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Is it really a new year, new me?

Written on January 14, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle.

For as long as I can remember, during the week leading up to New Year’s Eve, I’ve written in my journal with renewed fervor. I record the highlights and difficulties of the past year and lay out my goals, dreams, and resolutions for the new year. To find my ideal aesthetic for the upcoming year, I...

Boring classes have purpose

Written on February 1, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

When asked about his days as a chowder-pot scrubber in southeastern Connecticut, Casey Neistat—one of YouTube’s most revered vloggers and filmmakers—said: “If you don’t know what you want to do in life, spend as much time as possible doing something you absolutely hate.” With regards to contemporary...

Setting goals to make the most of time on exchange at Queen’s

Written on September 21, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

On Sept. 1, following a tedious 24-hour journey from Narita Airport in my native Japan, I finally arrived at Queen’s to begin my semester as an exchange student. Moving overseas by myself to live as an exchange student in Canada was a mind-blowing, massive lifestyle change. I packed everything I...

New year, new you

Written on December 3, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

With 2016 just around the corner, now’s the time to start thinking of New Year’s resolutions. But year after year, many of us find ourselves having trouble committing to the promises we set out to accomplish, whether it’s losing 10 pounds, getting better grades or quitting smoking. Breaking bad habits...

Resolution check-in

Written on January 30, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

We’re only a month into 2015, but do you even remember your New Year’s resolution? Each year, I’ve observed the line of eager runners and prospective body builders at the ARC begin to dissipate after the first week of January. And I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Like many students, I usually neglect...

Get real about your goals

Written on September 26, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Have you ever started a diet or exercise program, but didn’t stick with it? Or set out after your goals with the best intentions, but failed to keep the momentum going? We all know how to be productive, get our work done, exercise and eat healthy, yet we’re not any closer to achieving our goals than...

Your story

Written on January 21, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

When I was 11 years old, my dance teacher asked my class to write 100 words about ourselves. Here’s how far I got: “Emily is in grade six, and loves to dance. She also plays the piano.” The brevity of my autobiography seemed accurate. I did love to dance, and I spent every hour outside of school at...

New Year's Resolutions: Let's Get Real

Written on January 9, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor It’s that time of the year again when New Year’s resolution lists are made. I’ll exercise everyday; cut out sugar; do my readings on time; wake up earlier. Sadly, New Year’s resolutions tend to be put on the backburner when the newness and excitement of a new year fades....

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Is it really a new year, new me?

Boring classes have purpose

Setting goals to make the most of time on exchange at Queen’s

New year, new you

Resolution check-in

Get real about your goals

Your story

New Year's Resolutions: Let's Get Real

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