Needless to say, I have a lot to do.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
7:00 Wake Up, 7:15 Eat, 7:30 Brush Teeth *Don't Forget to Breath*
Today I went to dinner with some friends, and I was complaining about how I don't get as many hours as I would like at my oh so wonderful job at Old Navy. As my friend mentioned he was quitting his job at "The Mailbox", I considered going in and applying for a job there. My other dear 25-year-old friend chastised me for wanting to spend most of my nights working during my senior year. Apparently I'm supposed to want to not do anything my senior year? I understand that I have procrastination issues and a lack of time management skills, but being busy and having a lot to do is one of my favorite things. Although I don't like having to do homework, as most teens do not, I love the feeling I get when I'm done and I'm proud of what I accomplished. I love leaving my job knowing the Clearance rack looks better than it has in months because I spent four hours sizing and colorizing all the shirts. I love being Senior Class Treasurer, President of the Be Fit Club, Vice President of Choir, Yearbook Editor, and a Wyldlife leader. On top of those things, I work UK games, participate in my own YoungLife program, stay an extra hour at my Community Service site everyday to tutor an English class (because that's what I want to be when I get a "big-kid" job!), participate in two Bible Studies, and right now, as the Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding, spend a lot of time helping her plan her wedding that will take place in November.
Needless to say, I have a lot to do.
Most people would make the argument that when you have that much going on, you don't have time to hang out with friends and enjoy yourself. Some people wonder how I even have time to do homework. Ya know what though, when I'm this busy, I do so much better in school. I don't come home from school and think "Well, I have 7 hours to get this project done, let's take a nap for a bit and then I'll start." I think "I have an hour till work so I better start doing the reading in my AP English book because I'll be too tired when I get home." When I'm this busy, I appreciate my friends more and the times we have together because they don't come as often as they did in the summer or in past years. All the things that are important to me, I value more when I have a lot going on. So maybe this makes me weird in the fact that I don't want to spend my senior year slacking, but I guarantee when I lay my head down at night, I feel a sense of accomplishment that most kids my age don't have. I'm proud of who I'm becoming as a person in this world, and in a way, being busy has helped mold me into that person.
Needless to say, I have a lot to do.
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I can't say that I don't procrastinate, but I do like being busy also. I can't even just sit and watch tv. I have to be doing while doing that. It can be very annoying to other people, but it's just how I work.
ReplyDeleteWoah there. Haha first let me say I love that added picture. :DD But my goodness, you have alot on your schedule. I'm actually very jealous you can manage your time like that and still have time to do your own activities for your own enjoyment. I think you'll be verrry successful in the future. (:
ReplyDeleteDang Kim you have a lot going on haha. Your schedule makes mine look completely boring even though I thought I had a lot going on! Keep it up!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you Kim! I had no idea of all the responsibilities you held, but it sounds like you are really good at managing your time. You're like a little adult...I like it. I imagine you as the very fun and quirky parent who keeps her kids in line while still being "cool."
ReplyDeleteWow Kim! It's so great how you manage your time! I also feel like I need to be busy in order to complete homework in a certain amount of time. I also have a lot of stuff I am involved in so it gives me hope that there is a way to fit everything in and still enjoy it, so thank you!
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