Kristle - Tales of My Everyday Life

September has been a month of adjustment for me. It's been a challenge to get more focused on school, keep my energy up, and stay on top of everything (particularly things that I consider priorities). I've come to terms with my do-too-much syndrome--expecting myself to be up-to-date with everyone's business (over connected) and having too many commitments (too many "shoulds"). I was exhausted the whole month of September and sick for half of it. It became apparent to me that I needed to lay low for awhile and take better care of myself. So that's what I've been doing, resting up and reorganizing things. I've finally learned what some of my personal limits are like how much I can really handle drinking, how much sleep I really need to function properly or avoid getting sick, how much stress I can handle, how much free time I really have to relax or have fun, and how many commitments I can juggle at the same time. Being over connected to information and...

I've had a blast from the my high school past over the last two weeks. Recently, I randomly bumped into some friends I used to be close to at one point in high school and eventually I lost touch with after high school, which was 7 years ago. Dang, another "getting old" reality check. Anyways, it was interesting to see how my old friends are doing these days and how they're growing up. I'm glad they're all doing well. Seeing my high school friends brought back a flood of mixed emotions and memories. I remembered some of the drama and the good times I experienced in high school in a matter of seconds. I know my initial reaction was usually to avoid many aspects of my past, especially the ones that were negative, awkward, or embarrassing. I can tell now that I actually embrace each memory good and bad because I accept them for what they are...memories. My past does not define me. I've learned from it. I truly appreciate what I learned from the past because it...

School It's the second week into the fall semester of my last year at Cal State Fullerton. Summer is already a pleasant distant memory and school is in full swing. I was dreading school before it started, but now I actually appreciate being in school for a change. I like having somewhat of a more predictable schedule with 3 days out of the week set aside just for school. I really enjoy being able to see my cousin and friends on campus. A lot more reading and work than past years, but of course that comes with being a senior. Going out Having a social life and going to school and working is going to be a major challenge for me in these next few months. I already anticipate giving up the social life since I will mostly be working weekends, homework, and making enough time to take care of myself (sleep, working out, chores/errands, etc.). I went out Tuesday night for Aldo's birthday and I was dying the next day. Do I regret going out? No because I had lots of fun. Did my bo...