This article from CNN was an eye opener for me! (Random, but relevant for those who know me....)

So I've realized that right now my focus is Graduate School! I need to rethink my priorities and set them straight. I was doing okay my first semester and this semester was a complete disaster -- in a way. I was very disorganized this semester. My readings for all of my classes have blended into several piles. My desk drawers have random receipts, papers, magazines, you name it.

I think this was due to my complex schedule this semester: 20 hrs of work, 10 hrs of practicum (internship), 10 hrs. of class, and meetings for group projects. Group projects took over this entire semester.

I remember when I was at TCU, I would have the time and energy to go to the rec every other day. Since I've been in Grad school here in Michigan, let me tell you --- I've been slacking. My parents would be so disappointed.

My goals for this summer are to:
  • Work on my Professional Development duties as a new SAGA e-board member!
  • Network with people at Indiana University (My advisor gave me a whole list of people that I "should definitely get in touch with" while I am there.
  • Be an awesome ACUHO-I Intern!
  • Re-read all of my readings from the first year of grad school! (in preparation for COMPS!)
  • Go to the rec everyday -- if not do about 5 mi around campus at IU.
  • Try not to eat the "greasy chicken and Chinese food" in the IU cafs this summer (Thanks, Gabe!).
  • Stay in touch with family.
  • Travel to: Columbus (OH), Indianapolis (IN), Louisville (KY), St. Louis (MO), Nashville (TN) this summer.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Update this blog.
  • Keep in touch with cohort-mates and my sisters (sorority).
Goals for next, second, and final year of my Master's:
  • Stay on top of reading!
  • Organize in an efficient manner.
  • Go to IM West everyday.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Save money for conferences (Chicago x 2, Boston).
  • Take more pictures.
  • Attend more basketball games -- probably should buy season tickets.
  • Get a Job!
  • Plan/save money to complete some of the things on my bucket list (see bucket list post)!
What do you all think?

:)

Cleds