Thursday, February 9, 2017

February Ramblings

Between classes, sitting in the most secluded place I can find, I have found a moment to write. Technically, I'm watching a 50-some minute youtube documentary on music so that I can write a review, but am I really going to waste a whole 50 minutes? Of course not! Time for one of my good ol' rambling posts. 

I love the university center, but sometimes it can be hard to find a place that isn't distracting. Especially now, as students assemble in the cafeteria, the atmosphere can be loud and overwhelming. I've become  an expert at finding a corner, or a nook, or a hideaway to escape the dissonance. I don't mind people, given I can enjoy their company from a distance. As a social person, I can become lonely after only a few hours of solitude. But as an introvert, noisy crowds can be tiring.

On the other hand, I can spend hours with Gambler and feel completely at ease. 

Not that I've been doing that lately. 

Time management has never been my strong point. I am a chronic procrastinator. Honestly, I love learning. Studying, writing, memorizing - all interests and strengths of mine. Still, I procrastinate. Why? I don't know. Maybe I convince myself that the homework is more difficult than it really is?

Compared to elementary, middle, and high school, I'm managing time better than I ever have. I'm taking 17 credits, working 30+ hours a week, and trying to balance Gambler, household chores, homework, sleep, church, and friends with the remaining ninety-one hours. 

To be clear - I'm not complaining! I love the challenge.

Over J-term, all of the empty free time left me bored and listless. And that while working 40 hours! It's exciting to have a life that is so full, but I have to make sure I discipline myself and use my time as fruitfully as possible. Falling behind, even a little, soon snowballs into disaster. 

All that to say, never fear, Gambler updates are on their way!

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Second Semester

I'm not sure how to start blog posts anymore. 

Not that I haven't been writing - I'm always writing. But I haven't been writing to this audience, or about these topics, for some time. It's awkward and unfamiliar. 

Gambler is settling in well at the new barn. For the last few weeks he has been in quarantine, but we'll probably release him into the regular pasture sometime next week. 

I don't have many pictures yet, for a number of reasons. First, usually when I go out to the barn it is by myself, so there isn't anyone to take pictures. Second, I'm still finding the best times to visit the barn. Third, I haven't actually mentioned the blog to the new barn owners yet. At first I wasn't going to . . . but I don't feel comfortable posting pictures of their property publicly without some sort of approval. I guess we'll see how that turns out. Anyone want to share their positions? Do you ask the barn owners or just leave it unmentioned?