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In 2017, I Will Do Stuff

"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." ~ Elbert Hubbard

Meghan Rose Murphy
Jan 02, 2017
University of New Hampshire
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In 2017, I Will Do Stuff
Meghan Murphy

In 2017 I want to…

Push my body to its limits, and continue to get stronger.

I hope that I can say, without a doubt, every day I did something good for my body. I of course want to get to the gym as much as possible, go run or doing something a bit more strenuous, but I want to find new things that help me smile and keep me healthy. I love rowing, and thanks to the UNH team, I’ve started listing some of those things already.

Buy the plane ticket, and go.

In my sophomore year of high school when I travelled to Germany, I was infected with the “travel bug.” Now that I’m 18 and starting out my little adult life, I really want to make the effort and just start those adventures as soon as possible. Right now, Iceland is in the works…

Take more pictures and not worry about the ‘Gram.

I love taking pictures, especially posting them on Instagram. But, I want you use my beautiful Canon camera way more than my iPhone’s camera. I put the work and money into the Canon and I want to take advantage of all the memories I know I’ll make this year.

Do something a lil’ crazy.

Despite the trip abroad I want to make happen, I’ve been wanting a tattoo for a while or to get second ear piercings… Hmmm we’ll see…. I’m also excited to take ballet next semester! Totally outside my comfort level :)

Put my money towards school, gas, travel, memories, and things for others.

I love to shop. Love it. Amazon Prime free two-day shipping and my VIP Membership to Fabletics is really hard to resist. Yet, I’m starting to realize other things I’d rather spend money on like experiences, birthday and christmas gifts for others, food…

Throw myself into my schoolwork and open up some job and internship opportunities.

My first semester of college was challenging in more aspect than one, and to be honest my grades took a bit of a hit. But, with the spring semester coming up now that I have a better understanding of who I am and the campus I’m at, I’m sure my school work will improve.

Read more.

I have a small book collection of memoirs, adventures, and humorous life stories that I’d love to actually read. (I struggle to do so because it makes me sleepy).

Continue growing my music taste and Netflix addictions.

Spotify is great. Netflix is great.

Write more.

Thank goodness I have this platform on the Odyssey, but I want to expand my portfolio and see what more I can do.

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