Well, I've made it through the first week of the new semester. I'm taking two online classes: Math 96 and English 102. I'm also taking two classes on campus: Chemistry 105 and Political Science.
My math class is the same setup as last semester (i.e. I use the same online classroom program), so it's nice to have something I'm familiar/comfortable with. I don't have a very good feel for my English class yet, but it should be okay as long as I stay on top of checking the website every day.
I have to admit, I was pretty scared about my Chem class... I am REALLY bad at math, hence me taking remedial refresher math classes the last two semesters, and a lot of math is involved in Chemistry. Despite my best efforts, I ended up with a C in high school Chemistry. It was the only C of my high school career. :( You can imagine my apprehension about taking college-level Chemistry, but there weren't many alternatives.
The night of my Chemistry class came, I felt self-assurance that I can survive the class shortly into the lecture. I'm very good about looking up, making eye contact, and participating in general when a person is speaking publicly, which made me stand out to my professor almost immediately. Gaging by the amount of eye contact he made with me, it's safe to assume I was the only student looking up. The objective was to learn about line equations/conversions, but he kept going off on tangents about politics, which was much mor interesting than Chemistry! I think it will be a fun class, and I doubt it will be overly challenging.
Political Science will be my most challenging class, I think. Our professor is a lawyer who makes about an hour commute to teach our class. He had his firm partner start off the class for us (go over the syllabus and start a movie). Our professor finally showed up an hour and a half later (which actually isn't so bad considering it's a 4 hour class. 6 pm to 10 pm... yuck!). I could tell the second he walked into the room that he is Mormon. Sure enough, I was right! When he was introducing himself, he listed his LDS mission to Fiji as one of his life accomplishments. He assured us that we would be getting our money's worth from our textbooks by reading them cover to cover... Ugh. That's like 70 pages of reading a week for homework.
Homework-wise, I'll have 2-3 math homework assignments a week (25 to 75 problems each), 2 English assignments a week (the first is posting on a discussion board and the second is the essay or whatever the week's assignment may be), 1 Chemistry assignment (usually answering the questions in the back of each chapter), and 2 Political Science assignments (the first is checking the current National/World events online every day in peparation for a weekly quiz, and the second is reading the 1 or 2 chapters assigned). All together, that makes 8 assignments.
My life has undergone many other changes lately as well. There is a young man in my life that I must devote a lot of attention to. Of course there's my new job, working 36 hours a week as a vacation reservationist. I also have three best friends, whom demand my presence whenever possible.
My blog design business has "officially" been open for about 3 weeks. I'm in a little over my head, but I'm perservering. Even babysteps will get you 1,000 miles eventually, right? I've decided that I will not be taking on new customers until I get caught up with the clients I've already taken on. After I've had a chance to finish up with my current clients, I've decided I will schedule only one blog design spot a week, at least for the time being.
I still have big dreams for my business. I specialize in Blogger designs, but I've also started to offer WordPress. Eventually, not only would I like to offer designs for any blog platform, but I'd like to branch out to custom non-blog websites. In the future, I hope to switch my blog over to WordPress. When I do so, I'd like to start with a fresh look for my blog, and revamp the packages I offer.
I truly appreciate all the uplifting encouragement and support I have received from my readers, and the patience and understanding of my clients while I continue persuing a proper balance in my life.
I've had a bit of a tough time lately. I've endured my share of depression and discouragement, but I'm finally ready to pick myself up and make some substantial strides in the right direction.
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Girl, seriously, put on your superwoman cape! You are tackling everything life throws at you...and you are doing so with grace and fabulosity! You are such an impressive lady, and I am continually impressed by your drive, dedication, and professionalism. I think everyone has setbacks and experiences several of the emotions that you have been feeling lately. As I mentioned in my email, I myself have been feeling like I am juggling about a million balls in the air right now and I am waiting with baited breath for one of them (or all of them) to come crashing down! Hang in there, girlie! And when life gets hectic, just remember how freaking awesome you actually are!
That's good about the eye contact thing; I'm like that too. Good luck with your classes and keep up the great work with everything else.
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I'm so glad that life is working so well for you in so many areas.
You are young and just starting out so it is important for you to get the balance right. I think you are going to do well as you are bright, motivated and willing to listen to advice and make changes to your schedule as necessary. Many people go their whole lives without managing so much as you have done already.
I think you are wise to limit your blog design work to 1 a week as you have A LOT of other things to fit into your life before that aspect comes into play.
Remember 'me' time in all that you do.
I'm still struggling with the juggling etc and I'm no longer working full time or studying in college!
I've also been meaning to ask! Is the boy the best friend? Just curious how that all worked out!
Hang in there! You have a good head on your shoulders, a brilliant brain, a precious heart and an eye for design! I should know--I've been a graphic designer for close to 15 years!
P.S. It's great fun to have talented body parts!
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