went to have shaped who I am today but no other school has helped mold me as much as WHS. There are several inspirational and simply neat life paths that have evolved in the lives of students who were in my graduating class and older or younger students.
Chloe is now in Georgia working on the set of the Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
Aaron is in New York for journalism and writes for Buzzfeed.
Tanner Volk is a professional model.
Taylor Makohoniuk is something important (I haven't figured it out yet) and is dating an actress.
And the most simple storyline that has been on my mind a lot lately is the couple Abi and Evan. They are one year older and they recently got engaged and will be married soon. I follow both of them on Instagram and Facebook and I have been vicariously living through their lives and she has been a major influence on roles I am imitating. Her fashion style and taste in general. Their life seems so exciting. They just bought their first house and got a puppy. I know all lives have flaws but I really have been enjoying watching theirs unfold.
I also have been inspired by a few others shown below.
I am hoping that having these role models and examples will help me to mature and succeed in life that will lead to the best choice-making and life for me and for my mother. I hope to be the kind of daughter she can love and be proud of again. It will just take some time and effort on my part.
Person I am striving for:
organized
mature
well dressed
put together
adult like
focused
healthy
goal oriented
successful
motivated
sophisticated
graceful
kind
poise
independent
loving
kind
patient
positive
in shape
organized
mature
well dressed
put together
adult like
focused
healthy
goal oriented
successful
motivated
sophisticated
graceful
kind
poise
independent
loving
kind
patient
positive
in shape
Goals to achieve this:
- have good posture and eye contact and respect for the conversation
- take care of your material items
- be kind, patient, nice, and loving to your mom. forgive her every day.
- actively make good choices every day
- be kind to others but do not reveal too much or seek approval from others or friendships with everyone
- choose good friends
- have goals, remind yourself of them, and work towards them every day
- think before you speak, every time you want to open your mouth, think before you post something on facebook
- be an example to your future children
- stay positive, keep life in perspective
- be respectful or adults, elders, those in authority, no matter what respect you think they deserve
- kill them with kindness
- speak with purpose and don't speak meaningless words and comments
- pick your fights, and choose to lose most of them
- love those who don't love you, perspective
- stay away from guys in general, be respectful but not flirty
- choose to impress yourself, not others and not guys
- plan for your weaknesses and don't put yourself in tempting situations
- take responsibility for your actions
- get a job and work really hard at it
- be polite to your mom, in public and at home
- pick up around the house, do the dishes, do the laundry, keep on top of chores and do them before you have the chance to be told to do them
- get a receipt, even if you don't care, its important in the long run
- stay confident with talking to others, take a stand when necessary
- be a good listener, listen while they speak and remember what they say, don't think about a response until they are finished and you have time to think it through.
Education Related Goals:
- work ahead on homework and work really hard. get A's
- stay organized with your planner and calendars, classes, and life in general
- work on utilizing your time and try not to waste it, do things efficiently and get things done
Health and Beauty Related Goals:
- workout, lose weight, and make better food choices
- dress well, choose good outfits
- wake up early enough to do hair and makeup
- walk and sit with a purpose
- have good fashion taste and style, quality over quantity or impulse purchases, don't settle "for the time being"