School Starts Monday

Registration has been completed, but it was a bit of an ordeal. One of the graduate advisors for some reason didn't think I was capable of taking four classes this semester. The way she spoke she made it seem as though it were an impossible task. But, I stood my ground and she let me register for 12 credit hours this semester. Later that night at orientation I met another student who had a similar experience.

It felt good to stand up for myself. For some reason I am often underestimated and just let the other party win. This is something that I am actively working on. It is hard for me to stand up for what I want and I think this has a lot to do with where I am in life. Often people who are far less capable than I am get ahead while I am left in the dust. The main thing that I can attribute this to is my lack of self-promotion. I sometimes lack the boldness and faith in myself that it takes to get ahead.

Seeing the problem is a lot easier than fixing it, but at least I have a victory on my record for this week.