it's been two weeks since spring break, and for some, the transition from that week to back to school mode and midterms, is a bit difficult.
it's that time where you're physically and cognitively just tired of classes and ready for summer.
and honestly, I AM ... or, i'm starting to feel it, anyway.
and you get lazy to do homework: read articles, write papers, do research, study notes for upcoming quizzes and exams ...
and tend to sleep in more than usual.
and this is coming from experience (to an extent, this is true for me, but not entirely!)
BUT, it's not over until it's over!
A few things that keep me motivated when i find myself in this situation (especially since the end is so near), is to keep myself occupied with things that i like to do.

1. chocolate
2. ICE CREAM (difficult to resist)
3. watch movies
4. take naps during the day!
5. ummm, anything that gets me off-campus!

it's good to remember to give yourself incentives/rewards to starting and finishing class assignments.
and just think about how you'll be ending this semester with A's and how you put so much effort in your studies ...
the end result will reflect your efforts and actions put forth in this semester.
it'll be GLORIOUS!
BUT, it's NOT over till it's over!
so, keep striving ...
one saying my friend always says that encourages me is ... "do your best and God will do the rest!"

it's definitely that time of the semester where i get really homesick and want to get away from the stress of midterms, papers, and just college itself.
but one thing that definitely keeps me going is staying in touch with my parents and sisters.
my relationship with them has grown so much especially last year when i went away for college.
i can't speak for all or many college students about relationships with parents or even siblings becoming better as you go away to become more responsible and independent.
and i can't say that not many college students talk to their parents or siblings often,
but i'm glad that i'm one of those college students that talks on the phone with their parents and sisters OFTEN!
almost like every three or four days ... and this is only during midterms!
if i'm not jammed or burdened with midterms or writing papers, etc. etc., i talk to my mom like every day.
and it's great to hear at the end of our conversation that we miss each other, because it's such a genuine feeling.
and i thank god that i'll be able to see my whole family next weekend!
so, until then, i'll hang in there ... and continue making time to call my daddy during the day, my mommy in the evening, and my sisters whenever i feel i need to hear their voice or when i'm bored!
even with being homesick, i'll take that feeling and use it to be productive until i actually get to be home ... with them (:

10:20pm = 1pm?

it's been hectic. Not necessarily in a bad way, just ... different. but on top of everything: with adjusting to a new schedule, classes, work, and hanging out with great freshmen, it's ... refreshing, and really AWESOME to have something familiar come up randomly! even though i'm, apparently, worth 6 bucks and 6cents-a-minute-phone-calls, they mean a lot. and i'm grateful, because it's the thought that counts! i pray God continues blessing you and directing you in your mission to glorify Him. and i pray that people may see the wonderful person you are, despite your fettish for spiderman, and your what-you-would-call-jokes. don't worry, the monkey's head will still be bobbing! just take it easy and trust in the Lord ...