So today was the first day of classes. I am already exhausted, and we didn't even really learn anything yet! I had Intro to Political science in the morning and went straight from there to the rink and skated till 1:20..usually though we would skate till 2:40. Then I had my Italian Baroque Art class from 3:35 to 4:50 and then Computers Ethics and Society from 5 to 6:15. I also installed wireless internet in my apartment, which actually didn't take that long. I think I am really going to like my classes this semester, but I'll know that for sure tomorrow when I have my other two. I'm really excited for my Italian Baroque Art class! My professor looks like he came straight from a museum in Italy..but probably because he spent like six months...studying at a museum..in Italy. The class is in an art building on campus, which I have never stepped foot in, but it was really nice inside. The class is going to be difficult since it is like a graduate/seminar level class, but I love art so I am looking forward. I just need to get used to running around to class from the rink again. I get spoiled over the winter break when I just skate. The worst is when I leave my apartment sometimes at 8 or 9 am...and don't get home till like 7 pm..and then I have to do work and study for class the next day. Somehow I've made it through every semester though, but it is not easy.
So this is random and completely out of sync with this blog..but yesterday was a little weird. When I have something troubling me from either the past or stress or the future...the best cure for me is to drive. I just leave my apartment and get in my car...and drive anywhere. Most of the time I will just play music and purposely get lost. I'll take the most random roads, and mindlessly...somehow..I always find my way home. I know I'm crazy...but I take that as a sign that no matter how bad things get in your mind or in your life...if you keep on going and moving forward...eventually you will find your way home. :) I know...how does that make you feel Socrates? Ok, well ready for Spring semester day two tomorrow...and more time back on the ice. We started doing the rhumba for short dance today. I really like it, but it is deceivingly difficult! Ok bedtime pour moi. Ciao!
I'm glad your first day of classes went well, Meredith! It's interesting reading about how busy your day is; as a professor, I sometimes forget that my students not only have 4 classes in addition to mine but lives also. You have SO MUCH going on with skating, it makes me wonder how busy my students are!
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, it is really interesting that you like to drive around when you're stressed... Justin does the exact same thing. He'll say, "I'll go pick up some bagels for breakfast" and I won't see him for two hours! haha. Maybe it is genetic? :)
It is alot, but I choose to do it...so it's my responsibility to get it all done haha. :) I can imagine a teacher's life is really stressful as well. I know he does that too..it's weird. It really does help me though! EW genetics hahaha. But yea it might be! lol I totally forgot that he did that too.
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