I can't believe I have less than a week until I start my final semester at the community college. It is so unbelievable! I swear, I was just attending orientation yesterday. I really can't believe that my break is almost over either. In reality, this is the last time I will have a real break, where I have nothing demanding my time or attention for many years. Sadly, I have been sick for pretty much this entire time. I had so much that I hoped to accomplish during this time, and I really didn't get around to any of it. I just spent most of the time off laying in bed and trying to recover from this horrible respiratory thing I've had.
I picked up my books for the new semester today. Talk about unbelievable! I'm taking six classes, and the books for those classes came to a bank-breaking $1,027 and change. I think my heart stopped a bit when they told me the total. It quite literally took my breath away. The cost of books and tuition in this country is just insane. It's no wonder our students are lacking in the education department. Until someone does something to change this mess, that will only continue.
My next few days will be spent trying to get the house and all of our school stuff organized for the new semester. I have to get the kids squared away and started on their next big projects. I have to get our new system going, and figure out our new routine.I only have classes two days a week this semester, but Matt will be going five days a week. The kids have archery two or three days a week for January, and then the state meet in March. Insanity reigns during January - March around here. Hopefully our new routine leaves more room for relaxing and spending time with friends. I'm not holding my breath though. It's going to be a tough semester.
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