i’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi and fantasy and would like to share my favorites with everyone. post soon!!!

back from my semi-christmas break hiatus! happy new year, everyone!!!!

last year was one of the hardest years of my life in terms of health, school, and other things. despite this, i think it really taught me how to be a kinder and more resilient and hard-working person. i went through failure, grief, doubt, and more, but came out stronger and more determined to give law school another, better try. i also learned — after fighting depression and anxiety — that taking your medication is VERY important. at the same time, i also learned that happiness takes work. being happy is a conscious decision that requires fighting bad thoughts, doing self-care, and making the most of what you have, even if it’s not what you want or need at the moment.

on that note, i wanted to share some of my new year’s resolutions for some accountability, and also maybe in the hope that they help some of you.

1. i’m buying less junk food and cutting down on sugar and trying to pack my own cooked food to school. my body is weak and shitty and often fails me when i need to study, so i’m being more mindful about what i put in it. i am also eating way more vegetables now! i feel a little healthier already. also, i’m trying to buy less coffee out so i brew my own and save it in small bottles. i’m planning to bring some to school as well.

2. i’m planning to make a conscious effort to study with all of my concentration and focus. this requires timing my work hours and removing distractions. i would like to get 2 hours minimum every day, but work up to 4 or 5. with breaks, of course.

3. i want to get some form of exercise in every week, even if its just walking on the roof and reading (i got 2 kilometers in doing that last week lmaooo) or doing some light jogging. i really want to get back into running, but let’s see how that fits into my busy schedule.

4. i’m planning to read 80 books this year. this isn’t to get smarter or more well-read or anything. i just feel like i don’t want to lose myself in law school and books have always been an escape.

5. i would like to be more neat and organized, so i’ve been keeping a diary to keep track of how i feel, and to also keep track of my expenses (lol). i’ve also just moved into a nice place, so i plan to clean and vacuum weekly.

thats it for now. i just want something doable, but things that can change my life for the better.