Cherney’s Life Story

It has been a long time since I last wrote, and I think that is okay.  I am finding that writing in my blog is good, but I shouldn’t be writing everyday.  Perhaps, if I do. .  I need to have something to say.   I haven’t had much to say recently.  I think I am in some kind of funk.  Yeah, a funk.

I look at my blog each day and I haven’t had the desire to write.  Nothing to say, or nothing I want to write.

I am happy that the term is over and that I am now on spring break, but I would like this break to be over.  Yep.  I get kind of bored when I have a lot of free time.  I like to keep busy doing stuff, not sitting on my butt.  I have been working out twice a day, watching movies, and reading books.  Tomorrow I have something fun and different planned.  . . and I think on Thursday I am going to go on  an adventure.  To the coast.  Probably go over and see where life takes me.  Maybe over night, maybe north. . maybe south.  I don’t know, and frankly I don’t care. I will just head over and see what happens.

Oh, tomorrow I go to the mountains to play in the snow.

I finished the term with good grades. . .  A’s. .   probably my best term in regards to GPA, and I had the busiest schedule.  What does this mean?   Does this mean that I work best when pressured to perform?

I am going to be purchasing my plan ticket to France in the next day or two.  It is going to be a big hit to the pocket book, but what can I do?  I am terrified of going at this point.  It is going to be a huge stretch for myself, but a good opportunity to grow.  Or at least that is what I tell myself.  I want to have my time all planned out, but at the same time it takes a way from what might happen.  Who knows what will interest me. . .  I don’t want to commit a plan when I find something fun I would rather be doing.  Probably the thing that scares me the most is finding places to sleep.  If I need to learn one thing in French well it will be asking “where a hotel?”

I miss my classes. . . if that makes any sense.  I do enjoy seeing people I know everyday, being part of something.  I don’t enjoy the work outside of class, but I do like class.  I even looked at Ph.d programs this week, but sadly I don’t like what I am seeing.  The things that are required seem a little out of place, if you ask me.   A lot of hoops to jump in and out of.

This next term should be interesting.  Most of my class load will be on Mondays, followed by Wednesdays.  No classes the rest of the week.  Plenty of time to do homework, and French.  I am trying to get a friend to give me speaking lessons once a week; they are going to think about it.

What else can I say. .

I don’t really know.

Good night everyone.

I am now on spring break.  Yeah, the time to rejoice is upon myself.  The term, and school work that seemed like it would never end has.

One more term to go before France. . and what a term it will be.   I am not going to think about it yet, I need to enjoy this time of freedom.

I really don’t have much planned this next week aside from playing.  I am going to try and separate myself from technology a little.  Maybe only check me email several times a day, instead of every other minute.  I will also plan on reading a good book, which I have already started, and spend time with friends.

My goals are not all that high, I kind of want enjoy what I haven’t these last 10 weeks.  Good cups of coffee, and time with friends.  I don’t think that this is to much to ask?

I am also in the process of selling stuff.  Yeah, stuff in my storage unit.  My goal, clear it out. .  at least a lot of it.  Then I need to find another storage unit, hopefully cheaper, to move those things I could sell to it.  If I am really moving out in 4 months time, I need a big unit for everything. .  I might just shop the market to see what is out there.

If the weather turns nice, I am going to head over to the coast and see the ocean.  Maybe even take a few photos.  If the weather continues on the bad, I might head to the mountains and do some cross country skiing.  Yeah, finding a partner would be nice. . . i’ll see who I can find.

Not many days to be doing so many things, if you ask me.  I better get busy living!

I was online last night looking around at various things I could be do while in France this summer.  There is SO many different things to look at, and do.  I am a little torn over figuring which thing prioritize.   I think I will spend a few days in Paris, though I know I could spend a whole week and still have things to do.  Eastern France looks and feels different than southern and western.  All parts look really fun, and I want to see it all.  I’m thinking the best thing I could do is spend 3 days in Paris, and several more in Southern France, perhaps Marseille.  The French riviera looks amazing. . places like Cannes and Nice.

The only problem, aside from time . .  is money.  I would like to think that I could do a some of the Paris stuff one the weekends while school is in session.  This would give me more time to explore more France at the end.  I think I am going to give myself one week of free time when my classes end.

In doing such a thing, I wonder.   Will I be home sick at the time and wish to come home?  Will I be tired of trying to communicate, or will I be good at it?

I am not worried about getting lost, but I do worry about transportation.  I know the train system is easy to understand, as this is what I hear.  However, what about finding a place to stay at night?

