My Promising Semester Goals

At the start of each semester I always mentally prepare myself for what is to come. I tell myself that this year I will do THIS, and I will do THAT, and if I do THIS and THAT allllll semester I will not only be productive, but the amount of stress I will endure will be so little that it does not completely take over me and cause me to shut down...

 I buy brand-new pens and pencils, notebooks, highlighters, folders, and a planner so that I can efficiently write down events and assignments in a way that will keep me organized (and stress-free) all year. Unfortunately, this did not happen last semester. I bought all of my necessities and yet, last semester was absolutely THE MOST TRYING SEMESTER I have ever endured. So because of my experiences last semester I decided that it was obviously because my planner was not big enough (crazy, I know), so because of that I have bought a notebook sized Calendar and Planner. 

My goals for this year include the following:

1. Be organized, Stay organized-

I always start off very organized and I am diligent in writing notes for class, doing assignments, or in my planner, but I often go astray and become sloppy and un-organized (hopefully my HUGE planner will help with this). 

2. Be more active in my CT's classroom-

I always find it hard to be "active" in the classroom, because I like to mirror my CT. Sometimes she will explain an assignment and then sit down at the desk, so I too, sit down at the desk. 

3. Create more meaningful relationships at my assigned school- 

I see my CT everyday, but I think it would be nice to have more positive/professional relationships with other faculty members. 

4. Pass my PRAXIS exam!

I am so nervous about this. 

5. GRADUATE!!!!

I'm not sure there is much else to say about this one! ; )