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As 2011 is nearing its end and New Years approaches, I have been thinking a lot about my year and how much things have changed. I moved into a beautiful townhome, transferred to A&M, got out of a long term relationship, joined an amazing sorority, and learned that everything happens for a reason. I have never really had a good New Year’s resolution, but since I want 2012 to be the best year I have had so far, I have been thinking hard about what my resolution could be. While surfing the web, I came across a website called CollegeCandy.com and I was instantly interested in it. Here I found an article titled: 9 things that College Girls Should Give up for Lent. Although Lent is still a few months away, this article helped me realize some good resolutions for the New Year:
(http://collegecandy.com/2011/03/13/9-things-college-girls-should-give-up-for-lent/)

9. Ex-boyfriend freakouts. Let it go, move on. Stop giving the “psycho ex girlfriend” stereotype anymore material to work with.Having just gotten out of a relationship, I can relate to this and I agree that it is important to close a chapter of your life when its done and move on in a healthy direction.8. Hating people in relationships. Let’s grow up and be happy for our committed friends.Although it is nice to have a significant other, I have never really had a problem with this one. I said I have learned that everything happens for a reason, and I strongly believe that if I am meant to be in a relationship that it will happen, but until then, I need to live my life for me and enjoy the ride!7. Hating your body. Let’s chill out with all the phrases like, “I hate my butt” or “I have flabby arms.” This is something that I think every woman is going to struggle with her whole life. We are all naturally competitive human beings and even the most gorgeous woman in the world may have insecurities with a feature on their body. But I do want to try harder to look at myself and not compare myself to any body else, because everyone is beautiful in their own way.6. Facebook stalking people you don’t know. This isn’t a problem for me, but I can relate it to looking at photos or status updates on Facebook and getting distracted from schoolwork. I definitely want to do better at staying focused.5. Late night snacking.It seems like college students have their own time zone and every meal is later than normal. Sometimes you are eating dinner at 10 o’clock at night. To create a healthier lifestyle for myself, I need to work on eating earlier and closing down the kitchen so I am not wasting calories on late night snacks!4.  Smack-talk. Quit Gossiping.I had the nickname “Gossip Girl”, given to me in high school, and although it may be silly, it is not a reputation I want to possess. I want to be known as the girl who is a good, trustworthy friend to all and who will not judge others.3. Late night texting/Drunk Texting Again…. Not really a problem for me. But I do need to work on turning my phone off at a decent hour and going to bed earlier.2. All-nighters. Let’s stop procrastinating.I have never pulled an all-nighter and I never plan to. I am the type of girl who NEEDS at least 8 hours to be happy. I will be working on NOT procrastinating so I can maintain my happy sleep schedule.1. Blacking out.
Well, I have never “blacked out” before. In college and being around drinking and parties, it is sometimes tempting to take that extra shot just to look cool or play another game of Beer Pong to impress the guy you like. In the end, is it really worth it?Since joining a sorority and representing a group of amazing girls at Texas A&M, I want people to look at me and think of me as a classy, mature woman. I don’t want people to see me and think about me with my head in the toilet or acting belligerent drunk at a party.
I know this seems like a lot of resolutions or suggestions of changes to make to your everyday life. But none of these seem too difficult to achieve. I hope making these little changes to my life can create a bright, new year for me! BRING IT ON 2012!!!!


What are some of your ideas for a New Year's Resolution for 2012?

My best friend Taylor and I at her New Years Party last year