Journal Writing 4

               What is your resolution for this semester? Me personally, I've set some huge tasks for myself.

      First of all, I've loaded myself with 25 credits. Two of them are literary courses, which are often considered a little bit hard. One reason why I take at the same two English Literature courses, is that I really find some interests in Literature. One value of literature is that it grants us a chance to catch a glimpse of what it looked like, whatever society or events that the writer was describing. In addition to that, literature also gives us a new vision to see things, revealing the blind side that we may have. Taking some time engrossing myself in literature really benefits me a lot, with not only the improvement of English skills, but also the enlightenment of my spirit. Another reason is that I want to push myself harder in order to prevent myself from procrastinating.

      Other task is TOEIC and JLPT tests. Recently I found it a big problem that I barely have any chance to find a tutor job without any certificate. That is, the sooner I get myself a certificate for my English or Japanese ability, the sooner I can have tutor as my part-time job. Although I have been studying English and Japanese for a while, whether I can pass these two exams depends largely on how I manage my time. As to time management, I think having a regular lifestyle and disciplining myself to resist distraction helps a lot.

      I have been working out to maintain my fit for three months. To be honest I have no solid plan or any concrete idea why I am doing this, but it just feels like I am gaining something from this daily routine little by little. I do not know what it is,  but it makes me more energetic, replenishes me with new spirit and helps alleviating stress on my shoulder.

      Well I think it's time to wrap it up! At least to now all those expectation that I have had for myself this semester can temporarily serve as a conclusion and inspiration to me. Whenever I feel lost or drained, I can look back on these wishes and try to get on the road again.