This break has passed like a flash because of how much I've done: reading more than ever, doing college research, exercising every day, being with my family and friends, practicing photography, writing every now and then, reading current news--more than I do in winter. The reason I've done so much, I realize now, is because of this break. We're given two months free from being busy for 8 hours, five times a week and I've found out it's only smart to make the best of every minute we can. There's nothing I would love more than to continue being as varied in my productivity as I've been these months, but it's not that easy. I've set my winter goals to continue working on these things I've grown to love, but some will be done more often than others, of course.
Here's to a productive break. During the time span between December 20 and this moment, I realized that my productivity level has been higher than during any other vacation. It's served me as a break as well, because for one to maintain a healthy mind-state, breaks are essential, but it hasn't been solely leisure. I feel proud to have found that balance between relaxing in the beach and being with friends, to reading and staying academically active. Most people these past days have been complaining non-stop about these vacations going by too quickly and they aren't ready for school yet, but I can only agree with half of it. This break has passed like a flash because of how much I've done: reading more than ever, doing college research, exercising every day, being with my family and friends, practicing photography, writing every now and then, reading current news--more than I do in winter. The reason I've done so much, I realize now, is because of this break. We're given two months free from being busy for 8 hours, five times a week and I've found out it's only smart to make the best of every minute we can. There's nothing I would love more than to continue being as varied in my productivity as I've been these months, but it's not that easy. I've set my winter goals to continue working on these things I've grown to love, but some will be done more often than others, of course. As for the second part of what every one said that they aren't ready for school yet, I wouldn't agree on this. Before summer began, I enrolled into a SAT course that lasted two weeks and it gave us an idea of what the SAT consisted on. This for me was like a wake-up call because I had forgotten what school was actually like. These courses have not only helped me know what the exam is like, but it also taught me more things such as beginning to read more genres to enlighten my own knowledge, which will eventually help me with the reading section in the SAT. This is just an example of one thing I learned that will serve me for the exam and for academics/real life.
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2/25/2015 09:36:23 pm
Cami, it really seems like you made the best out of the two months that we had. I like how what you write is always so organized: you separate your ideas in clear paragraphs, but wind together stories and reflections skillfully. As per usual, your visuals are chosen so that they create a certain atmosphere, which is ultimately what sticks to my mind when we think back on we've I've read. :) Refreshing and inspiring blog post, Cami!
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