I have always looked forward to starting a new school year. As I near the end of my summer break I am always excited to head back. This year was no different. I was ready. I had purchased the school supplies I needed, prepped my class binders, and considered my outfits for the first week.
The one thing I didn't give much thought to was my schedule. Have a look.
Monday:
Up at: 7:00am
Work 8:00-5:30
Lifting: 6:15
Dinner/Homework/Shower/Next day prep: 7:00-10:30
Bedtime: 10:30-11:00pm
Tuesday:
Up at: 5:20am
Practice: 6:00-8:00
Internship: 8:00-10:30
Observing Young Children: 11:00-12:15
Lunch Break: 12:15-1:20
Teacher a Practitioner: 1:20-4:00
Head Home: 4:00
Dinner/Homework/Shower/Next day prep: 4:00-8:45
FCA 8:45-10:30
Bedtime sometime between: 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesday:
Observation: 8:00-9:00
Work: 9:00am-1:30pm
Physics in Elementary Schools: 2:00-3:00
Work: 3:15-5:30
Lifting: 6:15-7:00
Grab Dinner: 7:00-7:30
Bible Study: 7:30-9:00
Homework/Shower/Next day prep: 9:00-11:00
Bedtime: 11:00
Thursday:
Up at: 5:20am
Practice: 6:00-8:00
Internship: 8:00-11:30
Lunch/ Get ready: 11:30-1:00
Teacher a Practitioner: 1:20-4:00
Head Home: 4:00
Dinner/Homework/Shower/Next day prep: 4:00-10:00
Bedtime sometime between: 10:00 and 11:00
Friday:
Up at: 7:00
Work: 8:00-5:30
Homework/Relax/Dinner: 5:30-10:30
Bedtime: 10:30
NOW.. this is not completely accurate. This schedule does not include additional games, inter hours, work training, team travel and event, or working at Sonic on the weekends
Week one was absolute chaos. I was struggling to find my rhythm, get organized, and was already behind in my reading. It hit fast and hard. Like a freight train.
After one crazy week, I really was looking forward to a three day weekend to spend time with my family at the cabin. But things happen and my dad got sick. Plans canceled. Luckily my mom and brother were still able to make it up Saturday for the Football game. And man was it a good one. You can read all about it in my "Football on a Sunday?" post.
Now that I am three weeks into the semester, I am finally getting into my rhythm and figuring out how to appropriately manage my time. I have talked to my mom, teammates who have previously taken the classes I'm in, and my professors. I have had to force myself to step out of my comfort zone and ask for advice and help. Thursday after class I stayed to talk to my professor. I explained how I was falling behind in the reading and the stress that it was causing. She gave me some great pointers in regards to the class and the reading and really helped me to calm down and figure out how best to navigate through the course. Possibly one of the biggest moments for me thus far this semester.
After realistically looking at the semester, I have come up with a few goals:
1) Achieve a 4.0 semester GPA
2) Grow and strengthen my relationship with God and others (friends, bible study ladies, teammates)
3) Apply the things I am learning in class to my job to become a better teacher
4) Gain at least three new skills in cheer.
I'm excited to continue to share my semester with you and to continue to grow as an individual
Until next time,
Ashley
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