It’s roughly the middle of the semester, time again to take a step back and gain some perspective.
Semester 2 has been a rough compared to Semester 1. While I had lessons nicely spread out in Sem 1, Sem 2 has me going for back to back lessosn for six hours at a shot. I had time last semester to sit down and game at the Deck with my friends; this semester all I have time for is sitting down and lunching before moving off to the next class.
That said, lessons this time are more interesting. Deciding to major in Communications and New Media has allowed me to get started on major-related modules, which are more applicable than the introductory classes taken last semester. Tutorials are more interesting, and I have the chance to pick up new software skills. Photoshop be damned, I really like Illustrator.
It’s just under two months to the semester break, but there will be no rest even then. CCAs are gearing up, with both Resonance and NJChorale getting started with concert preparations. Not to mention A Cappella Championship rehearsals, which I suspect will kick off soon enough. My only chance at respite will come during the study break for this semester’s final exams, after which everything will resume once more.
Some part of me likes how busy I am though. While I do agree with the need to have time home alone, I’ve never been one to stay home for more than a couple of days in a row. I need to get out and do things, to feel like I’m making good use of my time. The upcoming semester break’s set to be an action-packed one.
Of course, the obvious shortcoming is that I probably won’t have the time to get a job. Coupled with all the meals out that rehearsals necessitate, I’ll have to be very serious with regard to budgeting and saving in order to avoid being broke this holiday.
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