Its been a while

I officially love rock climbing.

You know how all those people talk about how doing something really taught them about themselves. Usually they say "Travelling to Europe all by myself really taught me about myself" or "I learned so much about myself on my trip to Asia". I'm not even kidding, people always think they learned more about themselves after trips. Don't get me wrong, they probably do, I just find it funny that everyone 'finds' themselves in a different country.

Anyways, as corny as it sounds, I've learned so much about myself through rock climbing.

The first time I went climbing, actually climbing (harnessed in with a belayer), I was terrified when my head was about 12 feet above the ground. By terrified I mean, I was literally shaking adn could not climb any higher. But over time, I become more comfortable and confident in my skills. Eventually I was able to make it to the top and stand on the edge (40 feet high, plus an extra 5'8'' for me!). I find the fact that I was able to overcome this fear amazing. The fact that I can do something that I never imagined was possible. I actually learned so much about myself (even though I can't put it into words to describe to another person). This sport rocks!

Unproductivity

What an unproductive weekend I have had.
I intended to do a shit load of studying - two midterms, a quiz and a paper all before wednesday), but of course I didn't!
That said, at least I wasn't a hermit!
I went out to two dance shows and a movie, along with a study date.
And I was slightly domestic.
I did laundry, first time all month I believe.
And I checked out the house, which I don't think we are going to get, but I don't *love* it, so I'm not to broken up about the possibility of not getting it.

I am ridiculously socially awkward.
Its rather embarrassing.

That is all.

Career possibility?

I learned something today. What did I learn, you ask? I learned of another possible career for me! Yay!

Pretty much for my entire life I have stressed about 'What I'm going to be'. I've never been one of those people who knew what they wanted to be and just went for it. I've always had a couple of career possibilities that I would tell people I wanted to become when asked the question of 'what do you want to do with your life'. Generally I would play it safe and say either teaching, or recently physiotherapy. Other times I have said things such as being a flight attendant, a stay at home mom (that one doesn't get great reception from other people!), or personal training. I have been told that I should become a doctor, and I have actually thought really long and hard about this job possibility before ruling it out.

Anyways, I learned about a nursing program that you could take after your first degree. This nursing degree can be completed in two years, but is the same as the normal 4 year program. The reason that I am excited about this is because this gives me the opportunity to work in a setting where I would seriously help people. Its like being a doctor, but with less of the responsibility.

I know that if I apply myself, I could totally be a doctor because I am smart enough. I just know I couldn't handle the pressure of it. I couldn't deal with being the person making the decisions that could potentially kill someone. But as a nurse, you take more direction and less of the responsibility (blame?) falls on your shoulders. The only downside would be dealing with peoples poop!

Oh well, I'm so flip-floppy that in two weeks I shall have a new career possibility to look forwards to!

Oh Balls

Would someone care to explain to me why is it that the first day I wear my fat sweats all semester, I run into the boy I am semi-crushing on? I only see him about once or twice a week since we don't have any classes together or are even in the same faculty any more. Not to mention the couple of pounds that got added to my but last week thanks to the yummy delicious cheetos Leah and I ate!

Murphy's Law. Sucks. Period.

I'm never wearing these sweats out of the house again. I promise. Actually, I promise to never wear any kind of sweats to school again*.

P.S. Toronto was pretty much amazing. I had a great time catching up with my BFFL!

*unless I am going to/coming from a workout/activity lab OR I have a midterm/final. Everyone knows you need comfy pants for stressful exam writing days.

Happy Excited Dance

I just bought plane tickets to toronto to visit Leah! It was a very spur of the moment plan, but thats the way I work. Its going to be amazing regardless of what we do. It will be wonderful to actually have a bunch of time together when neither of us have jobs and school and stress to drag us away from fun. Seriously, I would be happy just organizing her room, grocery shopping and exploring the city. Eating occasionally might be nice as well! 

However, I have to study for my neural movement midterm worth 30% of my grade. Its really hard to concentrate on memorizing something so dull as neural when you are so super excited! 

I leave in 4.5 Days! 

Changes

So, looking back on the first month of this brand new year, I realized that while some of my resolutions have been kept (I finally got my hair cut, thank you very much!), others have been pushed to the side. I never actually worked up the nerve to go an volunteer at the gauntlet. I have this idea in my head that you have to be arty and chic and English major-y in order to fit in there. So I decided that I would volunteer at the physio clinic instead. This works well with my degree, and the career path I am looking to pursue. I have my first time tomorrow! I'm kinda stoked and a little bit apprehensive. The best part about this opportunity is that it gives me a chance to see if physio is actually a career that I want to do for the next 40 years of my life! 

I have also decided that I'm not going to rush school and get myself all stressed out about classes. Since I transfered into kinesiology after a year in science, I'm behind in all my classes. I'm technically a second year student, but I'm taking first year classes, and will be taking first year classes next year as well. This puts me behind because all those first year classes are requirements  for the 300 and 400 level classes. But if I give myself an extra semester I will be able to get all the classes that I need, and hopefully I will be able to get the grades that I want. 

