I'm a bit late into the month, but oh well. My goals are fairly straightforward, and achievable as long as I don't lose motivation. And hopefully, a little push from you guys will help me greatly. Be sure to ask questions and antagonize me about these things!
College Stuff
This is the main issue that needs addressed. I haven't truly cared about my schoolwork since early grade school. I pass every test that's handed to me without any issues, but the amount of homework that I do is next to nothing. I think that it is mostly from just being stubborn and lazy. High school was quite frankly a joke, but I'm in college now. Refusing to do things will
not work.
I'm going to college for music, simply because I have a strong passion for it. Nothing else really interests me, and I truly love being a musician. However, there are some issues. I have been a choral student throughout my musical career, but once I got to college I realized just how lame it was compared to other instruments. So as of now, I'm starting piano. My lessons begin in a few days, and I feel a fire light in me when I think about learning it. But I'm completely new to it, so I have an immense amount of catching up to do. I need to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Emotional Stuff
I should note that I am pretty well and healthy right now. However, I was in a severe depression about two years ago. I'm fully recovered from that awful state as of now. The struggle for me this year will be avoiding another bout, though. College has made me feel...alone, you know? The vast majority of my friends were made in high school, and they're gone now. Plus my lack of social skills is keeping me from really making any new friends. I'm going to need to make new friends and connections ASAP, to do away with any loneliness that I feel.
Wanna hear an extremely embarrassing fact about myself? I'm 18, and I've never dated or kissed anyone before. Pretty sad, huh? The reasons for this are for me being a bit too romantic for my own good. I rarely become attracted to anyone, due to me looking for something in particular. What I'm looking for is that spark. That heart pound when you simply think about her. That's all that I really want in a girl. Unfortunately, I've only really felt that spark once, and things didn't work out. But I'm not about to give up. I'm going to find the one for me, no matter how long it takes. This all probably sounds a bit cheesy and lame, but I'm cheesy and lame so oh well.
Anyways, these are my plans for the year. If you have any advice or comments, be sure to let me know. I'll gladly listen. :)