#goals setting

Today was the first day of school; we officially started.

I had 2 lectures.

The first one was about operating systems, and we talked about all that happens when you turn on your computer and then turn it off, which was so interesting. The teacher was amazing; honestly, I really liked him. I'll study later today and make a post about it on @codingquill.

The second one was just a little introduction: the professor, again, seemed so cool and well-educated. In this class, we're going to study JAVA JEE for creating web applications. He already gave us an assignment to make the little snake game to check our JAVA skills.

Normally, this evening we would have 2 labs for these exact same classes, but the teachers decided not to do them because we just started.

How was I feeling today?

I honestly did not feel good leaving home. I've been having a depressive episode lately, and once I got to school, I saw my friends, laughed with them, had a nice time, liked the lectures I had, and felt SO MUCH better coming back home.

Which gave the conclusion that uni is actually a place that makes me really happy, and I am so excited for this year to be a good one.

Things I am grateful for?

My good health,

my intelligent mind,

my not giving up mindset,

my friends,

Rebate Realty USA — Setting Goals

I have classes on saturdays as well from 8 to 12am , but here is the to-do list once back home

Prepare a hair mask and put it on

study mobile development for 3.5 hours -wait for the hair mask to do its magic-

Take an everything shower - Do EVERYTHING self care related

Study react for the rest of the night

School Day Recap:

Morning Classes:

The professor came into class in a really bad mood. He was being rude to everyone, except me of course.

He told us that we have three projects to complete throughout the semester. The cool part is that we get to choose any programming language we want to apply what we've learned.

Evening Classes:

In the evening, we started working on developing mobile applications. I was excited because I love anything related to mobile tech.

The teacher for this class seemed super nice. She gave us an overview of what we'll be learning in the module. It wasn't too intense, but I was so exhausted by that point.

Things I am grateful for

Being alive and having a good health

Being financially free

My mother , my friends , good people in my life

What annoyed/Worried me

The weather , It was scorching hot today! I swear I got more tan in one day than I did the entire summer. Walking in the sun drains all my energy, and even on the bus, the sun manages to find a way to shine directly on my head.

To make matters worse, my lack of sleep and late-night studying session left me with some serious eye bags. I definitely need to prioritize getting a good night's sleep tonight.

I started writing posts on tumblr so that they help be a more consistent human being since that is something I struggle so much with , I always start something and have a lot of excitement towards it but then I get bored of it really easily .

That is not what I'm planning to do with this because I like it , I like writing and posting and sharing knowledge with people even if they're very few .

Today I sat down and reflected on what I want for the future , I've been always setting goals for myself since I was 15 - I was always a person that thinks so much and likes to plan a lot - and I discovered that if there is a one goal that I didn't really pursue even if I wrote it , it was a goal that was not purely mine , I saw a lot of people do it and I was like I'll do it too , which is so wrong.

Today was just another day on campus, and it seems like it will be that way from now on. Here's a rundown of my day:

Morning classes:

Operations research: The professor covered an entire chapter at lightning speed. Usually, I strive to absorb 90% of the material in class so I can delve deeper into it later. But today, I could only manage to grasp about 20% because I couldn't focus, and the teacher was racing through the content.

Evening classes:

Mobile development on Android Studio: Once again, the teacher bombarded us with loads of information that went right over my head. Now I have to tackle it all on my own at home.

Software projects development: This class was surprisingly enjoyable, but it also introduced a ton of new information that I need to review and study again.

The problem is, when I get home around 7pm, I barely have any time to study. By the time I change, take care of my skincare routine, and eat, it's already 8:30pm.

Upon reflection, I've realized that I lack a consistent routine, and my mental health needs often distract me. I also neglect basic self-care, like drinking enough water and having proper meals throughout the day.

To address these issues, I've set some small goals for myself:

Drink at least 1.5 liters of water every day.

Actually eat substantial meals. Eat properly instead of surviving on a single cookie without any water. Am I trying to kill myself? Definitely not.

Study for at least one hour every day.

Try to establish a routine thatworks for me best.

It's 9pm, after a long day at school, I finally have the chance to unwind and enjoy some "me time." Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my classes and the passion I have for each one. I'm ready to give it my all. But let's be honest, school can be exhausting.

Morning classes:

I had a Linux lab that lasted three hours. We delved into computer configuration, from booting up to shutting down, and all the commands in between. It was amazing.

Evening classes:

Our teacher reminded us that we are engineers, not just developers. We need to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the IT world. This year, we will be focused on creating and applying the knowledge we've acquired throughout our university years. He even tasked us with thinking about a project to work on for the entire semester, though I haven't quite figured out my idea yet.

Once I got back home, I went out to buy some much-needed stationary. When I returned, I pampered myself with a skincare routine, styled my hair into heatless curls, and enjoyed a meal. Now, here I am, sitting at my desk, ready to tackle my work. Despite feeling exhausted, there's still work that needs to be done.

Things I am grateful for

I'm grateful for the beauty of nature,

my incredible school, and my wonderful friends. I can't express enough how much I love my school and the opportunities it provides.

Things that worried me

My skin acting up and a few pesky pimples bothered me for a while. However, I shifted my thinking to a positive mindset, and that helped me overcome any negativity for the rest of the day.