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Hi! I think at the moment I would like to rate myself at a 6, I want to try to be optimistic and not rate myself too low but I have to move my business which consists of 11 horses and all of their belongings as well as move my home and all of my belongings. I usually do well under pressure but recently things have just been feeling very overwhelming and daunting. I am excited for the new adventures to be made at the new facility where I will have my business, and being a first time home owner. My schedule is just very hectic at the moment and trying to make time for everything is not easy.

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Hello! On a scale of 1-10 I would rate myself an 8. My grandparents had just came back from Mexico and truly made my days brighter. Iv'e also been pretty exited because next Friday I will be taking my permit test and will purchase a vehicle before or during summer.

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I'm really late to this anticipation guide! I wish I had been here sooner because this discussion seems really nice. At this moment I would rate my week a 10. I have very drastic emotional ups and downs, so that number will probably change soon! Right now, though, I'm feeling pretty good. It was really nice to hear about other's experiences. I feel for those going through tough times. And I'm glad that everyone who is doing well is doing well. I slept really well one night this week, which was really nice for me since I usually wake up feeling tired, but not that day!

-Amber J.

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5. Series of unfortunate events are happening and I cannot do anything about them because they are out of my control. I picked five because my emotions are half and half. What I am feeling right now is temporary but it sucks because I cannot do anything about it. Sometimes I feel like there is not enough time in this world. I wish my rating was higher but everything has been feeling like a five. I apologize if this comes off as depressing but I am being honest with myself and with my emotions.

-Steven Solano

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I would rate myself a 4. This week and semester have been really hard for me as I’ve dealt with a lot of personal stress. However, I push on and do the best I can because I have big goals for myself. I loved reading the responses from my classmates here, it’s refreshing to hear how we all are feeling now.

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on a scale from 1-10 i want to say lately i've felt about a 6 or 7. I have been dealing with some personal issues and health issues. My son has a cold these few days so that has also made me worried even though i know he will be fine (i worry a lot) im grateful to have my mom and my sister to always make me laugh when i over think things and when i need some me time as a full time mom.

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Hi, on a scale of 1-10, I am about a 5. I am struggling with family problems that have affected me and my routine. I am also trying to juggle working full time and being a good lead teacher to 3-4 year olds, taking classes, managing a routine with my family and being a good mommy and wife. I also struggle with a condition that affects my energy levels so I am always feeling tired so I really want to work on finding a better routine that may help.-Diana Andrade

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Hello, lately I am feeling at a 5. I have been feeling overwhelmed and stressed. It's been very hard keeping up with my job, family, house, and my classes. I know now it's tough but it will be worth it.

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Hi, recently I feel that I have been around an 8.5 out of 10. I've recently felt as i'm managing my time and my everyday routine better than I have in the past. I am a mom to two under five and managing them, working as an assistant teacher, college, mom groups, and other day to day housework and errands have been getting easier for me it seems which is fantastic as I feel there was a period of time I did not have a good routine down which made it hard to focus on anything and everything. I have also recently picked up some new hobbies and activities that i've been enjoying in my free time which has been helping mentally. Some of those hobbies include reading, scrapbooking/ photography, organizing, and exercise. I don't feel as stressed this semester and have been enjoying the class assignments I've had to do as well. Since I haven't "perfected" my routine that lowers my score, but as I get closer to ideal, I start to feel better. Thanks for reading!

- Isabella Amavisca

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I am feeling about an 8. It has been a challenge juggling work and my classes but so far, so good. I feel fortunate as I have managed to dodge getting the flu from several people I am in contact daily. Just to be a little safer I have begun to wear a mask when I am around them or anyplace I feel like I may be subject to someone who is ill. It's still fun learning new things in all my classes but the child development ones are the best. (HIST 107 is interesting but...Yuck)

Yolanda

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I am feeling at a 5.

I think that since I am in the halfway mark I am beginning to struggle with time management but, there have been a lot of things happening in my life beside. In all, I hope to get back to my normal schedule.

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I would say I am about a 6/10 because some things are going great and some things not so great. For example I fell down and hurt myself while I was taking a run on the sidewalk when it was dark because I felt great. Ouchie! I fell over the curb and i've been getting doctored up at student health services today. They are really great in there if you ever need health services, I recommend them. Secondly, I finally found a part time job that will work great with college but, its taken several weeks for all the onboarding stuff to clear and I needed to be working weeks ago. I'm blessed to be in this child development class and I am motivated to be a part of the solution.

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I am feeling like a 6/10. Work has been tough the past couple weeks on top of other things, but the long weekend and today were really enjoyable and refreshing. If you would have asked on Thursday, however, I probably would've said a 4 (gotta love those rainy day holiday parties with 24 seven-year-olds)! I'm hoping that as time goes on, I can get myself on a schedule that manages my time better because I feel like I am being stretched too thin with how much I am involved in at the moment. It feels like I am trying to make everything my top priority when I know that it is physically impossible to do so. Any tips are greatly appreciated! I hope everyone has a great week ahead, though!

- Katelin (:

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On a scale of 1-10, I would rate myself a 7.5. I have been a little stressed out with school assignments being that this is most classes I have taken in one semester. As far as time management I have done pretty well with getting my assignments in on time, however I tend to get them done the day of the due dates rather than finishing them ahead of time. I am also not a huge fan of the rain, which has put me in a bit of a funk! I am definitely in need of a sunny beach day :)

- Mina Kuhn

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I feel like I am a 4 because of how my job and school just feel really overwhelming. Last year I had surgery on my left shoulder and that put me out for half a year to recover from, now I get stressed out even more if I sleep on it and wake up to it being sore and wonder if I need to get surgery again. So that being in the back of my head at all times has also taken a tole on my mentality.

