the end is not near
well, we’re home, kris and i have begun school, we have begun work, and our free time is limited.
i always forget how busy life is when everything is going on at full force. breaks between classes and breaks between work and classes don’t really count as breaks since i am usually eating lunch/dinner or finishing up some homework. and time before class and after work is pretty limited because sleep is…. well, necessary. next week i have 1 5.5 hour break for me to do homework and relax (not counting time between classes and work). that’s working 35 hours and having 18 hours of class! man, i think this is going to be the roughest semester yet; but at the same time, i think i will enjoy this semester more than any so far! here are the classes i’m taking this semester.
computer proficiency – a sort of basic computer class, but lately (as you may notice) i have been getting into web design and i really want to learn more about that.. i have talked to my professor and how the course will work for me (because i am already pretty proficient in computers) and i think i am going to be on a more difficult ‘track’ than the rest of the class, i will do tutoring and my assignments will be a bit more difficult. also, at the end of the class, we will be learning about html and xml, some internet cods that will further my web design development. i think i will really enjoy this class and will do well.
history and systems of psychology – this course is one i am not particularly interested in. it is a required course for juniors and seniors and is taught by one of the oldest, most boring professors on campus. we go thought lots of lectures and have lots of busy work… but if it gets me closer to graduation, i’ll deal with it.
exercise and stress management – making exercise part of my college requirements…. sweet. today i joined the local ymca and have begun my swimming routine. I will swim on tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays as my schedule allows. I really do love working out and having it be part of my class schedule will help keep me on a fitness track.
advanced composition – writing is my newfound joy in life. i absolutely love it. it allows me to express myself creatively in a way i have never been able to before. this course will stretch my writing ability and develop my writing style in a creative way (as opposed to last semester which was very professionally based). i plan to post some of my writings on the writings page as the semester moves along.
physical education activity – bowling! hey, i needed a course to fill the spot and it seems like fun, all i have to do is bowl 3 games once a week for seven weeks. this week my high was 134; my goal for the semester is 182 (one higher than my actual personal best).
pastoral counseling – this is my favorite class so far. for the first time, i actually feel like i am learning something that i really care about and can use in my field of study. the counseling side of psychology has always been what has interested me. my professor really knows his stuff and really cares about his students; plus, there are only six of us in his class, so the teacher-to-student relationship is really strong.
mass media in society – this is the only class i haven’t had yet; it is an 8 week course that begins in march. i’ll keep you posted as time goes on.
so, to sum up… my classes are pretty good this semester. i like a lot of my professors and the content of the courses and i think i will do pretty well. although… it is only the beginning and i have a long way to go until the end of the semester and…. my wedding! i hope i can stay focused on school when i need to… please keep me in your prayers. i love and miss you all!
-simple
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