So since I've last posted, about a zillion things have happened. I have not forgotten about blogging...but as life would have it, entries certainly come a lot less frequently. Also, if anyone knows how to get rid of spam (random spamming happening on past entries), please let me know. I've already changed my password...so other strategies are welcome.
So some very brief highlights:
I've been voted onto 2 different execs (2 different clubs) for next academic year
I will be living out of the province in May-June-ish
I'm pretty excited for the upcoming summer...and also for the next school year:)
Time Management
I've realized that while I'm pretty good at keeping in touch with a lot of different friends over the past number of years (high school, university, church, law school, work), it's actually taken quite a bit of a toll on my energy, as my schedule becomes increasingly busy with school commitments.
It's actually quite difficult to convey to people that professional school in and of itself takes up the vast majority of my mental energy: the constant deadlines, workshops, exams, recruitment info sessions, etc, etc, etc.... on top of that, about 6 hrs of readings a day and having to somehow squeeze in time for family and friends- the year has been exhausting to say the least.
Although I didn't realize it before, I do have a tendency to feel guilty when I can't be there for everyone. However, I come to a continuing realization that I am indeed only a human being with 24 hours in a day. It's frustrating when people keep asking you why you aren't there for a number of events or why you can't spend as much time with them. It's not because I don't want to be there, but my schedule and my sanity just won't permit. On a lighter note, life for law students is supposed to get better each year as we all find out better ways to manage our time- but the first year is certainly supposed to be the toughest because of all the adjustment.
So, I write this to tell everyone that if I'm not around, I promise to get back to you.... in a few weeks-a month because that is in fact the best I can do.
Hope to see all soon:)
6 comments:
Dear Ms. Lee,
In the first term of library camp, when all the students were crying and complaining and being all un-showered and stuff, our professors said, "Don't worry. This constant stream of stress eases up in second term, partly due to less frequent, less jumbo assignments, and partly because you will have developed fantastic time-management skills."
They told us lies. I am suspecting you may have heard one as well.
Dear Ms. Harrison
Actually, this is one piece of info I do believe. The 2nd semester was a lot better than the first (as we were told), even though it is still stressful and just as heavy a workload. However, we were getting more used to the legalese vocab, style of writing, compartmentalizing workload, etc. Soo I'm not expecting life to be 'easier' but instead, more manageable. I think that's a fair expectation.
Dear Ms. Lee,
Upon reflection, I feel that I owe you an apology. In my previous comment I failed to acknowledge that you were sharing joyous news, and rather than celebrating with you, I choose to try to bring you down. Our programs are very different and while I know that my course work only increased this term, I am thankful on your behalf that your semesters following the first become more manageable so that you can continue to be giving of yourself. I think you will be a great executive and I hope that those experiences give you a lot of insight and wisdom for your future.
Again, I’m sorry for having failed as a decent friend, and really even as a blog reader.
-Meredith
Dear Ms. Harrison
No apology is needed- I thought your first comment was pretty funny, actually (in a cynical kind of way):) Are you coming to my side of town before you head to la belle province or shall we have a phone date soon?
I heartily congree with the contents of this blog post. I swear, one year of Masters is worth at least 2-3 years of undergrad work! I have never worked so hard in my life nor be completely disheartened by some of the marks I've been getting. I think one of the things I'm just slowly realizing is that I'm not gonna be able to do everything I want and I have to learn how to be okay with it. Who would want to hand in an assignment a day late? No, not I. Yet, sometimes, for the sake of sanity, and for my spiritual sake,(or sometimes the darn Olympics! lolz) sometimes I have to just take that hit. Oh well...
I will let u know when I'm in your neck of the woods. I'd love to learn about what you're learning! Send me some of your papers coz I'd love to read them!
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