First Day of Class

Today I started my newest journey, to become a nurse.  I had my first biology class out of 5 that I need before I can apply for the nursing program at my community college.  It has been 10 years since I was college and the last time I was there I didn't really care about grades or learning.  This time around I am going to do the best I can do.  I read the first 5 chapters of my book and was really glad I did.  This is a two and half week class that would normally take five to six.


It really goes without saying that I was stressed and nervous.  For the past few weeks I have been eating my stress and ignoring it.  This week I am trying to channel the nervous energy into other areas instead of eating it.  I am going to try to keep things clean when I am not studying.  I also plan on taking at least 30 minutes a day for me.  That will include gym time since I consider it me time.  


The next 2 and half weeks of my life is going to be a whirlwind of biology and studying.  I feel sorry for my husband since this pretty much means he is on his own or at the very least has to listen to what I learned in class every day.  I don't feel too bad for him since this is for me as well as for him.  This is a step I am taking toward our future and making it better.  


If there is one thing I have learned in the past couple of years while losing weight, it is that you have to put yourself first.  Doesn't matter who comes second as long as you come first.  I do expect that when I become a mother that I will put my children first, but there will be at least 30 minutes a day where I am number one.  For too long I put others and their desires ahead of mine.  I'm not saying that I am selfish or self centered, I am really the opposite of that, but I now recognize the importance of me.  Just remember that you can't loose weight if you aren't thinking about you.