Strategies for the Fall semester

Fall semester begins in 2 days. Holy crap. I decided to put in writing some of the strategies I've been thinking about for the past week that may help me survive the new semester. Since it seems noone really reads this blog anyway, I don't mind rambling on about my own minutia.

#1. Get reading glasses so I don't get a headache daily. CHECK. Got 'em. I'm off to a good start with my whole turning over a new leaf thing.

#2. Haircut. CHECK. ok, this isn't really a strategy, but I figure having shorter hair will mean less time wasted in the bathroom in the morning.

#3. Bring my own lunch and snacks. I gained 4 lbs since the beginning of the summer semester, probably from my newfound LOVE for Chick-fil-A and Zaxby's. I'm such a sucker for fried chicken and tasty dipping sauces.

#4. EXERCISE. Gawd the thought of sitting in the same chair from 8 a.m. til 5 p.m. seems awful, but I used to do it when i had a desk job. So, I figure I'll survive. But I don't want to get fat. So, I'll need to squeeze in a few workouts during the week. Realistic goal#1 is to get up on time in the morning, and walk Lucy for 30 mins. No more of this waking up at the last minute crap. BUT, I would love to squeeze in a workout at the gym. So, i'm thinking that I'll go to the free early morning spin class once a week, then try to lift at least 2x/week in the morning. I have to figure out what to do with my poor little LuLu though... :-(

#5. Read lecture powerpoints before class. Take notes by hand. Read assigned reading as it is assigned and not right before the test!!!!

So my TO DO list for Sunday (day before new semester) is as follows:

1. inventory closet. pick out what to wear for the week.

2. grocery store. plan lunches and snacks for the week.

3. call doggy daycare and see if they can keep Lucy until 5:30 pm even though they technically close at 5 pm. ughghghghhghg

4. get new ink cartidge for printer. print out powerpoints for the week.

5. set up new notebooks for the semester.

Oh yeah, and if I don't get to campus early, i'll never find decent parking because med students start on Monday too. So I may be scooting to school more than I had planned.