First week is over. Second week here I come.
Some people choose to relax on the weekends. Others decide to complete as many unfinished tasks (in my case unlimited homework) they can get done. And not all weekends are going to be as productive as my first week back. But this weekend was. Going back to school and starting a new semester has made me realize how I didn’t really “do” school last semester.
This first weekend, I caught up with some reading and homework assignments. I also continuously planned and updated my agenda accordingly to make sure I completed assignments on time. There was a lot of scheduling needed because many of my classes have online assignments and quizzes. I had to change myself and my mindset to make sure I don’t make the same mistake as I did.
Recap: I started out last semester not so well, but I ended up pulling through at the end with finals week. I got to bring my grades up and realized what I was missing out on (in terms of school and well class).
Everyone told me first week was not going to be busy, and I could enjoy one more week of break. HAHAHA. That is funny, and it is a lie. I felt like I was hit with pouring rain (which isn’t that bad, at least I get a shower outside). I am just kidding. But I was like busy the whole first week. Not only was I purchasing books and access codes, but I was reading the first chapters of many textbooks. I really felt like I never did as much reading since EVER. Let’s just say it was an adjustment period, and I had to grind through the whole process.
Anyways despite that, the weekend came. I was so happy, but it ended pretty quickly. The realization hit me that I also had 2 assignments due Monday. So, I had more and more work piled over. And one of the plans I had before was to only do laundry and the rest of the weekend would be chill. Yep. That didn’t happen.
I was piled with work, and I feel so relieved now that’s all over. I feel caught up, but I know there’s more coming. It’s just the calm before the storm. Today is Monday, and I gave myself a lot of events and plans to do. Because I need to learn to not give up.
And I hope everyone in school right now keeps this motivation. Use the motivation while it lasts. Because it could disappear any minute. For now, I am not thinking about that. I am going to keep working hard.
My Monday so far has been pretty busy, but at a steady pace. Because I worked a little over the weekend, I do not feel rushed or anxious. I have plans set out to complete tasks. The power of looking ahead and planning. Wow. Awesome. Please do it. I didn’t know, well I did, but I never really put my heart in on that idea. And I regret it. But I know now.
However, you decide to spend your weekend is up to you. But remember to plan it right. You don’t want to start the week hating yourself for doing nothing. But still remember to enjoy and have fun. I sure did. I did do schoolwork. But my friends and I built a fort, and we had movie nights. We all knew how to work hard and reward ourselves.
Remember reward yourselves! And be happy.
Peace and Love.
