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<\/a><\/p>\nAs we wave goodbye to 2013, we leave behind us an infinite amount of Buzzfeed Lists and fall semester at the University of Puget Sound.\u00a0 In our department, it is tradition for our student staff to reflect over their first semester as RAs\/RCCs\/GHSs as a staff team.\u00a0 We call this activity: Stop. Start. Continue.<\/b>\u00a0 (Very similar to Tyler Pau’s last post<\/a>). It\u2019s a time for everyone to discuss successes and address challenges to be better in 2014.\u00a0 As you enjoy the perks of a home cooked meal or the laughter of loved ones who\u2019ve known you since you were twerking in diapers, take a moment and ponder the past semester.\u00a0 To get you going, I\u2019d like to share with you MY Stop\/Start\/Contine:<\/p>\n STOP<\/b> START<\/b> CONTINUE<\/b> 2014 is a fresh start.\u00a0 Take the time to reflect on things you did well and things you\u2019d like to differently.\u00a0 You\u2019re in college to grow, now is the time to learn from fall semester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we wave goodbye to 2013, we leave behind us an infinite amount of Buzzfeed Lists and fall semester at the University of Puget Sound.\u00a0 In our department, it is tradition for our student staff to reflect over their … Continue reading
\nI\u2019d like to stop comparing myself to others.\u00a0 The perks of social media is seeing what all of your friends and acquaintances have been up to 24\/7.\u00a0 To share in their victories and comfort in their struggles.\u00a0 I guess at a certain point, you start to wonder if you\u2019re where you\u2019re supposed to be when you\u2019re in your mid 20\u2019s.\u00a0 Some people are working on their doctorate while others are building a family.\u00a0 Instead of going baby crazy or thinking of professional short cuts, I want to just focus on my journey.\u00a0 It\u2019s meant to be different than everyone else\u2019s, and that should be celebrated.<\/p>\n
\nI want to start training for my first full marathon.\u00a0 I would consider myself a \u201chobby runner.\u201d\u00a0 I run when I have free time and the weather is nice.\u00a0 I run when I\u2019m stressed out or angry.\u00a0 I just like to run, I feel powerful and in control.\u00a0 In January, I plan to start training for my first FULL marathon.\u00a0 I\u2019ve done a handful of half marathons and enjoyed them, but I\u2019ve never conquered 26.2 miles and I think I\u2019m ready.\u00a0 I\u2019ll keep you posted on the progress, I promise.\u00a0 I guess my \u201cSTART\u201d is really to just start doing things I didn\u2019t think I could do.\u00a0 Overcome fears, be brave.\u00a0 2014 should be scared of ME, not the other way around.<\/p>\n
\nI was given some great advice this year that I\u2019ve been working on.\u00a0 Life has been busy the past semester.\u00a0 And when life gets busy, it\u2019s easy for things to turn into a giant check list, rushing to cross something off of it so you can put it behind you.\u00a0 I want to continue to breath, think AND THEN act.\u00a0 Sometimes decisions or actions are better when they are strategic.\u00a0 I want to continue to consider all of the options. \u00a0Who does it impact? \u00a0How much does it cost?\u00a0 I can\u2019t be like Beyonce, dropping an album on iTunes without telling anyone.\u00a0 I\u2019m not at that level yet.\u00a0 (But I will be someday.)<\/p>\n