I thought I would end 2017 with a blog with all the exciting highlights of the year! This year has been stressful, fun, and chaotic at times but it taught me so much!
1. I was able to go on new adventures this year! I was able to go to several hiking trails in NC, CT, and NY, Alabama, the Outer Banks, Vermont, and different parts of CT (Kent, New Milford, Danbury - perks of working at a summer camp)
2. I discovered I do have a passion for research, especially for mosquitoes and the illnesses they carry, biodiversity, etc. I learned I enjoyed presenting research and teaching others about mosquitoes and will hopefully get to do that in the upcoming year for my master's degree. This was also reiterated when I was asked to come on permanently as a freelancer for Pollution Detectives and got to do data analysis, research, and editing.
3. I graduated from college in May!!!! 4.5 years of hard work, supportive professors and friends, and different experiences. Definitely grateful for the opportunity to attend Catawba :)
4. Moved to CT!
5. Was able to visit my graduate school of choice and find a potential graduate advisor interested in me :) - then was asked about working on a grant - stay tuned in 2018 for news on acceptance
6. I learned to make decisions for myself! I spent so long trying to pursue what others wanted for me I lost sight on choosing what makes me truly happy. Spent so many times where I was so worn down from trying to do well, do things to appease other people, and manage my time. 2017 - was the year I decided to make changes; which included moving to a new state, finding a school, and taking numerous chances.
7. Lastly, changes in my lifestyle, health, and fitness. This past year I was told I had moderate asthma - and I am learning to manage it and will continue to learn more about it as time goes on. I learned some yoga (thank you A/Dr. A.H for inviting me to yoga while still as a student). I learned to be more mindful of my body and emotions- which sometimes help reduce stress... and I have also made some feats with my fitness! I did learn yoga and had improved flexibility (not in a while but did see changes), am able to walk long distances, running (THIS IS HUGE!!! ESP BECAUSE OF ASTHMA) - I was able to set PR for myself - starting at 15, then 20 - 21 min, eventually 25 - 30 minutes, to the last time being able to run for 33 minutes without stopping - I have been running on and off since August and recently had some set backs with the weather/bronchitis & asthma/holidays but will be back at it in 2018! I also learned more about weight training this past year.
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