At the end of the first day of the Winter semester, I was ecstatic. I was feeling on top of the world. I felt like I could do anything. I looked like this:
Then came the end of my second day.
SO OVERWHELMED.
It helped that, on the first day of classes, we reached the minimum goal for my KickStarter. I was pretty pumped about that. By the time the end of the second day rolled around, I was drowning underneath the full knowledge of the assignments and classwork I would have to complete before finals.
At the same time, even as I wallowed in despair, the second day had some bright spots. I got to spend time with some of my good friends. I figured out a way to manage my schedule over the upcoming weeks. I felt the Spirit guiding me in my words and actions.
You see, even when you're downtrodden, you're never alone. I recognized that yesterday. I hope you have chances to recognize it, too.
Good luck with classes, and I'll see you tomorrow!
This would actually be my first day, since classes didn't start at BYU-I until the 6th. Regardless, no. I have not been overwhelmed, mostly because I only have 12 credits this semester and have gone to great lengths to ensure I am psychologically prepared for another few months of academia and associated malarkey. I'm sure that will change.
ReplyDeleteI really do not enjoy school. I enjoy learning, especially when I'm learning things that interest me or have some degree of relevance to my life, but I feel strongly that the current college environment is not conducive to real, effective learning.
I'd rather be getting dirty hands and bruises.
This is really well said! I really like what you said about the current college environment.
DeleteI'm not feeling overwhelmed yet... well see about after next week though =)
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