Monday, October 2, 2017

Famous Last Words: Getting it Together

This past week was a week of getting my life together. I had two presentations at the end of the week that I wasn't super prepared for, but went really well! It was a good weekend as I rewrote my Fulbright essays (AHHHH!) and I got hang out with my mom on Sunday. While I didn't have much time to do homework to prepare for this coming week, I still feel serene as I start this Monday.
However, as previously mentioned, I am working on my Fulbright application because it is due this Friday, October 6th. And I am freaking out. If this weren't for a class, I would be sharing some choice words. I'm scared as I finalize my application because not only am I applying for something that means a lot to me and would be so great, but it feels bigger than that. This is the most important thing I have ever applied to, both in terms of prestige and my own personal life. This could set me on a path that leads to greater things than if I do not get it. Honestly Fulbright is all I can really think about, and my school work is reflecting that. I am hoping that after October 6th, I will be able to refocus my priorities and get back to what's important in the here and now. We can only hope for the best!
Me on the Second Floor of the Eiffel Tower.
France: the country I will be living in for Fulbright!
It doesn't help that I am having some tension with my roommate recently, so I am hoping to resolve that going forward this week. Last week this tension was just an extra thing that was always weighing on me. So I really want to work this week on talking it out and being honest with her. Life is just a little bit harder when you and your best friend aren't on the best of terms.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Jillian! I feel ya on the whole getting your life back on track after submitting something so important. I have been working on my physical therapy application and am only applying to one school. This puts so much stress on perfecting all of those essays that I restarted them too many times. But, I finally hit the submit button yesterday (WAHOO) and it felt great! I will let you know that all of my stress just shifted over to anxiety as now I am just waiting and waiting. Hopefully, you are better at shifting your focus than I am! Best of luck on your application!!!!

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