self care

One thing that is emphasized here at Fuller is taking care of your own physical and mental health in light of all the stressful school work. Let me tell you, after week ten of the spring quarter, I was ready for a little stress relief. So this past weekend before finals, I took the time to do a lot of fun things for myself. On Saturday night, a group of friends and I got all dolled up and went to the Ritz-Carlton to hear some great R&B music. The amazingly beautiful hotel and grounds are inconspicuously tucked away in a neighborhood of Pasadena but boast a gorgeous view of the Los Angeles city lights at night. It was an incredibly fun evening and a great way to end the school year.

Then on Sunday a couple of girls and I headed down to Malibu for a little sun and relaxation on the beach. It was a great escape from the weekend heat (upper 90s) and the pressure of impending deadlines. We made it back early enough so that I could go to church in the evening with my three most beautiful friends, Charissa, Erika, and Tracy. After church we took a nice stroll down to Old Town for some cold treats. It was the perfect way to end a wonderful weekend.

So now, even though my feet are still a little sore and my shoulders are a little burnt, I am ready to tackle this week of finals. I have to write two ten-page term papers and turn in a take-home final by the end of the week. Once that is done, I will truly be able to relax knowing I have finished my first year of graduate school.

** I will try to take a couple of study breaks this week and possibly post some pictures from the weekend.