Attempt #2

in which the blogger makes awkward analogies because she doesn't really know enough about video games to make any comparisons and talks about starting school

I am not an excellent video game player: my hands feel clumsy with a controller; I spend more time yelling at the screen in frustration or bursting into uncontrollable laughter than actually playing a game; and, it always takes more than one attempt to complete most video game tasks. Barely finishing alive. 

As the school year has rapidly approached, I have been making preparations for attempt #2 of grad school. Although I survived my first round, I didn't exactly gain enough points to level up.

user: loisthelibrarian

ability: promoting literacy through libraries and story times

level: 1 (2012-13 school year)

experience ***** 100%

mental health ** 40%

energy *** 60%

positivity *** 60%

hope **** 80%

confidence ** 40%

self esteem ** 40%

Luckily, my high score in experience means that I will be going into the 2013-14 school year with a few notches in my metaphorical fashion belt. My mental health and subsequent medications are stable. I have a toolbox of strategies for coping with my depression and anxiety when the symptoms arise. I have so many opportunities to do what I love: my directed fieldwork, tutoring, iYouth, and more. 

Today is my first day of school. And I'm ready to take on this next year. 

I would ask, dear readers, that you would keep me in mind as I begin my attempt #2. I know that I am doing so much better than I was last fall, but I'm still a bit worried about possible lapses. 

Thank you for your love and support over this past year. I wouldn't have been able to make it without you.