Junior history major
Though the concept of resolution never really appealed to me and I didn’t know New Year’s resolutions existed, this semester is meant to be different. I usually prefer not to share many details of my private life, but The Diamondback’s suggestion of posting a resolution combined with changes in my life these past two months propelled me to do otherwise. I have proposed two goals for myself for this semester and 2015 as a whole: save as much money as possible and learn how to upgrade and properly take care of my car and desktop.
For starters, I have never really been a saver, and it has come to bite me in the behind, to put it bluntly. The past two months, in great contrast, have seen me save and earn some cash. Though my bank account is hardly fat, I still look at the numbers with both relief and pride, knowing I did the right thing by saving money rather than spending it foolishly. Though money tends to be hard to come by for the average student, my case had nothing to do with a lack of a job or financial difficulties but rather shortsightedness and stupidity. This resolution goes beyond simply depositing money and spending as little as possible; the resolution will require me to develop a mindset that includes more planning and eventually, a suitable job. Though not easy, it’s doable, and I’m up for it!
My second resolution is learning to maintain and upgrade two sets of machinery, desktops and cars. As some of you might remember, I became a licensed driver in September, and I’m slowly but surely learning to master the roads as well as my Civic. What I never told you folks is that unlike with cars, I have never managed to grasp even the basics of computer work, much to my chagrin. Though I clearly understand how to use programs and can even detach the monitor and keyboard from the computer, that’s hardly useful when it comes to enhancing the computer and diagnosing its issues. Slowly but surely, I’ve managed to become more computer-savvy (I learned to back up files the hard way, for example) out of necessity, but it is not enough, and being able to break down a computer and find the right parts is something I wish to master. Again, it will be a challenge, but it’s doable and probably no more difficult than getting good grades in my classes.
So there you have it; like many others, I’ve picked two resolutions to carry out this semester. Feel free to email me about yours; I’m curious!
Gonzalo Molinolo is a junior history major. He can be reached at gmolinolodbk@gmail.com.
