Hi Y'all,
I figured it's about time I gave y'all a life update since we're (over) halfway done with 2016.
I took another break from blogging to readjust to school, two new jobs, etc. While yes, it seems like excuses, I felt it was necessary and it really paid of GPA wise.
So, now for the big question: where am I in life?
(c) with southern grace
Well, I've finished my first semester of my Teaching Certificate program, and I officially have two semesters left of actual classes before I student teach next fall (Fall of 2017). I'm trying my hardest not to take any classes next summer so I can earn/save some money during student teaching. I've been working toward this since the end of 2015 so needless to say I'm happy there is an end in sight and it's getting closer.
I had some goals I wanted to accomplish this year and I'm so happy to say that I've accomplished some of them completely! Others are definitely still a work in progress...
1. Fitness
--Workout 3 times a week. --Drink more water. How do I hold myself accountable? --Tracking with apps --Online programs like Blogilates and ToneItUp --Going to the occasional class2. Happiness -- Incorporating more fitness. --Write down three things that make me happy at least three times a week. --Blog more--2 times a week. How do I hold myself accountable? --Writing it down. --Blog posts are public for the world to see. --Planning ahead3. Career --Take classes toward teaching license.
--Take and pass tests (VCLA and Pracis Math).
--Apply to post-bac program (by end of April).
--Volunteer at elementary school.
--Apply for TA position. How do I hold myself accountable? --Studying (for classes and tests). --Working hard to be able to afford said tests and classes. --Finish everything for application far in advance (hopefully by the first week in March). --Setting small goals to help reach the bigger ones.
Obviously, I haven't accomplished some of these goals, but I have accomplished all of the ones that are highlighted. Essentially, career wise, my goals are definitely getting hit. However, in the more "self pleasing" categories they aren't. It is definitely my intention to start working more on these as it is only going to hold me back in the long run.
So besides classes and work, what have I done this summer?
Well, I squeezed in a trip to visit my college roommate who is going to be a 2nd year med student this fall. I've also done a ton of (unnecessary) shopping. Like I have a problem, ok? The first step is always admitting it. I've also managed to survive a minor/somewhat major computer problem even with a not so great solution, it still functions so all is good there. I've managed to pretend puppy shop. Literally, besides a vacation when I finish school, I'm getting a puppy.
While my original goal was to blog twice a week, I think I'm going to take it to once a week since I've been pretty terrible at posting so far. However, that just means the content will be even better! My goal is to post every Monday. Make sure to go to
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