Tonight I finished my "pedagogy of social studies" class. While I am not happy that I have to be in school during the summer, I knew I would have to take at least 2 summer classes to finish the program within 2 years. I will begin "educational psychology" in a couple of weeks and then my summer begins. At least my 3 weeks break begins! After that short break, the fall semester begins, and it looks like I'll have more than a full course load again - 16 hours! Maybe 12 hours, but I am still waiting to hear from my advisor about which classes I definitely need to finish my degree. That will be my last semester, after all and I don't want any surprises when it comes time to start student teaching in January!
Since I have stopped working, I have had a lot of free time on my hands, and I have spent some of this time reflecting on things in my life. I have been spending more time in the Bible and have been talking to God more than I have in years. It feels incredible!
One of the things I have been giving thought to is my online/computer time. Since Julian was born, I have spent that majority of my day in front of a computer. I have spent hours working and "taking breaks" on things I like doing - like Facebook, reading news, reading other blogs, etc. While I don't see that there is anything wrong with Facebook or online time in general, I do see that I have gotten carried away with it. I have made a habit of spending my free time on useless things when I could be spending time with my precious family. So I quit playing all of the dumb farming games that have taken so much of my time, and I am limiting myself to checking in on status updates to once in the morning and once in the evening. It is a struggle though! Who knew it would have that kind of hold over me?! I'm writing this blog to add some accountability (even though I know hardly anyone actually reads my blog) for my benefit. I've said it "out loud" which should help keep me on my plan.
I've also started a healthy lifestyle program again. I am not on a diet. I would not go on a diet. But, I have gained a lot of weight since starting at Greensboro College. With school and work and kids and other commitments, I just had no free time to exercise. But, I have nothing but time now, so it's time to do something about it! I walked 3.5 miles Monday, and 3.5 miles today. The kids and I are going hiking Friday morning, and I want to keep this schedule as closely as I can. None of my clothes fit, and I don't have money to buy new clothes, so, that is that. Time for change.
I trying to learn again how normal people behave. What do normal people do when they have free time? I am not so stressed and overburdened with stuff that has to be done that I can't think. So this is a question I am working on figuring out. I am really liking getting to know me again - but it's hard!
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Robyn I read all your blogs, and enjoy them. It keeps me at least a little bit connected with my North Carolina family. You do remind me so much of Rita. I tried Facebook, with the intention of keeping up with both sides of the family, but there was a lot of silly stuff, etc, and I wasn't getting what I had intended, so I gave it up. Anyway, keep the blogs coming, you are a blessing, you know.
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