How Much is Too Much?

Lately, I have been feeling stressed, like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. This has caused me to wonder if I have overextended myself in terms of how many commitments I have. When I have thought about what I could cut back on to bring down my stress level, I cannot seem to think of anything as expendable. I care about everything that I do, and all of it is important to me for my future.

Jobs mean that I can sustain a comfortable lifestyle and pay my bills. Research is my passion, and it is what I want to do with the rest of my life. Student Alumni Association is a way for me to be a part of the school community, past and present. Golf team is what makes me happy, and golf is my emotional release; it keeps my mind at peace.

So here is my dilemma, how can I fit all of this in while remaining sane and keeping up with sleep and school work?

And So It Begins

I dream of getting my Ph.D in Economics. Now, I have to make that dream into a reality. This means that as a college junior, I have to start the process of looking at programs, schools, and my interests. This is a major flashback to 4 years ago when I was a high school junior. It is time to start the process all over again.

This time, I want to chronicle my process of deciding what to do next with my life. Five years is a long time, and making a decision that will determine my life until I am 27 years old is terrifying. I can barely figure out this semester, never mind 6 1/2 years from now.

Here goes nothing, actually, no, here goes everything.