#17

There's nothing that grinds my teeth more than studying for a final where I learned (close to) nothing the entire semester. This usually means starting from day one and it's definitely not good times.

But I've been pretty good so far about sticking to a plan I've set, and what's helped a lot is pairing studying with my current favourite playlist. There's something about Christmas music that is an instant pick-me up no matter what I'm doing!

#11

 

Over time, always going to the same places to do work can get pretty uninspiring. I have my go-to coffee shops but even there, I eventually drift into routine, boredom, and lack of focus.

I agreed to go to UBC today with my boyfriend (I study at SFU). While I've been there before, I always forget how huge of a campus it is — that it takes a significant amount of effort to get from building to building and that transit stops aren't conveniently everywhere. I was unfortunately really tired for no reason, so I could've enjoyed the walk a lot more seeing as it was such a beautiful afternoon!

#1

This officially kicks off the beginning of my 365 day project — to work on a challenge almost every day for the next year. Why? 

Because a day is too short if it isn't lived to the fullest. Add up a ton of days, weeks, and months, and you eventually realize that even a year is too short, and often taken for granted.

"Start something" felt perfect for the first challenge of this near-impossible project. One of my biggest downfalls is that I love coming up with ideas, but never know where to begin. Starting this blog is a small way to see my aspirations come to life, and be able to reflect on all the adventures and lessons learned along the way.

Before you can finish the race, you need to show up to the starting line right?

Also, here's a great post on starting.

#startsomething