Work/ School Balance

This week is fall break from school, which means I don’t have class on Monday. I have been excited all week. A break. I mean, it’s not exactly much of a break, but it’s a break. I don’t have to spend all weekend with a book or paper in my hands, I don’t have to exhaust myself trying to get everything done, I can relax.

So what am I doing this weekend? I’m working on school work for Thursday’s class, I’m starting my short story for my fiction workshop class, I’m doing some of the work for next Monday, and I’m doing reading for my paper. I’m also doing things around my house that needs to be done because I haven’t had time. I’m taking care of my fish tanks that need it and treating my sick fish. I’m relaxing.

Okay, so I listed a lot of stuff that I’m doing this weekend, I know. But I’m forcing myself to relax. I have the tv on and I’m being lazy. I haven’t had a chance to be lazy in a long time, so I’m going to allow it today. I need it.

Last night I had to turn in my short story for workshop. There are times where I think, I’m not really getting anything out of listening to people’s comments about stories (not just mine). I also didn’t realize when I listened to others talk about my short stories how much was working through my brain (in a good way). I wrote my short story and I hated it. I kind of liked the topic, but I felt it was very flat. I was just retelling something that happened to me. So what did I do? I decided to try something new with my story and weave other things into it. I have no clue if it works, I have no clue if I really like it, but what better time to experiment with writing than in a writing class where you get good feedback from people? I’ll find out what people think on Thurday.

Well, I’m off to relax and read. Have a good week!