Finals

How many of you are already studying for your finals? I have started, but am not sure exactly what to expect. I have had tests this semester, but not a FINAL? I am not a good test taker to begin with. I know the material, I can read it over and over again, but when I sit down at the desk, with my pencil in hand and the scantron, my mind just draws a blank, or at least a partial blank. I will finish the test, think okay, I did alright, and when I get the test back it will be a low C or high B. What am I doing wrong? When I do the work that goes along with the preperation, I make A's, and I understand the concept, but I dont like the tests. So my mom says that I need to read over all of the material again, make notes, ask questions, or write questions that I would ask, then find the answers. Do you think that would help? Is there help for bad test taking? I think maybe I should Google this. On the bright side, I have almost made it through my first semester of college, and I feel like I have done alright, my grades will tell. There have been struggles, and triumphs and a lot of self growth. I can do this, and maybe I will even look forward to next semester, but right now, I am just looking forward to winter break. Bring on the fire and hot chocolate, that is if I don't find that job.

getting a job

I will be turning 19 this month, and I have not had a paying job. I usually do odd jobs for my grandfathers and they pay really well, so I have extra cash for things I want. Like I have said before, I dont like to spend money, so I need very little. My parents and I guess I do to, think it is time to get a J-O-B. Guess what? They are not easy to come by, especially in a small town, and with no experience. My parents have actually been very gracious about this as they are with most things. I have been a homeschooled student and very involved in the Student Leadership in my Co-op as well as church and volunteering. Now it is time. So I am actively searching for a job. I have put in an application to my local library, that would be a good job I think, quiet, books, I like that idea, but I better not hold out for that. I do not like the idea of working at a fast food place, I dont even like to eat at fast food places, so I dont think that will be a fit for me. We only have a Kroger and a Kmart in my town, and neither of them have been hiring this whole year. Other than that, there is not a whole lot out there. I could get a job in Lexington, but with my class schedule I would be running back and forth all of the time and between the gas and the few hours places are offering, I would be going in the hole every month.
Are these just excuses? No, I dont think so, but now I am going to have to think out of the box for myself. It is time to go out into this big, cold world and go to work. Wish me luck.

Getting back in the groove

Getting back into the groove of things has been tough this week. I can't believe how fast 5 days go by. My mom says that the older we get, the faster time goes by, and I am beginning to see that. I was looking forward to the 5 days of lounging, although that did not entirely happen. I of course had things I had to do during the 5 days, but still it should have been a slower pace. On Monday morning, I did not want to get out of bed, and was sluggish through out the day, which made me think about a few things. You know how your parents always say you need to start your day out with Breakfast? The most important meal of the day. That may be true, but getting off on the right foot in the morning is one of the best ways to make a day successful. We all need to tune up our boides with a few physical and mental daily dozen reps. Get last nights bad dreams out of our heads and think about the great possiblitites of a new day and what we can accomplish. Most of us hit the snooze bar to catch 10 more minutes of sleep and then rush to get to where we are going, and get started on what we have to do this day. This starts our day out with a mental handicap. So I am going to try to wake up 10 minutes earlier every day, and read something encouraging and inspiring. I will see if this helps me to have a better attitude and ability to meet and slay the dragons that are sure to appear during the day. Obstacles are not always a bad thing, just think how dull this battle of life would be without them. Just remember to be prepared, to play the game and to accept the victory or defeat. Remember a new day is just around the clock dial.