Last assignment of the spring semester submitted. Last class today. 3 classes = 3 A’s. What was different this time around?
Grace for myself; realistic expectations and really disciplined time-management. I prioritized my physical, spiritual and mental health.
I worked out, did yoga or meditation 6 out of 7 days of the week, every week since the Christmas holiday (check my peloton app friends for the blue dots galore!) I joined a small group at church for virtual Wednesday meetings for 13 weeks and made amazing friends I connected with on a spiritual level who prayed for me and shared the burden.
I learned it was ok to have a free night to not study, work, read or write, Guilt-free. I prioritized the time I blocked off to study and write and said NO to things because of the school commitment. I videoed myself the one night I did procrastinate up until wee hours. I replayed that video on the days/nights I didn’t want to start on an assignment. Some weeks I worked a little each night, some weeks I had to save it all for the weekend because work was too consuming & needed all my attention and brain power during that week.
I gave myself a lot of grace, and once vaccinated I did start making time (ok maybe 4x total) to see friends outside of my house.
This semester included a national Presidential change, national vaccination rollout during a pandemic, an unexpected devastating freeze/winter-pocalypse, supporting colleagues during Texas legislative session, planning another national virtual conference, taking care of my new house and a whole host of other work challenges I will not bore you with or publicize.
Thanks to amazing teammates of mine at work who stepped up in many ways. And to my friends who helped me get on the bike, tread, mat or outside – thank you. And to Lucy who is still living her best, bourgeois (boogie?) life. The best companion, always there for comfort, love & pets…or to remind me to get up out of my chair, away from the computer to go throw her ball🎾
Man God is really good to me. I don’t take it lightly the favor he bestows. Thankful for his protection, provision, and peace.
jennifer cofer 