A lot has been going on around PC lately. And students are getting involved! Recently the janitorial services have been petitioning for better wages. PC students rallied for them just the other day and there will be picket lines tomorrow. Some classes are even being canceled. My genes and gender class is even being moved off campus! Tomorrow should be interesting, that's for sure.

In other news, I've been feeling very proud of myself lately. I've been going to the gym every day and relaxing a bit more this semester. Last semester, I was ahead in nearly all of my classes by a few days, so this semester I've decided to not kill myself so much and just enjoy the ride. And it's true: exercising really does put you in a better mood, and so does setting aside time for yourself! Classes have been much more intense, but somehow I'm not as stressed...even with a new job on the table! I guess it's all in how I use the time I have. Tip for freshmen: prioritize and manage your time to allow yourself the pleasure of relaxation/the time for things you want to do.

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The thing about semesters in college is needing to adjust every few months. Once I finally get settled into my schedule from first semester, it's time for a new one! It's nice to switch it up, but it is tough dealing with a new schedule, plus a new job, and trying to go to the gym more often!

Speaking of the gym, I did go tonight at 9:30 with my roommate and a girl down the hall. We didn't realize it closed at ten, but I did get a good twenty minutes on some type of elliptical. I did some abs back in the room with Steph and I'm feeling good!

Tomorrow is the first Monday of the semester! No more 4 day weeks! I have a lot of reading for civ tomorrow, so I must finish that up before bed!

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Today began as a typical Wednesday of second semester with Theology and Civ. After lunch began my day of firsts.

Today was the first day that the tutoring center was open. I went down to the library basement just expecting to "live out" my hours. It turns out I had a an appointment! It went well, I'm glad to say. I also read through my first writing tutor books for our first meeting. I made snowflakes with Emily to put our pictures on for the board in the tutoring center. Everything went well and everyone was helpful in teaching me how to work everything. Tomorrow I will be there for only one hour, but it should be fun.

Now I have tons of reading to do and a problem set to get done!

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Sorry I'm a day late on the update, but it's been hectic already.

I've been busy with tons of reading, but I've been trying to make time to relax and catch up with people. Thursday, I had a pizza and movie night with my roomies! I also visited people around campus.

Friday was tutoring orientation from 2:30 to 6. I was so nervous especially because no one knew who I was. Luckily, they can remember me as Kim's sister (she tutors math and I will be tutoring writing). It was fun meeting the tutors and I hope they will be able to recognize me soon! Tutoring starts Wednesday and I'm both excited and nervous.

I tried to do a little homework on both Saturday and Sunday, but I ended up hanging out with friends mostly instead. There was no class today for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so I had an extra day to do all my work. I spent 4 hours in the library today getting it all done!

It's back to business tomorrow!

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So, I'm already back here at Providence College. The break was a month long but it still felt short. But at the same time, I'm so glad to be back, even though it means back to work.

This semester I am taking Genes & Gender, Honors Civ, New Testament - Literature and Theology, and Post-Colonial Theory and Literature. It's an intense schedule so far. I think lit will be my hardest course, as it has the most reading and the most work due. I have two 3 - 4 page papers, a presentation, and a 10 - 12 page research paper. I only have one paper for theo, 4 papers for civ, and I can't even remember how many, if any, for GG.

I'm excited that we have two 4-day weeks in a row, because classes started Tuesday of this week, and next week we have Monday off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

I'm already busy with a jam-packed schedule. I have to do work of course, there's a floor meeting tonight, and then on Friday from 2:30 - 6 is the tutoring meeting (and I'm very nervous/excited about that). I'm also trying to fit in going to the gym more often this semester. I guess it's everyone's New Year's Resolution because I've already heard the gym is filled to the brim. We'll see what happens.

Best of luck with midyear exams and the never-ending flow college acceptances!

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