I don’t like ambiguity, it can be a little overwhelming.  But at the same time, not know these things is what kind of makes the whole thing exciting.  The two ideas pull each other. .  the tension only excites my mind.

Okay. .  i have been neglecting my blog. .  I’m sorry.  Life happens, and I haven’t had time to write.  I have been sick, and doing school work.

I don’t know what I came down with, but it was miserable. I was curled up in a ball in my bed moaning for the new day to come.  Head had major pain, as did the rest of my body.

Ick.

Noise, light, anything. . kind of drove me nuts.

Today is a little better. . .  wish me luck.

I will write a good post sometime today, so until then.

Vision and Opportunity

I have one truly simple, yet difficult, vision in my life.  To find happiness in all that is given to me.  Through that, I believe that I can make the world a better place.  The relationships I create, and the people’s lives I touch will be the measurement of this vision.  What this really means is that in ever capacity in my life, I need to be a positive influence with those around me.  In doing so, I know great things will come my way.  Whether it is a job, love, money, or something else I might covet, none of these can be realized unless you are happy with yourself.

Marketing and Implementation Strategy

The only way I know how to reach this vision is to live out your dreams.  Do not put your life plan on the backburner.  I will be differentiating myself through the passion I exhibit in my everyday life.  Not many people in a job interview can say that they are choosing the path they have always wanted.  By not settling for anything less, the drive that inspires me will shine brightly for all employers to see.

Risk and Mitigation

Minimizing my risk and establishing milestones will be important to the success of my vision.   I need to have a plan in place that will help me reach this goal.  The best thing I can do is to follow through with my dreams no matter how hard they might seem.  Because I want to live internationally, I understand that I should spend some time overseas living before I take a larger leap of faith.  I am going to be such a thing this summer, while in France.  I will be a foreign exchange student.  While overseas I will begin the process of my next dream, obtaining a working visa for Australia, and look for jobs in Europe.  One day at a time is really the only thing I can do.  Obtaining a quality education will the cornerstone that this foundation is laid on.

Board of Directors

The three most important people to have in my life to help me reach my long term goal include: My Mother, My Mentor, and long time friend in Aussie land.  Each of these people have, and will, contribute greatly to the success of my future.  I would choose my mother because she is one person I can always rely on.  If I am ever in a bind, I know that she has my back and will support me in every way she can.  She has overcome great obstacles in her life; here wisdom is always needed.  My mentor (and friend) has always been a sounding board in my life.  He was a former teacher of mine, who taught me many valuable skills.  I turn to him whenever I am in need of assistance and guidance.  His perspective on things is always valuable, as he has lived, what I consider, a very fulfilling life.  Finally, my friend who lives in Australia.  The lifestyle he lives, and values he has, I am envious of.  He enjoys life, and all that it has to offer.  Through this, he has been given many wonderful opportunities.

Today I get to go to class again, but things should be easier. . . should be.

I started my French program again yesterday.  I need to hit it hard for the next few months.  I think living there should make learning the language much easier, but I want to take on the challenge before I get there.  Oh, yesterday I learned that my cell phone not only has a english to french translator, but it also speaks to you in french if need to know what the word sounds like.  Kind of cool.

Anywho. .  I’m off for the day.

New day, new blog.

What can I tell you today.  I know yesterday I spent most of my life off the computer, and it was pretty damn nice.  I spent the day doing everything that a computer couldn’t do.  What would that include?  Well, I went shopping. . ..  yeah, didn’t spend a dime, but still had fun.  It was nice to walk away from work and other responsibilities for a day.  Today, however, I get to pay the price for it.

I thought I was done with that paper, but it looks like I have a little more to do. . original content.  I am just about done, but still. . there is more work for that damn thing.  I am meeting a friend to do some studying for a final, and I need to work on my presentation outline for Tuesday.  I have other things I need to do, but they haven’t been assigned yet, so I will wait. :)  Actually, I would totally work on them now, but since I don’t know the details I am forced to wait.

Add in some grocery shopping, and my mothers school work.. and I should have a full day.  Oh, yeah. .  I did mention my mothers school work.  I am helping her with her statisics class.  Not exactly the most fun, but I am learning a little bit of stuff too.

The france application is at a point where I need to send more money! :)  Yippy.   Now I need to send 60 bucks to DC for the French government to mail me a letter saying I qualify for a student visa.  Did I mention that I needed to do some major application just to qualify for this student visa?  Yep.  Once I get this from, I get to schedule an appointment with the French consulate.  Then I get to fill out the actual visa paper work. . in triplicate, and in french.  Some of the requirements are redic. .  I will share them with you at another time.

Hope you remembered to set your clock forward today. .  otherwise you would have been late for everything.