Last thing, I was looking into other career possibilities for myself and I found something really interesting.  All that classes that are required for my degree, are also the required classes for becoming a personal trainer. After I take those classes (I don't even have to have finished all my classes, just a couple physiology classes) I can take a test and become certified. Its sounds pretty awesome, and pays decently considering the field. Its really reassuring that there are other options for me out there! 

Thank goodness its wednesday

So far its been a really long week. I have found myself burnt out before the weekend. Last night, I had to force myself to stay up so I could watch Project Runway Canada. And once that was over it took me 10 minutes to convince myself and get the energy to get to bed. And then I slept through my alarm this morning! Even though my  monday/tuesday/wednesdays are very full, I love my current schedule. Mostly because it means that thursday feels amazing once it comes!

Hopefully, I will be going to MEC tomorrow to buy myself some climbing gear. While its not something I need, I decided that it is something I want. Therefore, its going to be my birthday present to myself, and even though it is pricey, it will still be comparable with last years present of UGGs! The fact that I am starting to love climbing is also a good thing!

Shut the front door. I'm twenty!

I am astounded that I've been on this planet for that long, but apparently its the truth. Once I actually get down to think about it, twenty really is such an insignificant number. Even if I live to be one hundred, it would still be a nothing more than a blip compared to the age of the Earth. 

As insignificant as my life is, I still want to live it as best as possible. And I believe that I'm starting this next decade off right. I managed to cleaned my room, finish my biomech assignment (that isn't due until friday) and do my hair today. Hopefully this trend continues for the next couple days!

They best part about birthdays, has to be all the attention. People calling and sending cute texts. Even if all those phone calls made me miss the ones I love most. 

Having Fun, Isn't Hard

Today was completely uneventful, but there were some interesting points....

1) I had the shortest Organic Lab possible. All we did was check in, therefore it was amazing!

2) During my extra long break, I finished season two of How I Met Your Mother. I fully love Barney. I would have his babies... even though I would probably never actually allow such a womanizer near me// I am so not his type. I'm starting season three tomorrow assuming Mark brings it so I can borrow it!

3) Later, we went to superstore (which I used to hate, but in the recent past I have come to adore). Anyways, we got some amazing deals there, such as a box of ten christmas cards for 24 cents and some workout pants that feel exactly like lulus for 18 bucks. I love that place.

4) We went to the library (which I also adore!). And there was a lady who was arguing with the librarian. She was arguing over a fine. She thought they over charged her an extra day on all her four books. It was ridiculous. I mean, you pay a total of $12 a year for your library card and you can get all the free books you can read all year long. Just pay the extra $2 for your fines because it goes to a good cause! 

5) Speaking of libraries.

Secret Keeper

I found out today that Zach had kept the fact that he was going out with a girl I really disliked from high school, a secret. It made me feel special that they put so much effort into keeping it a secret because he knew that I hated her. 

Unfortunately, if he had told me about her, I would have told him to dump her because she is bad news bears. This would have saved him a lot of heart ache since she lied and cheated on him. 

I generally get along with everyone, or will force myself to tolerate everyone. But she was something else. Basically, she called me a fat bitch because I sat in the spot where she had been sitting for the pact week. Seriously? 

In a completely unrelated note, I only have to buy one textbook for all the 5 classes that I am taking. This seriously makes me happy, and means I will be able to get myself a better birthday gift for myself (I'm currently lusting after yet Another pair of UGGs).

Shocked and Amazed

Just checked my final grades, and they were finally posted. And I am blown away.

My goal going into the semester was to get nothing lower than a B, which I then lowered to nothing lower than a B- once I stopped caring about physics. After writing my physics final, I was pretty sure that I was going to fail the class seeing as I started crying (just a couple of tears, honest!) during the middle of the test. 

Anywho, the point is... I still got nothing lower than a B-!! I actually managed to get a B- in physics without actually studying!! (Seriously, the four days before the final I went shopping, watched the whole first season of Dead Like Me and half of the first season of How I Met Your Mother).

However, I am going to need to take this as a lesson. I have learned that half-assing my way through university is not going to get me into any type of physio program. Therefore this upcoming semester I need to stay on top of my classes, and perform my best. I also am not going to lower my standards. Based on the fact that half of my classes *should* be pretty easy, my goal for next semester is to get 3.68 GPA (probable marks are A, A-,B,A-,A). Wish me luck!

New Year Resolutions

Seeing as its a new year, I might as well write down some new year resolutions AKA my 2009 to do list.

By the End of 09...

I want to be able to say that I performed to the best of my ability at school, which can be completed through the following:

• continuing to attend every lecture, and not playing on the internet!
• staying after school to study, or using breaks to study.
  
• using the full amount of time for tests, and not rushing out the second that I finish writing the test but actually re-reading and checking answers.
• asking for help, either from peers, TAs, or Profs when necessary.
• procrastinating less often.

I want to become less negative, and attempt (this is going to be difficult) to gossip less.

By the End of the Semester...

I want to be able to do 2 chin ups in a row.

I want to have looked at 3 possible houses to buy.

By the End of the month...

I want to have a solid weekly schedule written up, including time for school, working, studying, working out, time with friends, tv time, and other stuff.

I want to have begun volunteering for the Gauntlet. 

By the End of the week...

I want to get my hair cut, while I still have time before school!

I want to get my sleeping schedule back on track and ready for school.