Kicking off 2014...

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"New year, new me."

Probably the most common phrase I've seen all over social networking sites on January 1st, but safe to say I'm not the biggest fan. I don't really think a "new me" is necessary to start 2014. Something I think that is more appropriate is "new year, improved me." Of course I want to acknowledge the work and effort that I've put in bettering myself in 2013. There's no way I'll throw all of that away and announce a new me simply because it's the new year. My experiences this past year has taught me so much, and definitely has changed me as a person and has helped me mature.

Well, for me... I think I kicked off the year on a pretty good note.

Some wonderful things that have happened so far in the first few days of 2014:

- spent New Year's Eve with great company

- landed a new internship (@ Complex Media)

- accomplished something significant at the non-profit I work at (helped launch our brand new website!)

- received news that I made it onto the Dean's List with stellar grades this past semester

:)

But of course, I can't end it at that. There are still so many things that this year has in store for me.

Other things I need to get done this year:

- set up my personal website as a personal portfolio

- eat healthier

- take more risks

- finally figure out my career path

here's to hoping everyone has a wonderful start to their year!

-frances