Thinking About Fall Already

Month in Review: A Reflection of July

It sure doesn’t take long for the stores to switch from advertising shorts and swimsuits to advertising sales on school supplies and first-day-of-school outfits. Speaking of school supplies, I usually use my old notebooks until they are completely full before I buy new ones. Well, it looks like I’ll need to buy at least one new notebook and folder. My favorite folder has a pretty sizeable tear, and it’s seen better days. In a few weeks I’ll be buying my new laptop, then I’ll be all set to start the Audio/Video Certificate this fall.

I’ve been keeping an eye on the events section on the myMPTC portal. I’m very excited to see that Mission IMPROVable will be performing at the Welcome Back lunch. They are an improvisation group I’ve seen in the past, and they are so much fun. I highly encourage you to see them if you can! It is sure to be a memorable experience you’ll share with your friends for years to come. My friends and I still talk about their show and quote it.

At work I’ve been given more responsibility. I’ve been there for two months, and I’m starting to feel pretty comfortable with what I’m doing. The job duties test my multitasking ability, because I have lots of projects to work on simultaneously. I think college helps build those skills. When you’re taking four or five classes in a semester, you have no choice but to work on several projects all at the same time.

If you’re enrolled in classes this fall, enjoy the last few weeks of August before the semester starts. It’s right around the corner. I don’t have too much planned for the rest of the month. I think I’m just going to take it easy and enjoy the weather. What are your plans for August?

My Fourth of July Week

Week in Review: A Reflection of July 1 – 7

My old neighborhood

Happy belated Fourth of July! I spent the holiday in my old neighborhood near the park where the fireworks are held. It was nice to see old neighbors and friends. We hung out in one of their garages listening to music, chatting, and eating a big bowl of fruit. The weather was nice. Amazingly, there were hardly any mosquitoes (or maybe they don’t like me anymore, which I’m fine with). I met up with my family in the park at dusk. It was my nephew’s first time seeing the fireworks. He really enjoyed them, although he almost fell asleep before they started.

This past week was also another first. It was the first time my niece went to the zoo. Her favorite were the fish. She pressed her face against the glass and kept saying, “Cute! Cute!” Unfortunately, it was too hot to stay very long, so after we had some ice cream in the Family Farm area, we headed home. She fell asleep instantly on the way home. Thank goodness for air-conditioned cars!

My friend’s wedding, which I am standing up in, is less than two weeks away. The bridesmaids got together with the bride-to-be to work on wedding tasks. We’re going to be carrying lanterns down the isle instead of flowers. They are just beautiful.

Fourth of July fireworks

Since tuition is due soon, this past week I paid for my class I will be taking in the fall. I’m glad I was able to save up the money to pay for it in cash. If I budget my money out correctly, I should be able to pay for all my classes for the Audio/Video certificate without applying for any more student loans.

July is going to be busy, and it’s going to go by fast! Enjoy summer while it lasts.