An excuse to not watch more TV...Adventure!

The word I've used most often in the past few weeks is "ADVENTURE!" While I've also used it as a euphemism for "errands" (to great avail ;D), I'm a firm believer in jumping into new tasks with enthusiasm. This summer, I'll be working full-time as a Senior Interviewer in the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions and volunteering as a Summer Bud two times a week to help a New Haven middle school kid with his or her reading. I'll also be watching a ton of movies (gotta work on that super long and imaginary list of movies I've never seen but should have!), making lasagna and guacamole (among other things), visiting Boston, READING, and spending time with my favorite type of people--Yalies.

It's funny, because the only reason I'm staying in NH is because my original summer plans tanked because of my constant inability to follow a deadline. Nick reminded me recently of one of Light's suggestions (which I really appreciated last year as they funded my summer in Tokyoooooo:much love, Light Fellowship!), something which I feel I've lost not just in the blog world but also my life in general--set goals. I've said this to a few people, but I feel like I've lost a little bit of purpose, and along with that drive and motivation, since getting into Yale. Because Yale was THE goal for so long, and such an unattainable goal at that, I relaxed after succeeding.

But complacency has no place in a life full of adventure! I may not be going to an exciting foreign country this summer (except for Puerto Ricooooooo with my RB chicas for 4 days), but I have the perspective of a global traveler and a world citizen, something which I can use anywhere. I'm an explorer. As Joanne pointed out to me, New Haven is full of things to do, and things we can do together, things we've always wanted to do. Because with the threat of graduation in the forefront, it's time to turn to that bucket list of things that ensure I won't leave Yale College with (too many) regrets.

So, for the first time in a long time, some goals for myself:
-respond to emails/posts within 48 hours. use post-its and writing-on-hand as deemed necessary
-READ for fun (specifically Sura Sura and something I haven't already read)
-attempt to cook. don't give in to laziness! how else am I gonna learn? and I have plenty of willing guinea pigs =]
-keep up with the news (English and Spanish, if possible)
-remember people that aren't physically near
-remember how blessed I am

I may add to this list as I see how I'm progressing, but I think it's a good start.

Are you prepared, Elm City??