Today Was Normal.

My last post was a little off-topic! I am learning to study more steadily now. I'm still not quite there, but, ya know. It will require some time.

I did plenty of Japanese today! I guess that means I need to do Music Theory instead, as my next subject. That's my weakness-- once I really get into studying something, I just want to study more of that. It's very disorienting to start back on a subject I haven't been working on, and it makes it hard to stop and start. It's like I'm a car that takes a long time to accelerate, and a long time to decelerate, brake, and change directions.

Of course, on those days that my brain works like everybody elses' (err, I should say, many other people) I have the potential to get bored with different subjects, and switching back and forth can be totally beneficial and efficient.

My day went well, (although I was sure it was Tuesday ALL DAY -- and it is definitely Thursday!) I went to class and did normal learning-kinds of things. I had a yummy lunch, and walked around doing errands and getting my feet wet in the sheen of water on the sidewalk (it was raining. And shivery cold!).

I think I'm going to start working out! I got a locker assigned to me, and I've now learned the gym and weight room schedule. I am excited for when I can go work out for real.

But now, I must return home, to my home in Japan. (I pretend my apartment is a traditional Japanese residence. Fun.)

Hello hello!

Oops. That wasn't the button I wanted to press. I meant to look at all my followers and feel happy about people following me! Do I really have TEN? How NICE! X)

It is time for an update like no other. I am very proud of myself today. I mean, I suppose I could get more proud in the future, but today I am doing very well in comparison to how I have been in the past. I will explain this next! Actually, let me make a list of the stuff I need to think about getting done (in and after) this current hour, before I monologue (?) further....


Do I want to join the “Fitness Club”? Consider this in relation to…

                On-campus runs—learn about the surrounding area —businesses and whatnot

                Access to locker at some undefined hours

                How big will my locker be? Can I FIT my 1)lunch 2)clothes 3)hairdryer?! 

                4)flip-flops 5)backpack with books 6)water bottle 7)and other accessories?

                Can I work out the times I return-- before classes, after classes, and once for lunch?

                Could I go to the P-Campus on Sundays or something? come on-- Free membership.

                I could... 

wake at 4:30/5, 

leave at 6, 

arrive at 7:30, store stuff and work out, 

then shower and get dressed by 8:40, 

then head to class, 

then come back to pick up my lunch, 

then come back to work out again at 3:00,

and then study at the library from 4-6,

and then go home.

what else is important is that I set aside study, on all the other four days, around 2 hours daily, or 3.

On regular days I also wake up early and exercise for an hour, too. Pick two days to exercise for two hours, a longer run, and longer stretch and strength.

Blog reveling.
Hotel search.
Print quarter calendar.
Starland's Availability (classes)
Do some work at Starland's-- sign up for a shift!
Music
- music theory practice everything!
- especially, get to harmonic analysis
- switch back and forth with Japanese every ten minutes (set timer--try it at fifteen, too)
- print music staves and assignments for
     * triads for scales
     * key signatures and scales
     * order of flats and sharps on treble and bass clefs
Japanese
- think of a way to make flashcards
- do some reviewing on the internet for kanji

Oooookay. So I'm proud of myself because I'm in school. I'm in school! I'm going to a community college based out of metropolitan Kalotei--it's very exciting. In fact, although I've been to a community college before, it wasn't to start a serious degree (like this time) and it wasn't in a big city like this. Here, people flock to take classes and absorb information to make their lives better. These people are coming out of hard spots in life and are desperate, and tired, adventurous, and ingenious. Well, some of them. It's so much fun to be part of things here!

It does seem kind of quiet sometimes, but this is only my second day. I still don't really know where I'm going on campus yet, and there's a bit of construction going on over at not one but TWO buildings on campus, so getting inside of one building or another is confusing and certain departments are hiding behind yellow tape and metal framework beams.

So yes! I'm doing well! However, it's almost time for me to go home, after a little studying, I've got to go. I still haven't decided whether I study best in the library or best on my own in my room. I know my productivity is better when I can study independently, and that it's best for me to avoid the temptation to relax and watch anime in my room, thus the library theme, but when I'm at the library I get distracted with other matters and can't focus either. Maybe next time I can come in the morning and try to take care of all this stuff before it's even time to go to class, so that after class I can study.

Or... maybe it's good to take a break after classes? But not such a long break. Alright-- my goal is to journal and take care of little chores and errands on campus super quickly so I can go and study!! Oh, well, I had some things to do. Next time, I will get more done. I'm off to study Music Theory and Japanese now!

I'll pray for strength. Or for luck. I guess I believe in luck if it comes from God.