Pluggin' on through

The title pretty accurately describes what life is feeling like.  Just gotta keep on going, whether the end in mind is a break from school, a weekend, or maybe just a few hours between classes to call "my own".

Classes are still going well.  Having five in one day on Mondays is, well, insane.  But the rest of the week gets "easier".  I've had three tests so far this year, with good grades on all, so I have high hopes for the rest of the semester.  I love that I'm in the midst of my classes pertaining to my fields of study:  we dig right in at the beginning of the semester and don't bother with silly introductory stuff except for maybe the first one or two classes.

I now technically have two jobs.  My regular gig at the nursing home, and now I have work-study on campus, which is a desk assistant position at the Learning Center.  This consists of:  sitting doing homework, occasionally signing in students coming for tutoring appointments on the half-hour, and going back to homework.  As you can see, I very much appreciate the down time, and I am productive and get paid!  Love it.

And activities.  Oh activities.  Students for Life is off to a good start...maybe not everything I thought it would be in my mind, but my expectations can unrealistic.  FOCUS is still lovely, although being unable to attend the FOCUS Mass since our Students for Life meeting is at the same time is still very distressing to me...FOCUS is all about fellowship, and I'm missing out on my "fellowship" time with the rest of the group...next semester maybe will hold the promise of a better balance between Students for Life and FOCUS.  And let's not forget the music practices for playing flute for Masses, and tutoring sessions, and other randomosities that present themselves throughout the week. 

Despite how full it sounds, I believe I have struck some sort of balance this semester.  I could definitely use more sleep, but between classes, homework, work, activities, and individual friendship time, I think things are going quite smoothly. 

Happy Feast of Our Lady of Mercy :-D