I measure the moments in my life that take my breathe away or make me just stop by music.
Month: January 2011
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Perspective.
Life, it can be a none stop roller coaster ride of friends, love, drama, school, fun, and everything else in between. Something I’ve noticed this year, is that it’s so easy to get caught up in it all, and forget to take those little moments out of your life to just stop, evaluate and be truly thankful for where you are and the life you have.
I understand, that not all of us came from the best backgrounds, I get that, trust me. But, for those of us who had less of a stellar start and for everyone else, this is the time in our life where we can decide how we want our lives to go. We are, for many first years, out on our own for once and now we can start making decisions that will shape a better, healthier, happy life. Now that being said, it’s easy getting caught up in being a first year… especially if you live in dorms. The realization that there is life beyond first year is astounding. It’s like that feeling you got in highschool… there’s life beyond it. It doesn’t matter how much fun you are, or are not having right now in your dorms… there is life beyond the cement walls. And this life, unlike the life we had last year, is pretty much completely blank. And it’s amazing.
So, essentially, what I’m saying in this short, long overdue blogpost is…
Don’t regret doing what makes you happy, put your life in perspective, and take moments out of everyday to just stop and find beauty in any situation you’re in.
Peace, love and all that stuff,
Sam.
PS.
I already broke one of my new years goals… But hey, I’m taking six courses.
Sam’s Totally Guilt Free New Year’s Resolutions*
1) Pull up my socks in the academic sector of my life. You see, this winter break as I got my exam marks back I didn’t do so swell in the academic portion of my life. I thought for a while that I was not joining the rest of everyone’s shinny faces in the second semester. I had a break down and a bit of a panic attack. I felt that this thing I had worked so hard for was slipping away from me. You know, it’s true that you never really appreciate something until it’s almost gone. I couldn’t imagine my life without UBC, and all the opportunities a post secondary education would bring me. This lesson of a horrible first semester academically helped me renew my drive for what I want to do with my life and also helped me really see why I’m at UBC and what I need to do to keep my dreams a live. It’s so easy to get caught up in everyday life and forget what passions really drive you to become that person you strive to become. I’m starting out this new year and this semester with a whole new vigour.
2) Seek balance. Balance in social vs. academics, health vs. indulgence, ect. ect. Just be a more balanced person.
3) Be more organized!
4) Start really working towards what I want to do with my life after my degree.
5) Keep this blog updated weekly.
*Disclaimer: Sam’s Totally Guilt Free New Year’s Resolutions are kept guilt free by the fact that if I don’t complete one or two it’s not the end of the world. Minus #1, there’s no NOT keeping that one.
So yes, there you have it folks. New Year’s from yours truly. As this semester gets rolling more and more I’ll have a more in depth blog post. I hope everyone’s winter breaks were fantastic and that you’re all ready and rested for a new semester. I hope exams went well for you all! See you in class!
Peace, love, and epiphanies,
Sam.