You know those weeks where life seems to be rushing at you, and despite your best efforts, you can't seem to keep ahead? This would be one of those weeks, which explains why I'm posting on a Sunday once again.
The easiest part of this week was the prep for the Armed Forces Concert Utah Youth is giving tomorrow. I would say come, but people are so supportive of the Armed Forces that there is now standing room only, and unless you already have a ticket, there's no way you'll get in.
The biggest stress this week was ACT study prep. Yup. I'm old enough to take my college entrance exams. I've spent every spare minute since Tuesday night studying like a madwoman. I still feel pretty anxious though. Not because I don't think I'll do well; I average about 31, 32 on practice tests it appears, which will more than get me into college. No, I'm anxious because after Tuesday, I will have taken these exams so colleges can seriously consider me as I begin applying in the next few months. And of course, my parents would definetly prefer I get the best scholarship I can, so I've got to do well on the ACT so I'm not still living in the basement with an Associates degree when I'm 25.
Am I being melodramatic? Oh, definetly. But really, getting a good education is HUGE at my house. I WILL push myself to accomplish everything I can; there's no doubt about that, but I'm just a little worried about this, just like I am for every concert and test.
On the flip side, I may be so dead-tired Tuesday morning that I fly through the test (just like I do every other) and then nap in the ten minutes I'll have between sections. As it is, I'm already grateful for the interventions of Katie and Rachel on behalf of my sanity. If not for them, I probably would have studied for 12 hours yesterday, and then woken up this morning not remembering a thing. But, they insisted we study together, and once we'd studied for a few hours, they insisted my brain needed a break. So (quite compliantly) I let them force me to watch Thor and Captain America, and made Chicken Alfredo. I am now quite convinced that if not for these breaks in my studying, I'd be a vegetable right about now, still with a ton of homework, and dead-asleep on the couch.
So, I will continue to study where I have time for the next day and a half, and hopefully, I will get at least a 31 on Tuesday, because I really, really, really want that good score! Oh, and I'll try not to die from not giving my poor brain a break. (Wish me luck on that one!) Toodles!
I believe in you Emily!!! You've worked SO hard, and you were so smart already!!! Deary, even if you don't get that 31, be proud of yourself. the self control you've showed in this week alone amazes me to no end. I'm totally proud of you already! (we all are) and know that it wont be the end of the world either way. Not only can you take it again, but you can still rub your amazing score in my face when you get done with this one (and yes, that's permission. just cause I love ya). Don't worry to much about taking little breaks! knit often! Good luck my friend! I believe in you.
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