Fall Semester

I’m sorry to disappoint a lot of you, but my truth is… I am 24 years old. I know it’s hard to believe but believe it.  

This semester so far is pretty good. I’m trying to keep up with all my classes because I’m taking seven. It’s a lot of work and I’m trying to stay on top of everything. I know the later we get into the semester the workload is going to increase. I just hope I can handle all of it. On top of all the homework I still have baseball practice. We practice three times a week for about three hours each day. I really love going to practice because it gets my mind off and away from all the schoolwork and exams. One thing that is bugging me this semester is I’m dealing with a hurt shoulder. I hurt my shoulder during the end of summer playing baseball and lifting too much. I’m doing physical therapy right now, but I don’t think it’s going to get better anytime soon. Our season isn’t until January but I have a feeling I might have to play with it injured.

Sometimes I have to admit I get really burnt out from all the homework and practice that I start to get lazy. What keeps me motivated though is I want to have a successful career. I really want to become a radiologic technologist (x-ray technician). I find this type of career very interesting and if I want to become one I have to pass all my courses with good grades. The second thing that motivates me is baseball. I love playing this sport. I’ve been playing it since I was five years old and I want to keep playing at a college level. If I’m not passing my courses then I can’t play baseball.