Hello, lovelies! I’m taking my last final of the semester today. I’m officially halfway throught my sophomore year. This is a pre-written post, but most of the results are set in stone, so I’m writing this now (A week early.) I accomplished more this semester than I thought I did, which is a nice feeling. I hope you enjoy.
Original Post – My Fall 2017 Semester Goals
1.//Publish A Blog Post Twice A Week
Complete.
I’m disregarding the last few weeks because I was spending time with my family for Thanksgiving, taking finals and traveling quite a bit. Even so, I still managed to post every Monday in those weeks.
The rest of the time, I was on point. I did a really good job at posting consistently and planning out content. I’m really proud of myself because it was a very busy semester.
2.//Get Straight A’s
Complete?
I don’t know the results yet. I have my last final today and it’ll be a few days until I get my results but I’m 95% sure I got straight A’s this semester (Woohoo!). I may even have an A+ in my Abnormal Psychology course (Double woohoo!).
3.//Go To The Gym Twice A Week
75% Complete
I slacked off near the end after I pulled a muscle in my back and I would go once a week and not twice, which is better than nothing. I would use my injury as a valid excuse because I could barely walk, but the rest of the times I didn’t go were out of laziness. Even so, 2017 was probably my healthiest year yet. I just couldn’t end the semester on a strong note, unfortunately.
4.//Go To Disney World
Complete.
This trip was honestly a dream come true. My friend Kat and I had talked about taking a trip to Disney in college when we were in high school and we actually did it. That’s an amazing feeling.
I remember this moment in Magic Kindom when I was standing next to her and I felt this wave of accomplishment that I actually made this goal happen. I told Kat, “I’m so lucky. I’m at Disney World with my best friend. I can’t believe we made this happen.” That was such an amazing moment. I spend the rest of the trip just savoring the feeling of living in a moment I had dreamed up years ago.
5.//Leave The House By 10 AM Every Morning
Complete.
There were a few days where I didn’t, but I was always ready to go by 10 AM. I’d just start studying at home because most of my classes didn’t start until 1 PM.
6.//Double Monthly Blogging Income By The End Of The Year
Nope.
I did not put in much effort into monetizing this blog this semester. I prioritized other things. I knew that if I did it all, I wouldn’t be able to do it all well, so I put my focus on other aspects of my life.
7.//Book The Plane Ticket To Bangladesh
Complete.
The visa was approved two weeks ago. I’m going to Bangladesh! So many of my travel dreams are coming true. It’s such a blessing.
Related – Announcement: I’m Going To Bangladesh!
8.//Join A Club
Fail.
I didn’t do this at all. I had intended to, but it just didn’t happen. I’m a commuter and all the club meeting happen at awkward times for me. I really didn’t have time. Definitely next semester, though.
9.//Read 10 New Books
50%.
I read a lot, but I didn’t read many new books. I reread a bunch of my favorite series (Sammy Keyes, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter). In fact, I read over 20 books this semester, but I’m only giving myself half the points because most weren’t new books. That’s okay though. I don’t want to waste my book collection by letting them collect dust on a bookshelf.
10.//Where My Glasses Once A Week
Complete.
The fact that I completed this goal is super surprising. I almost never wear my glasses. I find contacts far more comfortable (I can’t feel them), and most of my glasses had older prescriptions.
At the beginning of the semester, I got glasses that I actually liked and were my prescription, so I wore them more often. I still definitely prefer contacts, but it wasn’t so bad.
7.25/10
That’s not a bad score for a goals list. It means I only didn’t accomplish 2.75 of my goals. I know it’s ideal to get 100% every time, but that’s not realistic. I’m kind of amazed at how much I got done this semester. I got straight A’s, took two trips and planned my first international one, went on my first solo trip, blogged consistently, and read more books than I thought I would. I think it was a successful semester. Some things didn’t go as planned, but that’s okay. Life goes on.
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How did you do on your semester goals? What are your plans for winter break? (I’m going to Bangladesh for the first time)