Here we go AGAIN

Today is Sunday Funday, which means to me sitting around on Sunday and doing nothing. That day where you know you have work to be doing BUT football is on and you know..it can wait. As I am sitting in my room before I head out to dinner in a little bit I was thinking. I just got done looking at all of my syllabus's to see what all was due when throughout the semester. I probably shouldn't have because, my eyes got a little too big...if you know what I mean. This weekend was a good one in the sense that I didn't open a single book, didn't think about school work, all I did was hangout with some friends, and relax..really can't beat that. As I am writing this post I have the Ravens vs the Patriots on the computer. I'm not watching every play, just because I won't truly be interested until the 4th quarter if its close. With the Eagles not in the playoffs this year, I don't really care much for watching the playoffs. Heck, the Steelers got beat by the "Broncos", so I can't complain if there not in the playoffs either..that's another story though.

Here we go again, it is the spring semester, and classes have started. The work load has not hit yet, and to begin the spring semester motivation may be lacking, or MAYBE its just hard to get back into the swing of everything. I would say that is the toughest. Maybe you're a senior, your ready to move on and continue your journey. Maybe your a senior that doesn't want to be done with college, is anyone ever really? I'm sure there are lots. Maybe your sophomore or junior who has been through all of this again, and just doesn't want to start all over again with work and have tough classes. Maybe your a freshman who had a rough 1st semester and are scared for what this semester holds. You might be stressed, worried, or concerned. Which ever you may be, for the most part were all in the same spot. Its a new semester, a new beginning, everyone looking for the same thing, TO DO WELL.

To sit here and say IM PUMPED, or MOTIVATED beyond belief would be a lie. The beginning is always hard at first, but sometimes we should try to realize were not alone because many if not most are experiencing the same feelings. Today I put papers up on my wall for when my 1st exams are in class, at times I like to look ahead and have a glimpse of when I need to start getting material together for exams. It made me realize, WOW my first exam is not for 3 weeks, feels like forever away yet so close. Probably because it will be here before I know it. My point is this, HERE WE GO AGAIN...

There is studying to be done, friends to see, tasks to get accomplished, decisions about our futures to be considered or decided upon. Lets sit back for a second and think what we want to happen this semester. Try not to sit there and be like, OH I WANT THIS  TO HAPPEN, but like different aspects of this semester that you would like to see happen. Maybe you want to make deans list, look into studying abroad, find an internship, make new friends, enjoy your last semester with everyone, plan something exciting you have never done before...etc. Sometimes I find it more appropriate to set broader goals so that you don't set too high of expectations and are dissapointed. I'm all for having specific and direct goals, but maybe try making a couple broad ones, and open your mind to something new. After I am done writing this, I am going to write 5 big goals I want to work on or do this semester, so I can hang it up on my wall, and remind myself of what I would like to do. Maybe you should try it? Wouldn't hurt right...I don't think so.

HERE WE GO AGAIN, new semester, new and old friends, new beginning at the same old place. What are you going to do? Going to settle for mediocrity, or exceed your expectations. Going to do something average, and see what happens? You live your own life, that's your choice. Going to do something you have never done before? Heck, you down for it. You going to focus on the present now, and not worry about where we will be 3,4,5,6,7, months from now. Lets try that, everyone might say, "I do that now, shut up"..okay I understand, I am just saying maybe we all need to take a step back and be like, whatever happens. because at ship..SHIP HAPPENS. 

ok HERE WE GO AGAIN, maybe try setting some broad goals, hanging out with a friend you never have as much as you should have before possibly, wait never mind, the past is the past..the present is now. DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. Here we go again, what are you going to do this time around. Going to skate by and do what you do every semester? Maybe. Or you going to let this semester roll, and make it a semester you'll never forget. Guess we will all see in about 5 months.

Here we go AGAIN..lets get this started!!

Have a great night everyone

Grant H