make a list!

Geez, what a hectic week this has been! First week of school and first week at the new job. It seems like education is just barreling down on me like a freight train. Several freight trains!

For some reason, I've been really stresseed at school. This doesn't usually happen to me ~ I've always been pretty confident as far as my scholastic career goes. On Thursday I finally had to just sit and take deep breaths and came to the conclusion that I'm unorganized. My sock drawer is a thing of beauty, but I'm floundering under the weight of all the homework and the reading assignments heaped on me. So I made a list. And now I'm much happier. During class, I just add "to-do" items to my homework list. My stress level has improved dramatically. I suggest everyone go out and make a list right now!

The amount and weight of books I'm required to bring to each class is ridiculous and I actually looked into purchasing a bookbag with wheels to lug all that stuff around. In the end, I've opted to just use one of our small suitcases instead. I'm sure I look a little dorky, but 1.) I don't want to spend $50 on something I'll use for less than a year and 2.) At this point, I really don't give a squirrel's ass what anybody thinks. (It doesn't hurt, too, that I'm not the only one in class who subscribes to the squirrel's ass ~ suitcase philosophy.)

I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Of course I'll also being working thru my homework list, but at least for a little while today (Saturday) I'm going to take a little time off to do something fun with Vic. Our plan is to drive an hour north to Port Huron and check out the Tall Ships Festival. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!