It would make it so much easier to pick up where things left off.

I’ve been back at Totem for 24 hours and that’s exactly how I feel. Like I just picked up everything as if I had never left. That may be because two of my courses are full year so I only have one new class. Super pumped for archaeology.

But I’m already diving headfirst into my busy schedule. I have volunteer training, going to my friend’s concert, Student Leadership Conference this Saturday, getting tickets for UBC’s Got Talent, have a list of stuff to go buy as soon as I get off campus to go shopping. Groceries is #1 on the list.

It’s kind of funny how I left for 3 weeks, but I really just clicked the pause button on Vancouver and suspended life. But hey, it hasn’t been all fun and games. Although I did spend a good chunk of yesterday giving piggy-backs, hugs and sitting on my friends shoulders I did have to write an essay and read a book. So I think it’s safe to say even after one day I’m back into the routine of things. This year I have a few new mottos:

Academic motto: Study. It’ll make you feel better. This used to be “Study as if you always have an exam” but that just got too stressful. It’s true. Once you’ve studied for a little bit and feel confident about the material you’ll feel better. Because you feel good when you have good grades.

Health motto: Work good to feel good. I mean work out. I’m not putting a number down. Just enough to know that I’m healthy. Swimming, running, yoga, Insanity workout, whatever.

Sleep motto: You really really do need sleep.

Fun motto: Remember why you’re here and enjoy yourself.

Sounds good to me. Goodluck with your own resolution, goals, whatever you’re working on.