A Hug Anyone?
So today, by my tradition, is Free Hug Day... and its also the first time in 3 years I have not actively celebrated it. I do really really really miss it though. In some ways, I almost feel like I don't get enough hugs. In fact, people think of me not being the touchy-feely person because often times I've shied away from contact. Very sad. Nevertheless, I am wearing my Free Hug Day shirt from last year and have received a few comments, including one from my professor saying "That's why you're the guy in the class that everyone just sort of likes. They don't know why, but you're a great person that they want to get to know better." I thought that was a very flattering compliment.
Anyway, my life has been fairly busy lately, but really its been fairly light and I've just been exhausted. I need to really reset my sleep cycle. I've come to realize that I should be going to bed at least before midnight and waking up around 7 or earlier. First, when I'm a teacher, I'll need to be up even earlier than that to get my day started. Second, I work best in the morning. Afternoons - I'm useless. Evenings - Productive, but there are also a million other things I'd rather be doing. Yet in the mornings I really just wake up for the sake of starting my day. The only times I sleep in are when I have nothing planned out.
I'm also going to post in here for my own record that I'm starting to keep a schedule. Or at least a book where I write down appointments and assignments. I really don't want to fall into situations where I get caught up with so much because I've overworked myself. In the past, I've tried this but failed only two weeks into each attempt. Not this time. The schedule will not leave my backpack so long as I'm in classes.
Otherwise, life is great. Fantastic even. Band is fun, my classes are great, and although I don't have a job (I'll do a "job hunt" update post very soon) I'm getting by A-OK. Well, I'm going to go score some free pizza, but take this moment to remember to hug someone and share the love. Happy Free Hugs Day! Adios.
P.S.: For those unaware of my past Free Hugs Day celebrations, here's my reflection from 2007 when I literally hugged 142 people. Last year I hugged 203. This year... 4. :(
Anyway, my life has been fairly busy lately, but really its been fairly light and I've just been exhausted. I need to really reset my sleep cycle. I've come to realize that I should be going to bed at least before midnight and waking up around 7 or earlier. First, when I'm a teacher, I'll need to be up even earlier than that to get my day started. Second, I work best in the morning. Afternoons - I'm useless. Evenings - Productive, but there are also a million other things I'd rather be doing. Yet in the mornings I really just wake up for the sake of starting my day. The only times I sleep in are when I have nothing planned out.
I'm also going to post in here for my own record that I'm starting to keep a schedule. Or at least a book where I write down appointments and assignments. I really don't want to fall into situations where I get caught up with so much because I've overworked myself. In the past, I've tried this but failed only two weeks into each attempt. Not this time. The schedule will not leave my backpack so long as I'm in classes.
Otherwise, life is great. Fantastic even. Band is fun, my classes are great, and although I don't have a job (I'll do a "job hunt" update post very soon) I'm getting by A-OK. Well, I'm going to go score some free pizza, but take this moment to remember to hug someone and share the love. Happy Free Hugs Day! Adios.
P.S.: For those unaware of my past Free Hugs Day celebrations, here's my reflection from 2007 when I literally hugged 142 people. Last year I hugged 203. This year... 4. :(