Peace Up

MCHS Peace & Conflict Studies Period 3 uses this blog as a means of discussing the evolution of our understanding of peace: personal, interpersonal, and global. We explore the challenges & benefits of developing a personal peace practice, using nonviolent communication in interpersonal conflict dynamics, and understanding issues of global peace and conflict. We are committed to supporting each other on the journey.

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Ahh, life is alright. My sleeping pattern has been CRAZY lately. Just recovering from an illness, I've been taking medications that make me drowsy. Let's say a few days ago, I got home at 4:30, went to sleep for 7 hours, woke up to eat dinner and do homework, then went back to sleep at 3 AM. Ironically, I got TEN hours of sleep, when I usually get 5 hours of sleep each night. I don't know if it's good or bad. It's kinda good because it's more sleep, but then bad because it's not my body's usual sleeping pattern. *shrug. the end of the 3rd quarter was rough. The third quarter ITSELF was very rough. that's been my only problem. I've actually lost 4 pounds within the past few weeks, and I haven't even made any significant modifications to my diet besides cutting out a lot of junk food. Good, I presume =)

I hope everyone else is doing well with their goals. It's weird because I sometimes have the mindset that at the end of this, we will find out who everyone is, but really, we're not going to. I guess I'm not used to the idea that these are permanent secret identities! haha, just wanted to throw that out there.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Update =)

I've been having a lot of problems with fulfilling my goals lately. I've had an abominable amount of homework, meaning a lot less sleep. I've found myself constantly grazing and snacking, but not eating a real meal except for dinner. The entire day, I eat only crackers. I've also gained weight recently. Poo. Exercisewise, I'm good. My room has gotten a little messy since I've been so busy with homework, but it's still pretty clean.

On the other hand, despite all of these things, I've met someone who I am very comfortable with, that my need for acceptance is satisfied, and everything is okay; I feel content and happy when with this person. Weird how one person can make everything better, no matter how terrible the situation may seem. This person's presence is a joy that I cherish. A little random, but I felt like I'd be giving an incomplete post if I merely stated the stressful aspects of my life right now.