(I lied... I didn't actually keep up with my promise to blog over the summer. I had lots of ideas, I promise!, but I lacked the motivation and energy to type words on the internetz for this blog. Sorry... not that many of you really cared though, right?)
With the fall semester of school already here, I thought I should definitely write a post about this! As much as I (we) tend to complain about school, at the end of the day, most of us love it and appreciate it a ton.
I don't know about you but my favorite times of the semester are the beginning and the end. (I'm also crazy about registration period... I consider it a fun puzzle game.) I always feel so much excitement when a new semester is about to start because summer vacation is honestly too long for me. I'm one of those people who feel paranoid that my brain is "rotting" if it's not engaged with academics for too long. You can only imagine how excited my inner nerd is.
I use the end of breaks as an opportunity to tidy up my work area. Like almost any other person, I work best when I'm in a relatively neat and "organized" area. Granted, my work space is still slightly cluttered and not as organized as it could/should be, I know where things are and that's all that matters.
First things first was getting rid of useless things!: I've had old notebooks and folders laying around from the past spring semester (because I never know what to do with them... throwing them away seems like such a waste of effort). I still don't know what to do with them tbh but they're just not at my desk anymore. I wiped everything down and now my desk looks relatively "tidy."
I admit I slacked on using my planner this summer... Oops. It didn't bother me too much though since I didn't neeeeeeeeeeed it. BUT! When it comes to school, I have to make sure I force myself to use it because I'm forgetful and it'll nag me to start on assignments ahead of time... or at least ON time.
Not much going on this week so far..
I'm also excited to use my new arsenal of pens!!! I'm reusing my usual favs but these colorful erasable pens will make planning little things so much more fun.
Excuse my awkward cursive.
Other school related stuff I'm excited for are OBVIOUSLY MY CLASSES. Duh. I'm most excited for my social work class! It will be held once a week in the evening and I think this will be the only class I'll actually want to make friends in since most of the students will be actually going into the social work field. I've already bought my access code + eText. I'm also taking religion, physiology, and geophysics & geology this semester.
As with everything else, I always try to set goals for myself. This semester, I hope to:
- Keep up with the work load -- last more than half~ 3/4 of the semester without procrastinating. (I usually last up until right after midterms.)
- Only allow myself to eat out once a week maximum -- exception being going out with friends.
- Make da $$$ -- Christmas is just around the corner.
- Of course try my best to get straight A's! I was one letter grade off last semester... :(
- Finish my online assignments by the end of November.
Just a few reminders: Work hard and study lots~ Make time to socialize with friends. Don't stress out over little things. Always remember to make time for self-care, whether it's doing your nails, sleeping in a little longer, or just eating better! And make sure to keep in mind that your physical and mental health is always more important than school, no matter what your parents or anyone else says.
I hope everyone has a great semester!
Sincerely, Jenny
