Introduction

There is so much to say here, to write it all in one post would take me about a month. I realize I'm probably leaving out many many things. Regardless, here's a brief summary/introduction of what this blog should be about:

Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the things that I do and the effect that they have on me. I always wonder, what do those hours spent on the internet mean for me in the long run? And if I choose to listen to music on the bus instead of read a book, is this affecting me in some profound way? Ultimately, are my habits and behaviors today affecting who I will be in the future? If I want to improve myself, it's clear I'm going to have to make some changes.

My concerns are rooted in common knowledge. The person who chooses to walk is healthier than the person who chooses to drive. This isn't only true for health and fitness, however. The same idea goes for the brain as well (which is what I'm most concerned about). The things that a person does in their every day life greatly affects the functioning of their brain. Simply put, the parts of the brain that are used often are strengthened, while the parts that aren't used slowly waste away. When looking at skills, habits, and other such things, this rule is usually universal.

With this (sort of newly found) knowledge and the summer break just beginning for me, I often think about how I can best spend my free time in order to better myself. And that's pretty much what this blog is going to be about. This is basically going to be my journal as I scrutinize and analyze the things I do (or don't do). In the end, all I aim to do is improve myself in all aspects of my life. Wish me luck!