New Leaves

Lists

I have kept a 1 subject spiral notebook of lists every since things went down. Keeping lists is nothing new for me. Finishing them is. Usually, the list gets so long and I get discouraged because there's only one of me, and there's fifty things on the list to get done. The difference with this notebook is I am crossing things off one at a time. If most things are crossed off with a few remaining items, I write the remaining items on the next page, and fold the old list down. That list is done. I have accomplished something.

I also used the notebook for important numbers and information.

Wrapping up a relationship, moving 100+ miles, and enrolling in college after 15 years has had a phenomenal amount of 'to-do' lists. I am almost finished with this 1 subject notebook, and I actually find myself looking forward to purchasing another.

I have *finally* passed through most of the fiery hoops of enrollment.
I only have to:
*Pay my fees
*Disburse my financial aide (when it hits, which is why I'm waiting to pay fees)
*Purchase my books
*Register my vehichle so that I may pay for the pleasure of parking at school.
*Wait for the classrooms to be announced and locate them.
*Meet with Academic Advisor to map out the next 6 years' courses. (Scheduled for November 7.)

I think I'm in denial. I still can't believe I'm actually going to go through with it, and I actually did it before the last minute and without freaking out (too much, I had a little case of palpitations while waiting to hear about the financial aide. But it's all good.)

The classes I am taking are:

Biology
English
Pre-algebra

Twelve credits. I actually managed to keep my bellydancing nights and church nights open so that I can go if I wish.

I am trying to figure out a Weekly/Daily planner. Until I get the hang of things I am scheduling my study time/homework time too. It's estimated 1 hour of homework per credit, per week. I am also attempting to put together some sort of trunk mojo with extra supplies.

My goal is to be mostly done with the lists by the time school starts. Sure, there's always going to be things to do, and lists to make... But my lists are scratching things off that have been procrastinated upon for an embarrassing amount of time.

I'd like to think I've learned my lesson in many areas. Be pickier, don't settle. Be neater. Don't procrastinate. Though, I can not promise there won't be some sort of 'Woe is me' entry in the future. I just think that they will be fewer and farther between.

Anxiety exits stage left.