Wednesday, April 18, 2007

I started monitoring myself around 5pm today.

Progress: I sustained a high level of focus during class and made inroads on my projects.

Ethics: Discipline was good. I would give myself two demerits--one for clicking my nail against my teeth during class and another for swabbing my ear with my pinky (both unsanitary and unsightly actions). On the flip side, not horrible transgressions, and they were both involuntary. Ideally I could eliminate the unsightly, involuntary things I do, such as cracking my joints, clicking my teeth, and picking my ear. My posture is also atrocious.
I had good humility in class (won't get into details). Unfortunately my tranquility was off. I have an anxiety problem, pure and simple. When I get good sleep, eat well, exercise, and give myself time to rest, it greatly reduces my anxiety, so until I can afford professional help, I can take these actions to minimize the problems. My vigor was exemplary, especially considering my sleep deprivation. My social grace was ok, but the above-mentioned bodily stuff lessens my social grace.

Monday, April 16, 2007

I'm ready to pull myself out of the senseless funk that I've been in lately. *cue Rocky music*