1. Volunteer for an organization, who's mission is dear to my heart.
2. Break out of my comfort zone. One way to do this is to force myself to meet new people.
3. Finish what I start with as much enthusiasm as I started it with...or at the very minimum with as much effort.
I have come to the realization that I don't really have an easy time meeting new people because I am so shy. People who know me laugh at me and think I am out of my mind when I say that. But it is true. Normally, I am a very talkative and lively person. But if I don't know you, I am sure I come across as a bit a snob or stuck up. My mother told me that she sent me to preschool to make sure that I didn't turn out as shy has her, and although that worked for the most part, because they couldn't shut me up after that, I am still shy at time. I certainly do not have the gift of gab like my father. My dad can talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime about anything. It's amazing. People just love my dad because he makes them feel so relaxed and comfortable. Me on the other hand...not so much. I meet someone new and instantly I can't think of a single interesting thing to say. Wait...no I can think of things to say...I just don't think that anything that I have to say is interesting. So, I remain silent. So it is time for me to take myself out of my comfort zone and start trying to talk to people that I don't know. Put myself out there to meet new people and to try and learn the gift of gab. One way that I thought I could do this is to volunteer. What better way to put yourself in the ideal situation? Instantly you are right in the middle of a bunch of people you know nothing about. Another way, start saying hi to the student's that are sitting around me in college and try and strike up a conversation. I meet some of the nicest people in school and they usually sit right next to me. Also, each time I feel myself draw back from an invitation to do something because I am too shy, I need to just do it. The greatest way to grow as a person, is to step outside of your comfort zone and start really diving into things that you would otherwise say "no thank you" to. It will be hard but the rewards will be huge.
On a totally different note, I have come up with a great way to celebrate graduating from college. First off, I absolutely need to celebrate this as this has been one thing that has been hard for me to stick with and just finish. But secondly, it is a huge step in life and will only make my career life that much better. So, I am going to take a cruise with my family and close friends to celebrate. I think I am going to do a cruise to Northern Europe. But...it is 3.5 years away so I have some time to figure that piece out. However, 3.5 years gives my peeps enough time to save and plan. This celebration present will also help keep me motivated, but might also give me some motivation to finish faster. What better way to cross off a bucket list item then to take a cruise with friends and family, where you know you will spend a great portion of your time enjoying too many frosty beverages with brand new scenery.
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