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I am about a 6. I am currently recovering from having the flu for the 2nd time in 3 weeks and my body is getting back to normal. Today is the first time I've been able to sit down and get a chunk of homework done in a few days so I'm checking a bunch of things off my to-do list. I've been working 2 jobs while preparing and deciding my what plan is for the fall. Super busy but it's a fun schedule. I feel like an octopus trying to handle everything.

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On a scale of one thru ten, I would rate myself at a four maybe five. After returning to school after sometime, I started by taking two fast track classes and it has been a bit of a struggle for me. I am a mother of a beautiful three year old girl. 💖 I am also working 40 or more hours a week. My time management is sub par at its best. I feel like I am very far from where I want to be as a student, I want to do better with my assignments and writing. I am learning to be more patient with myself and my work. Seeing everyone give it their all indubitably gives me the strength and courage to keep going. I feel very grateful to be in a position to be able to go back to school and be able to learn more about what I love to do while furthering myself in my career. It has been a journey and I am excited to see where I am at by the end of this semester.

- Shanai Gomez

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Hello,

On a scale of 1-10, I would say I am a 5 just because I feel really overwhelmed with the amount of assignments and work from this semester. I also feel like I’m in the middle, not the best but also not the worst.

-Kimberly Rodriguez Bautista <3

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Hi Classmates, to be totally honest, I'd say I am about a 6 today. The height of my day was spending time at the beach with my 3 boys. The beach is my happy place, and having the day off all together...it was such a great reminder of how much I love living here! The low of my day was dealing with some current stress in my world...15 years of marriage, 3 kids, 2 full-time jobs, 2 classes, 5 sports schedules - it just gets to be A LOT at times, and today things just kind of bubbled to the surface. We are just trying to get back into the groove of me being in school again, while also working full time. Thanks for listening! ❤️

-Darby

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Hello, lately I have been feeling like a 5. I've been sick for more than two weeks. I have bad coughing and congestion that doesn't let me sleep properly. I also feel a little anxious and stressed about the research paper. Essays are not my forte. I'm still going to try my best. Besides this, I feel like I haven't spent enough time outdoors with my kids.

Estefania Flores

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I have been feeling a solid 5. I have been overwhelmed lately due to lack of sleep, my 3 year old daughter has been sick, and caring for her has taken a toll on my energy. Despite the exhaustion, I have had to push myself to stay motivated in all the roles I juggle, being a mom, a student, a Special Ed Paraeducator, a wife, and still trying to cave out time for myself. It has been challenging, but I keep reminding myself why I am doing this. I want to succeed not just for my family, but for myself, and that is what keeps me going even on the hardest days. :)

Brenda Fontanez

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Hello, lately I am feeling about a 6. I have been feeling more anxiety recently due to my increased role in the caretaking of my mom, while trying to be a good teacher, and more available wife. (My kids are away at college so at least that is not a stressor! :) I am just feeling pulled in multiple directions these days! I feel my score might be higher tomorrow with a better sleep and attitude! :)

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The task this time around is each student in the class rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best based on how we individually think we’re doing in this class. With all transparency, I honestly feel like a 7.5 because sometimes I feel like a 7 and other times, I feel like an 8. I’m doing my best juggling two jobs and two classes. On top of that I’m nervous about starting my YouTube adventure centered around Pokémon. It can be daunting to stay present at times, so I can finish homework. I try not to let my physical disability get in the way or talk about it nonetheless, but that’s beyond my power and I’m taking it one step at a time to my road to success.

-            Edwin

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On a scale of 1 to 10, I'm feeling 8. I have been feeling stressed because sometimes I struggle with writing research papers. I have all types of ideas but I don't know how to start. On the other hand, I had been feeling good about myself. I began to include new hobbies, such as walking with my mom but since it was raining we stopped. We hope to start on Monday again. Friday was a stressful day at work because I had a student with behavior problems, but at the same time, it was a great day. We went to the movies with my students and then when we came back we made milkshakes.

Eledy Aguirre

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Overall, I'm feeling like a 7.5. I recently had a minor medical procedure that put me a little behind where I would like to be but I have a break coming up from my job so I can rest and recharge. I'm enjoying the sun and nature this week, hoping to get ahead on some work things, and also get ahead on school stuff so that I can be ready for the week this week and next and spend time with my new niece (who I am meeting for the first time this week!).

-Chenea Matos

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Today I am an 8. I brought a group of 6th graders to Camp Cuyamaca last week. They didn't care that it was rainy and loved the muddy hikes. It was a nice change of pace, but now I am behind on grading and other life stuff like laundry and grocery shopping. Tomorrow morning I hope to get caught up.

~Kerry

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Right now, I would rate myself an 8. I’m extremely busy balancing life as a full-time student at CSUSM pursuing a degree in speech, working as a full-time preschool director, being a mom to a 3-year-old, and managing my three Palomar classes. It can be challenging to stay present at times, but I’m grateful for staying busy, getting things done, and having the opportunity to make a difference. This Friday, licensing will be visiting my facility in hopes of approving our infant room. I’m feeling a bit nervous but very excited!

Nialea Ortega-Guachena