In just a few short days, I'm going to be moving into my dorm room and beginning my college classes. Yesterday, I started my first day of job training. I will be working in the newspaper office for my respective university. At first, I was really kind of nervous. However, yesterday went really well and I woke up in a very good mood this morning. I was excited to come back, and not just because of the money. I like my coworkers in the front office and the two, I suppose they are supervisors (I'm not sure what their titles are...), are incredibly nice and easy to get along with.
What is really weird is that I never imagined myself as the kind of person that could happily sit at a desk and wait for the phone to ring so I can make a classified ad (even though M answers the phone first!) but it turns out that I am. I am perfectly content at my little desk space.
I'd be lying if I said that I am not even the least bit nervous about actual college, though. I know that my job can't be my biggest focus- my grades have to come first if I want to keep my scholarships. I can only hope that my classes aren't too hard and that I can wake up with the same enthusiasm for class that I have for job training. And I know that I need to find a balance with working and class and studying. Fortunately, my class and work schedules work nicely together. Wednesdays I don't work at all, Tuesday and Thursday I only work mornings and I'm done relatively early on Monday and Friday. That leaves a good bit of time ever evening for studying as well as weekends.
I also understand the importance of having an active social life so I am not entirely stressed out over class and work. I've joined two clubs (sorta) that I might have to take seriously if I start getting too stressed out. But I also need a study plan. I definitely need to make sure that I am reading my class syllabus and keeping up with what is going on. Also, if I have time, I would like to try to stay a little ahead of the game so that I'm not cramming for finals in December.
The more I think about it, the less worried I am. I wasn't the best at studying or focusing or balancing my time in high school. In fact, I was just plain awful at all of the aforementioned things, as well as organizing and keeping my priorities straight. However, I firmly believe that if I set my mind to something, I can do it and nothing can stop me. So that's what I am banking on this semester.
I also have a few other goals that I want to keep in mind and work on this fall. I want to start living healthier- I want to cut out sodas and eat less desserts. I'd also like to spend some time working out or swimming, at least, on days when my classes are fewer and further apart.
Anyway, back to work!
Love,
Amber ♥
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