(Almost) Halfway through the semester!!
It’s crazy because in the moment it seems long and tedious but 2020 is almost over. Still working on self, I think the hardest thing for me now is being motivated. Most of my days are the same; wake-up, attend zooms, do homework, drive to class if I need to, go to work, sleep. I feel busy yet also bored. COVID isn’t helping either, I have this strong urge to hangout with others (but social distancing, limited people, only meeting outside, kinda puts a pause on hanging out). However something that I’m learning about myself is how to be a better sibling. I’m home this semester, so I’ve been trying to grow closer to my younger siblings and help them navigate through online schooling too. I know I can’t get much social interaction but my siblings and my cat keep me entertained for now haha.
Something that I’ve learned is actually from seminar. We had a trivia survival night. I had a good time with my fellow trailblazers (a smaller group within the SENR) even though we came in last place. It was a fun informational night; knew the answers to some questions but most importantly now I have better understanding on key tips in emergencies. For example, if someone breaks a bone the best way to help them is to stop the bleeding, make a splint, and keep them still.
A big achievement for me is having a better understanding of what I want to do in the future and narrowing down on my interests (thinking about specializing in soil & environmental sustainability). I used to think that I wanted to work with animals, but after attending zooms and reading from professors, I really want to do is work with sustainability. I still think keeping all life-forms alive is crucial but specifically I want work with helping humans to stop polluting (that could in the end save species and natural spaces).