Goals solidifying

Last night I had a good chat with Mom about my career options. She responded positively to my idea of trying out the work of an electrician. I need to get more information about it, of course, and try it out. I’m more excited about it than education, but I have to get the education degree. That is my top priority.

Mom also recommended that I try doing a little bit of programming every day, and focus on it. When I made my proposal of other ideas to try, she said that maybe I shouldn’t force myself. But I think there is value in forcing myself, and I haven’t really made a formulaic plan to do programming. So this week I’m going to force myself to do 20 minutes every day, and nothing else. If I can’t get anywhere after this week, maybe I’ll give it up, at least while I’m in Japan.

Many times that I talk to Mom about a teaching career, she talks about all the things that I could teach, and that makes me really eager to try, even though I know it would be a lot of work.

Also yesterday I fully intended to go to church, but when the time rolled around, I was still in bed. I don’t know why. And the next three weekends are long weekends (well, actually the third one is just a Sunday-Monday weekend). I’d like to go somewhere, and if that happens I won’t be going to church.

Ugh, it’s a bit difficult to write in the afternoon. My thoughts aren’t as clear. Also, today is extremely hot—just sitting down I’m dripping with sweat.