2015 was, to say the least and not exaggerate at all, one of the worst years of my life. I will not be going into detail on all the shit that happened to me, because that would be pathetic. Instead, here's how I'm going to have a much better 2016.
1. Be a less angry person.
This has been on my New Year Resolutions list for FIVE YEARS NOW. I have never been able to stick to it. Whether something really stupid and annoying happens to me, or I meet someone really stupid and annoying, SOMETHING STUPID AND ANNOYING always turns me back into the classic grouchy Jenna my friends have come to know and love. I have always wondered what calm, patient, understanding Jenna is like. Maybe we'll meet her in 2016, maybe not.
Probably not.
2. Eat healthier.
My body has been screaming this at my brain for a long time now, along with "PLEASE JUST EAT AN APPLE. A GRANOLA BAR. SOMETHING OTHER THAN THAT STALE OREO. LOVE YOURSELF."
Maybe 2016 is the year I cut out sugar completely.
HA. Good one.
3. Procrastinate less.
Over the years, I have developed a disgusting habit of leaving things until the very last possible second and running around in a psychotic panic to finish it all. I have realized this is definitely not beneficial to my mental health. Although I usually pull it off, I should probably stop procrastinating, for my sanity's sake.
4. Save more money.
"Do you really need that $50 sweater Jenna? Do you really need those concert tickets? Jenna, do you really need that exotic bird?"
Most of the time the answer is no. I need to listen to the frugal little voice in the back of my head more.
5. TEXT MY MOTHER AND FATHER MORE.
In 2015, I went a whole week without texting either one of my parents and I felt like the most revolting life form to ever roam the planet Earth when I realized it.
6. Be a better student.
This means NOT staying up until 5:00 am writing papers that are due at 9:00 am that same morning and were assigned 2 weeks ago. See number 3.
7. Wear nicer clothes. (Look like less of a hobo.)
I have some really nice outfits, but nobody knows that because I always revert to wearing the same damn flannel or the same damn sweatshirt. Also, many times in 2015 I have rolled out of bed, put a bra on and walked to class. Most of the time I haven't even put a bra on. Just a coat and gone to class, looking the part of the miserable college student stuck in mid-semester limbo. I had everything I needed to look like a normal human every day, I just always ended up looking like a worm because it was easier. No more Worm Jenna in 2016.
8. Realize that I can't do everything and I am trying the best that I can.
I always end up being disappointed in myself for something. I never really take a step back and appreciate the fact that I tried. I'm a human being. I'm not made of steel, even though I act like it sometimes. I just need to cut myself a little slack and give myself a break every now and then.
Hopefully I stick to these, and I hope you stick to yours! Happy New Year!
