Surprise, surprise... I've joined the blogging trend! I'm not sure what will come of this but I liked the idea of having a space to share my reflections, experiences and thoughts, so here I am. Lately, I've strayed away from writing, a pastime that I very much miss. School is time-consuming and leaves me with little time to sit down and really collect my thoughts so hopefully I can find the time to at least post little notes here and there. We'll have to see how well I am about maintaining this sort of thing!
The semester is speeding up. If I remember correctly, we're already in the seventh week of instruction, which means assignments are accumulating and of course, midterm season. It's been a busy last few weeks. Papers due, midterm exams, presentations to prepare. On top of my schoolwork, I work two days a week at a preschool, volunteer twice a week as a mentor at a local elementary school and attend various club meetings on most weeknights. Frankly, I'm overwhelmed but I'm trying my best to stay positive and keep in mind the benefits that will ultimately come from such hard work. I'm struggling with a lot of doubt right now about how capable I am of juggling everything but a few close friends and family members have been reminding me to keep my confidence up, which has been a huge help to me. I'm blessed with a really wonderful support system and without them, I don't think I would be where I am this very moment: a third year Spanish and English literature double major at the University of California, Berkeley. My worries are troublesome but God is reminding me through the kind words of my friends and family how equipped I really am to be successful and I'm incredibly thankful for the gesture. For now, I'm trying to focus on the tasks at hand and to leave all the rest to God. I'll discern His plan in good time.
I should be off to bed. Tomorrow is another day (though thankfully, it's Friday!) and I have to be up early enough to catch the bus to the elementary school where I mentor. Hoping to update again sometime soon!
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