I can say that I am done with my pre-requisite classes for optometry school. I finished my final today around 10:15 AM. I also paid for and submitted my request to send the transcript for the course to SCCO, and my home address. The final was fair in the beginning and at the end, but in the middle it was pretty tough. Overall the questions were not too detail oriented, but were comprehensive. I am just glad that I am finished, and can not focus on other things. Hopefully I can divide my time up between relaxing, reading, video games, drawing, etc.
Something that has been on my mind lately has been starting school. I am afraid that I might have a hard time balancing socializing and studying. I already am living with family, so my "home" study space will be separate. I do not want to get trapped into building friendships too much, when I should be studying. From my experience in college, I have had the habit where I spent time hanging out and getting to know people, and also investing my time in "bigger" causes and neglecting my studies (it was one of my excuses in one of my personal statements). I know my personality likes to observe and apply what I see to situations, and see how I can improve things, or turn them around. I also like to envision big projects or things that can be done, but that involves investing a lot of time, something which I may not have a lot of when I need to start studying for my profession. Hopefully moving into a new environment, and making new friends, I will be able to prioritize.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Almost done...
My final for abnormal psychology is tomorrow. The course is finally coming to a close. I started the class in March, and diligently completed an assignment each week. This was in addition to applying for optometry school, interviewing, and the OAT (now about a year ago). This class has been set on a deadline for me because I have to finish it before school starts. So I am glad that after about 11 AM tomorrow, it will be finished. I am off to bed, hopefully will get in a nice breakfast tomorrow before my 9 AM final.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Team Chemistry
I am playing basketball in a summer league, and our record is 4-1. From practicing with my team, and playing together in games, we are a pretty deep team. All our team members can score, and we have some big game players. This is my first time playing for this team, so I do not really know anyone and do not necessarily have a leadership role. But the team has different personalities, and I do not think our coach took the time to have us get to know each other. He just had us start scrimmaging on the court to figure out how we all like to play.
But when it comes down to who does the talking, and who we listen to, there seems to be some varying attitudes about that. The main reason I look forward to playing organized ball, is playing as a team and learning how to help each other play their game, and improving as a team as well. The point of my post is that sometimes I do not see that happening. It was apparent to me that one of my teammates was disgruntled about his playing time or the amount of touches he got in a game. I can understand that too. He is 6 feet something, has good footwork in the post, and is in division where not too many people match up well with his size. He has been limited to playing defense. He is a bit younger than me, so maybe he has room to mature, but I do agree that he should get more touches.
As a result of his time on the floor and experience in games, he has not really displayed good attitude, but like I mentioned, I can see where he is coming from. The coach makes decisions where he thinks the players he puts on the floor will have the best chance of winning the game. But it is not just what happens during game time, but what also happens during practice. This is also a Christian basketball league, so if anything we should be "reaching out" to others to smooth out conflicts.
I definitely appreciate what all my teammates bring to the table in terms of skills, and all of us can improve in certain areas. I appreciate the fundamentals, and feel that they are seriously overlooked. And a team with good fundamentals can easily dominate a game in our league. Any way, I love the game of basketball, and I do get discouraged when I do not get a lot of playing time or the opportunity to play through droughts or tough spots, but I respect my coaches decision, and I just look forward to the next practice and game.
I <3 basketball, until my body breaks down....lol
But when it comes down to who does the talking, and who we listen to, there seems to be some varying attitudes about that. The main reason I look forward to playing organized ball, is playing as a team and learning how to help each other play their game, and improving as a team as well. The point of my post is that sometimes I do not see that happening. It was apparent to me that one of my teammates was disgruntled about his playing time or the amount of touches he got in a game. I can understand that too. He is 6 feet something, has good footwork in the post, and is in division where not too many people match up well with his size. He has been limited to playing defense. He is a bit younger than me, so maybe he has room to mature, but I do agree that he should get more touches.
As a result of his time on the floor and experience in games, he has not really displayed good attitude, but like I mentioned, I can see where he is coming from. The coach makes decisions where he thinks the players he puts on the floor will have the best chance of winning the game. But it is not just what happens during game time, but what also happens during practice. This is also a Christian basketball league, so if anything we should be "reaching out" to others to smooth out conflicts.
I definitely appreciate what all my teammates bring to the table in terms of skills, and all of us can improve in certain areas. I appreciate the fundamentals, and feel that they are seriously overlooked. And a team with good fundamentals can easily dominate a game in our league. Any way, I love the game of basketball, and I do get discouraged when I do not get a lot of playing time or the opportunity to play through droughts or tough spots, but I respect my coaches decision, and I just look forward to the next practice and game.
I <3 basketball, until my body breaks down....lol
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