No More Fucking Around

Last night, after a good nights sleep, I seemed to have one of those revelations where I wake up and I decide that I need to set goals in my life to keep myself motivated or else I will continue on my road of slacking off. I feel that if I actually want things to happen, I must keep myself motivated. With that being said, I am willing to make a pledge with myself and anyone else who wants me to succeed in life...

#1 I must pass all my classes for the rest of the Spring '09 semester During the spring break as I talk to all my friends who have come back to the city, they all seem like they are doing well in their classes. Not only are they passing their classes and staying motivated to getting A's in their classes, but they're are going above that by doing things to set them up for success in the future. Many people are getting internships or some kind of job to help them get experience for the future. Others (you know who you are) are finally getting their priorities straight and going to classes and achieving in class in order to get to where they want to be, and I admire that. Passing my classes is just the first step I need to take to become successful. Eventually, I must graduate college and find a good job in order to repay my parents for all their hard work in raising my brother and I.

#2 As much as I say it, and never do it, I will try to stop toking the way I have been lately. Even though I've had ALOT of fun and made some good memories and stories, I just don't have the money right now to be doing it. Spending too much money on something that is unnecessary. Most people got to experience that stuff in high school, but I didn't so I guess I let loose in college when I went through it. A lot of people who did it back then, don't do it much anymore and seems like it was just a phase in their life. I enjoyed learning about a whole new culture and lifestyle as well as all the chill people I've met and "relaxed" with. I'm sure that I will never give it up for GOOD, but I do have self-control and will constrain myself from it being a daily habit.

#3 I am going to try my best to make as much money as I can, and save as much money as I can. When I had jobs in the past, I loved it even though it was hard work. The reason? I loved being able to spend money on things I wanted, without having to go to my parents for support. I know my parents have been having money troubles lately, and I guess I haven't been the best son in helping them out. I hate relying on them for money because every time I would run out of money in my account, I would have to ask them and then they would know how much I spent because they're the ones putting the money into my account. If it were up to them, I wouldn't spend any money and would just work hard in school, yet that's not what reality is. I have hobbies, interests, and needs to spend money on. The thing is I need to distinguish between what I can hold off on and what I can afford getting. Which segways into my next point...

#4 I will find a job this summer in order to save up money to purchase a car. I feel that at this point in my life a car is a necessity. I always appreciate those who give me rides home (Jesse, Jenn, Holly, Andrew) and that is why I want a car of my own after all these years. I always feel like I am burdening them, and that they are going out of their way to drive me home. Having a car would be so much easier, I would be able to transport myself where ever I go and be more independent in general. I have been looking around on Craigslist and the car I want is the Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995-1999). It only cost ~4k-5k and I think I can make at least 1k or 2k in the summer if I work a lot. If I can pay for at least half the car, my brother chips in for the other half, and my parents cover the insurance, I think it would doable.

#5 and last but not least, my body is important to me so I pledge to get back into shape. I love working out, I love how I progress when I do, and I love it when people notice. Lately I have been building up a lil gut and when I look in the mirror, I am not impressed. Last semester there were times when I went to the gym religiously everyday, or at least 2x a week. This semester I've gone to the gym a total of 2x. Along with my #2 pledge, I am going to run more to lose some of that munchies weight and to go to the gym 2-3x a week. As soon as I can, I am also going to get some more protein powder and start drinking a shake or two everyday to up my protein intake everyday in order to gain some potential muscle mass.

This has been quite a long blog, and I thank anyone who took the time to read it. This is to better myself and I am hoping I can achieve all these goals by next year at most. Help me stay on my path and keep me reminded of my goals, FIGHTING!