New Year's Resolutions for Every Young Adult

Well party people, the new year is right around the corner! And with every new year comes those pesky little resolutions we set for ourselves and fail to fulfill by the end of the year. However, I have come up with a few for the young adults (or even not so young adults) out there!

1. Find a hobby. For those of us that are constantly on the go, attempting to balance school, work, and a social life, this resolution seems like a joke. However setting aside a couple of hours for yourself in the week can have such a positive effect on your life. For me, I love to blog! I figure I'm always on the computer and I love writing and giving advice so it's perfect. For the athletic readers, find a sport being offered by your community or take on some new challenging workout regimen. For my fellow artists, there are so many things to take on such as writing, photography, painting/drawing, or dancing. Not only are hobbies a good source of stress relief, but they could potentially lead you to a new career!
2. Strive to save a certain amount of money by the end of the year (i.e. $1000). Honestly, it scares me a bit when it comes to saving money. I always try so hard and then all of a sudden my money just vanishes.. or so it seems. But this task doesn't have to be difficult! One way of doing this is by adding a specific amount of money to a jar each week whether it be $1, $5, or even just loose change. By doing this every day or once a week, you'll be surprised about how it really adds up by the end of the year! 
3. Find an exercise you are passionate about. It's amazing how many forms of exercise there are out there for us. Between yoga, dance classes, swimming, or lifting weights, the options are almost endless! Find one you're passionate about and try to complete a session a few times a week. These exercises don't need to be extensive or long, but with time, you'll begin to feel healthier and happier!
4. Go on an adventure. When I say adventure, I don't mean travel to another country and live their lifestyle for a couple of months (unless that's your style. In that case GO FOR IT), this could be something as simple as hiking that mysterious trail behind your house and seeing where it leads you. If you're by a coast, there are tons of hidden beaches or coves I can almost guarantee that you have never seen before. Not only does this give you an opportunity to take a solid Instagram picture (which let's face it, seems to extremely important these days), but really helps to open your eyes into the world we live in!
5. Set a goal within the workplace. Whether you're a student or an employee, you can always set a goal regarding your work habits. For you students out there, maybe you could use a little help in the prioritization department or balancing out work and play. Believe it or not, I find I actually do better in my classes when I allow myself to let loose every once in a while. It is okay to give your brain a break, people! For those of you working, strive for that promotion or raise that is being offered, just remember that if you don't get it, you're not a terrible employee!

Although these are just a few ideas, you can always set other goals for yourself for the new year! Best of luck to all of you and happy holidays!

-Emma

I'm Back in SoCal!

It's finally break which means two things: 1. CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE. and 2. I SURVIVED MY FIRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE. (shoutout to everyone else that survived their fall semester/quarter as well!) As you can tell from these pictures, it's a bit obvious that I am no longer in San Francisco. Not only am I here because the dorms have been locked up for the next month, but I have made the decision to move back to Southern California.

Although I really wanted to love the San Francisco vibes and adapt to the culture of the city, I realized that it is simply not for me, and that's okay!  I have gone through a lot of changes this year and have been exposed to all sorts of places, people, food, you get the gist. During this process I have learned a lot about myself, the kind of person I want to be in my life, and what I hope to achieve in my lifetime. Not going to lie, some pretty deep stuff has gone through my mind. I am not sure where I will end up in the next year but I'm planning to continue my studies at a local college in my hometown and end up transferring to a larger university. With the new year brings new adventures and I believe it's important to take risks while we are all still young!

With this transition in my life, I plan to take the new year as an opportunity to set some goals for myself.  Yes, I am aware that it is still 2014 but it's really never too early to start making improvements on your living habits! But, that is a post that is yet to be revealed;)

With that said, I think I've said all I've wanted to say about my life, friends. I hope everyone is having a joyous holiday season and eats lots of Christmas cookies and candy canes! If you have read until this point, I thank you very much!


Bye for now!
Emma