Posted by Martino Britt

What do I do with the time? I could have never imagined myself missing school. Though the summer is half over, I find myself missing the hustle and bustle of going to and from class. I am looking forward to starting my second year as an SPS student, and I am excited about what the new school year is going to bring. Over the past year, school became such a big part of my life; it was strange when I realized I did not have an assignment to do or any reading I had to get done.

Do not get me wrong! I enjoy the free time, but I really miss school. Going back to school gave me a great sense of purpose, as well as a great feeling of accomplishment. School also helped me to realize that I have a lot more time on my hands than I used to think. I would often decline invitations to do things during the week because I just felt like there wasn’t enough time in the day. For years I convinced myself not to return to school because I felt I would be too busy to spend time with my children. I have since found that to be untrue.

One thing school has helped me to do is make the best use of my time. My boys and I have been enjoying an array of activities this summer, and we are definitely making the best use of our time. I decided that this year my children and I would all try new things. We will travel to new places, eat at different restaurants, and visit attractions we might not otherwise visit.

Learning to make the best use of my time is one of the best things I could have learned. I used to be content with sitting in the house a lot, now I like to make use of my time. I feel like there’s always something new to do and experience. I do enjoy peaceful days at home relaxing with my family, but I also like to get out and go now. In fact, my family often jokes that they used to always know where I was at, but now they never know. I must say, I am quite pleased with my new time management skills.

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