5 Things I Want to Learn

This year has been completely hectic thus far. I’ve barely had time for late night cookie runs in between studying and extracurriculars at school, and trust me, that is a huge issue. But me being my goal oriented self, I still came up with a list of 5 things I want to learn this year. I may be busy.  I may be learning a whole bunch of stuff in my classes. But these are things I want to learn to better myself as a person. {or to just make life a little more fun!}

1. Deal with confrontation.

I’m working on this one. Confrontation terrifies me. I would rather get upset in silence than make another person upset. This could be something as little as my roommate using one of my tupperware containers when I needed it and asking if I could wash it to use it. {yes, that really was a situation. I made it.} I know confrontation is a part of life. It doesn’t have to be hurtful, and that’s where I need to steer myself in order to learn how to do so.

2. Flirt?

Maybe? I’m so busy all the time that I don’t take time to talk to anyone, let alone worry about talking to cute boys. My coworker tells me this is an issue and I will end up as an old cat lady if I continue to do so. I don’t believe him, but in either case I should maybe figure out what exactly flirting is. {is staring not okay?}

3. Whistle.

I do not know how to whistle, and for someone who is musically inclined, this is one of my frequent frustrations. I like to tell myself I can whistle, but I know deep down I can’t. If anyone wants to give me some tips on this one, let me know!

4. Italian!

I’m studying abroad in Rome next fall and I want to start practicing now! I’m already working on this one and while I know there is no way I’m going to be fluent in a year, at least I’ll make progress. Plus, once I check this one off, I can start learning French too. :)

5. Play guitar.

This one. Oh my. So, I have baby hands, as my family likes to say. They are irrationally small. I own a guitar, but I can’t play it because I can only play 4 chords. I can’t barre chords, so I just get frustrated with myself when I can’t play any songs. Maybe that will change over winter break? I pick up instruments really quickly, and I love string instruments. LOVE.

What do you guys want to learn this year?

xoxo,