Procrastination Tool or Creative Outlet?

This may be the fifth, or sixth, or seventh time I have tried to keep a blog, and like the others, I have a feeling this one may fail. But then again, perhaps there is hope! There is always hope, right? Christmas is right around the corner, so perhaps I will have extra time over the holidays to get into the habit of keeping everyone up to date on the adventures in my life. Yes, I did just call life an adventure, because it is.

So what is up with this time turner deal? If you have read any of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, you know that it is Hermione's ingenious gadget that allows her to take many classes simultaneously. I desperately need a time turner, so if anyone knows how I can get my hands on one, please let me know! Now, any college student might need a time turner, but I have reasons beyond the usual that would benefit from the use of a time turner. There are many things I want to try (and succeed at) within the next few years here at the University of Pittsburgh. The first semester is quickly coming to a close, and if the remainder of my time here goes by just as quickly, then I am not going to be able to accomplish everything I hope I can. If I can't find a time turner, I at least need to figure out how to need less sleep. Any thoughts?

You might be asking, and rightfully so, what crazy plans I have in mind that require little sleep or a time turner. Oh, so many! From small to humungous, I need to scheme my life away in order to complete everything I possibly can before I become an official adult. (College is a good place to be--scholarships can help pay for things, so there is a bit more freedom!) Here is my simplified list, and I plan on describing each one in greater detail, but not all tonight because a) it is a lot for me to type at one sitting, b) is even more for you to read, and c) my parents are counting on a phone call in a few minutes. So here's the list:

• Study abroad in a Spanish speaking country in Latin America
• Perform research on child nutrition
• Learn to speak Spanish fluently
• Start my own business
• Run a marathon--this one is for after college, but a worthy goal all the same

I know there are many more things, but this is it for now. Yes, it is an eclectic group of goals, but what is life if not interesting? I shall keep you all posted as I further pursue these challenges.