Catching Up

For the past two weeks I have been playing a huge game of catch-up. I constantly feel like I am extremely behind. Even now I am writing this blog later than I usually do for my second weekly entry because I am so incredibly busy.

Rehearsals have been going strong but they end very late so my sleep schedule is off. I go to bed too late which makes my mornings groggy and less productive than I want them to be. I have less time for breakfast so I am often hungry and my brain doesn't function as well during my classes. This leads to more homework after class leaving me less time to practice or eat before rehearsal. As a result I am hungry and tired and feel even more behind. Then the downward spiral begins again the next day.

This feeling is only amplified by the fact that I am one of the only new cast members in the “ONU Holiday Spectacular” this year. It’s an annual show and the cast stays mostly the same. The rehearsal process is short so everything is taught very quickly and it's hard not to feel extremely behind when everyone else already knows the show. Despite this I have still been trying to carve out time to practice with a friend so we can catch up.

That's the theme of this week: catching up. Catching up on sleep, homework, rehearsals, friendships and food. I feel like I am running as fast as I can but not getting anywhere.

I know I can do it though. Although this blog has been negative I know in my heart that this is the life I want. I have a strong enough work ethic to pull myself through. The most important part of catching up is believing you can. Without the right attitude you will most likely stay running forever. By changing your mindset you can change your outcome.


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  1. Marissa MyersNovember 13, 2024 at 3:21 PM

    I also feel like I've just been playing a game of catch-up all semester, although you have a lot more going on than me. I'm glad you've been keeping a positive attitude throughout it all though, that will help so much! Keep pushing through, the semester is almost finished!

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