I’m feeling anxious and excited about starting this english course. The reason for the mixed emotions is because its been a long while since i’ve been in school. I have few worries and concerns, one is starting remote learning for the first time. Another is not having enough support/resources available to me as in a regular school setting under normal conditions. However, i know if i communicate, adjust and keep my positive mind set i’ll be okay.
One word that describes what I’m feeling about this course would be determined. Last semester I honestly wasn’t motivated at all with everything that was going on. For this semester I decided to set goals for myself to better my future by putting effort into what I want to achieve. I’m determined to learn new skills and gain more knowledge through this English course and apply this to my everyday life. This is one step closer to helping me achieve my goals in graduating and getting into a career that I will enjoy. I love writing and expressing my thoughts but one thing I’m concerned about is my time management. I am a full time student and I also work from home. Throughout the week I help my sister at the same time that I have classes because she is still little so it’s pretty tough to juggle both. Being an online student is a little easier for me because I’m able to be a lot more flexible without having to have the struggle of leaving my home to make my way to school, work or taking my sibling to school everyday.
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This picture means a lot to me because this is one of the goals that I have set for myself. This Audi R8 is my dream car, and I’m willing to stay extremely focused and have a great career to save up and be able to afford this dream car of mine!
The best word I could use to describe exactly how I’m feeling is anxious. I’m experiencing a feeling of excitement but at the same time nervous about this new venture. This is extremely new for me, especially because I’m from Jamaica where the teaching structure is centered around the British system. I have been accustomed to the traditionally way of schooling in the sense that everything is done in the classroom, therefore transitioning to remote learning will require some adjusting. In spite of me experiencing a little anxiety being an online student, I’m gracefully and graciously embracing this change. As Kakuzo Okakura said, “The art of life lies in a constant readjusting to our surroundings.”
The picture above is the Blue-Lagoon in Iceland and it means a lot to me because I can vividly remember wanting to visit since I was merely a child. I was taken aback by the beauty it exudes and this for me was like magic on earth. Last year that dream was about to come to reality had it not been for Covid-19. Whenever I see this picture, it makes me hopeful for the future as I am reminded that amidst of all the chaos, loses and challenges that may arise in our lives, there lies so much beauty that’s waiting to encompass us.
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