1. I have been living in my new apartment now for exactly one week. And I'm glad to say that I am ALMOST all settled in. After some nuts, crazy, ridiculous room swapping, cleaning, and moving, things are settling down and becoming the "status quo" for the summer, which I don't mind. All of my friends are moved in now and we are having fun in the apartment. That's all that matters, right?
2. I have been suffering lately from fluctuating confidence. I really don't want to over-think but I don't want to put stuff on the back burner so much that I under-think and miss yet another opportunity. The question remains, though: is there even an opportunity? I'm not wrapping my mind around that right now.
3. I am a worry-wart, even if there may be no reason to worry. I got my very generous Financial Aid Award package today and it looks like it will be plenty to survive on. Why, then, am I worried? I need to just live life day by day and take advantage of what I have right now while I plan ahead and balance my finances and then everything will be fine.
4. One hour from now, I have my first individual meeting with my Fulbright Advisor. I'm still questioning whether I want to do it, and I probably will discuss that with her. I really do want to embrace the opportunity of going overseas to teach for a year; do I want to do it after my fourth year or after my fifth? I'll figure that out in due time.
About Me
- fishy89
- Scranton, Pennslyvania, United States
- fishy89 is a soon-to-be college graduate who resides in NEPA. He is a musician and an educator.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
We're All In
Well, it's summer here in these parts, which means I can finally mellow out and slip into a routine of rest, relaxation, and a little bit of work. I of course have my to-do list for the summer months, which includes...
1. Completing my literature review for my senior thesis
2. Writing, rewriting, rewriting again, and once again rewriting my Fulbright personal statement. According to our adviser, 12 rewrites is a "good paper." Help me!
3. Getting in touch with my inner child and completing Pokemon HeartGold.
4. LOSE 25 POUNDS! (more details later...)
5. At least one epic road trip.
One unfortunate side effect of summer is graduating seniors. I was close with a number of individuals from the Class of "210," as my dean so poetically put it at Grad Commencement, and it is very very rough to see them go. I now understand truly why many older folk I know call commencement the most bittersweet moment of the year. Whether they are going for doctorates, going into teaching, working, coming back to school, or are not certain of what the future holds, I am confident that each of my graduated friends will see much success in their lives. They are all capable of doing wonderful things. Best of luck and keep in touch!
Now, on to the weight issue. I am comfortable with how I look, but I still need some work. With all the nonsensical family issues that plagued me this year, I lost track of being able to watch what I eat. Well, I'm intending on doing so now that I am in charge of my own diet. Therefore, here are just a few things I am planning:
1. Stop eating so damn much, fool! I do admit, I like to gorge myself on occasion (usually at Chinese buffets) . But that's stopping. I'm not going to eat until I am full anymore. Period.
2. NO MORE SODA! As of right now, my soda intake stops. I have tons of water (cases are like $3.50 at WalMart) and Sunny Delight courtesy of my buddy Andrew. I'll supplement that with some Hawaiian Punch and milk and whatnot and will be fine.
3. GYM! GYM! GYM! Unless there's something seriously going down after work, I'm going to the gym for at least an hour after work, Monday through Thursday. My plan is to do 30 minutes on an elliptical followed by 30 minutes of some upper body work. My lower body work will be done simply through walking to and from school daily.
Well, until next time.
1. Completing my literature review for my senior thesis
2. Writing, rewriting, rewriting again, and once again rewriting my Fulbright personal statement. According to our adviser, 12 rewrites is a "good paper." Help me!
3. Getting in touch with my inner child and completing Pokemon HeartGold.
4. LOSE 25 POUNDS! (more details later...)
5. At least one epic road trip.
One unfortunate side effect of summer is graduating seniors. I was close with a number of individuals from the Class of "210," as my dean so poetically put it at Grad Commencement, and it is very very rough to see them go. I now understand truly why many older folk I know call commencement the most bittersweet moment of the year. Whether they are going for doctorates, going into teaching, working, coming back to school, or are not certain of what the future holds, I am confident that each of my graduated friends will see much success in their lives. They are all capable of doing wonderful things. Best of luck and keep in touch!
Now, on to the weight issue. I am comfortable with how I look, but I still need some work. With all the nonsensical family issues that plagued me this year, I lost track of being able to watch what I eat. Well, I'm intending on doing so now that I am in charge of my own diet. Therefore, here are just a few things I am planning:
1. Stop eating so damn much, fool! I do admit, I like to gorge myself on occasion (usually at Chinese buffets) . But that's stopping. I'm not going to eat until I am full anymore. Period.
2. NO MORE SODA! As of right now, my soda intake stops. I have tons of water (cases are like $3.50 at WalMart) and Sunny Delight courtesy of my buddy Andrew. I'll supplement that with some Hawaiian Punch and milk and whatnot and will be fine.
3. GYM! GYM! GYM! Unless there's something seriously going down after work, I'm going to the gym for at least an hour after work, Monday through Thursday. My plan is to do 30 minutes on an elliptical followed by 30 minutes of some upper body work. My lower body work will be done simply through walking to and from school daily.
Well, until next time.
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