frivolousforte

I’m about to start my sophomore year of college. I’m an English and psychology double-major with a certification in secondary education for English. That’s what I tell everyone when they inevitably ask. It’s true, of course, but college is so much more. I’m learning about the person I am, I’m making friends, and I’m practicing my critical thinking skills. I’m not sure what I’ll do after I graduate, but my goal for now is simply to graduate (and in four years!).

I’ve been a “night owl” ever since I was a child. I stay up very late many nights either doing work I procrastinated or browsing the Internet. This behavior has been harmful to my health, productivity, and, as a result, happiness. I feel so much better the days I wake up early (even if I didn’t go to bed early). I’m still in college, so I don’t have a 9-5 job that forces me to conform to a certain sleeping schedule, but I want to start waking up early NOW. Why deny myself my health and happiness? I am so productive on days I wake up early. I just need to find the willpower not to press snooze…

I have struggled with cleaning my room since I was a child. My main problem is that I refuse to throw anything away. In my desk drawers, there are pictures I drew when I was in kindergarten. Under my bed are two boxes filled with American Girl Doll clothing. My walk-in closet is chock-full of clothes that either no longer fit me or are undesirable for me to wear. I have boxes filled with schoolwork from junior high school through my first year of college. I can hardly walk through my room.

My game plan:
-Throw away or donate what you don’t need! Keep only mementos from the past that are truly meaningful and special.
-Start by attacking one section (i.e. walk-in closet) and work from there.
-Alphabetize books(?)

I’m excited to get a clean room when I’ve been accumulating junk practically since I was born. You could say that I have actually never truly cleaned my room. I already took a before picture and I’ll be sure to take an after one when the deed is done!