New Year=New Sam

So, I somehow managed to survive this semester and I would call it a success! Well, I sort of abandoned my blog, but let's just recap everything that I did this semester.

1. Taught a class.
2. Took 3 classes with three of the most intense and demanding profs I've ever had in my life.
3. Was my sister's MOH for her wedding.
4. Presented at 2 conferences, both which included traveling.
5. MOVED TO A NEW FREAKING STATE!
6. Read 30 books for class and a bazillion other articles, essays, and chapters.
7. Made awesome new friends.

So, I've been busy to say the least haha! Well, I'm bound and determined to own next semester. My work load for my own classes seems significantly lighter, but I will be teaching two courses. But I just want to be organized, healthy, and happy. I'm not really one to make New Years Resolutions. They are so cliched and before now I know that I wouldn't actually follow through and then I'd feel bad about life haha. I'm more of an occasional boost of motivation person anyways. BUT, this year I'm going to give it a go. I want these things and, especially when it comes to organization, I NEED them! It just seems like the right time also. I've moved. I'm on my own. I feel more like an adult so I should take charge of my life like one! Let's conquer the latter of my twenties! Let's show the world who Samantha f-ing Steele is! Haha!

So, I plan on doing several things throughout the semester/year to accmplish all of this. The most important one is probably organization. I need to get more storage things for my apartment so I actually have room to put away things. I had far too much stuff just out all of the time. I need a system!

Beyond this I also plan on trying to be healthier. I am trying to find like some different meal ideas and planners to help in the food department. I would like to eat more fresher and natural foods, eat more throughout the day so I don't go home and stuff my face with crap, and other things like that. I also plan on getting into an exercise routine. It may be going to the gym or just walking/running at my apartment community. There's also a gym in the main clubhouse, I guess you'd call it. We'll see. I even checked it out and found a 5K in Lexington in August that I could use as my incentive. I never want to look like a fool, so maybe this would keep me on track. But I do so hate running haha.

Anywho, those are my resolutions for the New Year. I honestly can't wait to give it a go and see how it all works out! Wish me luck!