The Happier You Challenge

2017 is off to a pretty good start so far. I've been applying for a second job and I'm planning to get my license soon so things are going well. One thing that I really want to focus on is making myself happy.

I am at a point in my life in which I'm no longer worried about what other people think. As long as I am happy, that is all that matters. The first step to making myself happy is to figure out what makes me happy! So I decided to make a list and I challenge you guys to do the same!

So here's what you have to do. First, make a list of all of the things that make you happy. It should be a decent list but if you don't have a lot of things, that's okay too. You can always add things to the list later on.

Then make sure to do AT LEAST one thing that makes you happy every week. Now you may be wondering why I said only once a week. I know that for many people, myself included, I can't do some things on my list everyday so a whole week gives me some wiggle room. Also, I think if you set it for certain day, it'll give you something to look forward to throughout the week.

So I'm posting my list here and I challenge you to post yours somewhere and keep it visible and refer to it often.

So here's my list. I'll be adding new things as I think of them. I'll keep you guys updated on how things go and maybe even do a 1 month update showcasing how I felt and how well I kept up with it.

Things That Make Me Happy

• Wearing makeup
• Sweets/chocolate
• Pedicures
• Making wigs
• Seeing plays/musicals
• Shopping
• Getting my nails done
• Baking
• Iced coffee
• Getting my hair done
• Cuddling :)

2017 Goals

So it's the new year!!!!!!!!!! 2017 is finally here and I am so ready for this new year to begin! I have so many great plans for this year that I just can't wait to get started. I'm still shocked that 2016 is coming to an end.  So I decided to share some of my goals for 2017.

• Earn a 3.0 gpa

I've been in college for the last four years and I have yet to get all A's and Bs in all of my classes in a single semester. I always start out saying that I will change and work really hard but somewhere along the line, I screw up and I get behind in my assignments. I can't do that anymore. I have to get a 3.0 next semester.

• Make and sell my own wigs

Now I already got started on this one. So far I have made two wigs but I can't wear either of them. I definitely need more practice. I have found lots of good hair that I like. I just need to perfect my technique and maybe, JUST MAYBE I can sell them and make that a side business.

• Attend Nicki Minaj's new tour

This is a no brainer. I've been a Nicki fan for years! I've only been to see her on tour once and that was just last year. I want to see her again but this time I have to be much closer. I've been putting away a little bit of money every check in my savings. I am so ready to see Nicki live again!

• Take my driving test

I have put off driving for YEARS! I'm 22 and I still can't legally drive. Now don't get me wrong, I can drive. I'm actually a really good driver. It's just that I was never interested in driving. At this point, I can't keep putting it off. I'm finally ready to take my driving test!

• Buy my first car

Now I've been saving up for my first car since early 2016. I want to get something used since I definitely can't afford a brand new car. I'll probably get something from Craigslist but I'll talk more about that later as it happens. Like I said, I've been saving up so prayerfully I'll be able to buy a car shortly after getting my license.

• Commit to my blog posts

I know every couple of months I say I am going to post more and that I have all these plans and ideas for more posts but I never come through with it. I suck, yes I know but I'm trying. I'm going to post more and I mean it this time because I actually will have real content for you. 

I have lots of things I want to try out this year and I'll definitely be chronicling it all for you guys right here! So stay tuned with me as we go into 2017.

See you soon! :)