Constant Positivity through Stressful Times

Alright, I'm not one to try and rush through the days but, there is so much going on in the upcoming months! Attending university full time and working part time, the amount of energy I had before has drastically decreased. Of course, you might make a statement like "Education comes first" or "If your grades are suffering, you need to work less or not at all." Well, that's easier said than done. While all the work I constantly drag through prevents me from having much free time, when I am lucky to have a day off to spend with friends, I need the money. If I decided to work any less than I currently am (fifteen hours a week) I would barely have money for gas, any groceries I want or going out with friends. I'm content with my job, I would just like to know when America is going to catch up with some of our European counterparts and raise our minimum wage to a livable amount. I digress... This semester of college compared to the first has been pure insanity! I generally enjoy most of the courses I'm enrolled in and I began the semester with a very driven attitude. I was so interested with psychology in the beginning that I even considered minoring in this field. However, as the months have passed my performance on the exams has been steadily declining and I don't find the class very interesting anymore. Although I didn't expect it, my Peace and Conflict Studies course has come to be my favorite of the five ( Honestly, I only enrolled in it for the International Certificate). There are a wide array of topics to grasp and a lot of deep thinking and analyzing in the course but, everything I have read and watched on this subject has helped me better understand myself and those around me. Who knows, I may decide to minor in this specific field or another that is closely related. Right now I have to focus on two group projects, two skits, and one essay for philosophy that I am dreading starting to write! Don't worry, I will spare you my rant about my philosophy course for now.. There is much more on my mind that I wish to express yet, for now, I will bid you goodnight and send only peaceful thoughts.