Well, I made it to fall break! I have to admit that I was "holding out" and anxiously awaiting the chance to rest from "normal life". I love having a slight lull in the everyday responsibilities and the room that it creates for fun things that I don't normally get to do. I think I might have forgotten what I like to do with free time! That's something that's been in very short supply over the last several weeks. Unfortunately I got loaded up with homework, but I'm determined to manage my time so that I can get it all done and still have time for rest.
I'm happy to say that I turned in my first big English Comp. essay this week! I think that should be considered a milestone. I feel that I've already improved a lot in my writing. I've been pushed to dig deeper and broaden my thinking when I write. This class has been so good for. At times I feel like I've lacked the motivation required, but when I press through and turn in a good paper I gain a real since of accomplishment and confidence.
Another exciting thing happened this week. I finally was able to find a Chinese friend to help me with my Chinese. I've been struggling a lot with that class lately. I hate the feeling of just barely staying afloat. I think I can finally say that there's light at the end of my tunnel! I'll always have to work hard in this area, but at least I don't have to feel alone in my journey anymore.
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I think that is so cool that your learning chinese. I would love to be able to do that, but I know I don't have time for it now.
I know what you mean about trying to stay afloat; it seems like I am doing a lot of the lately. I feel like I am constantly playing catch-up even though I have not missed a class yet. But it will get better I am sure of it, even you have light at the end of the tunnel so I know I will too :)
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