this week I've found myself thinking about how to get back the motivation for learning that I had last semester. I had to remember how it felt to accomplish my academic goals and how, by doing that, I was maintaining the image I've always aimed to have: a disciplined, hard-working student who does an incredible job of balancing his academic responsibilities with work responsibilities. Once those two are satisfied, I can sit back and socialize knowing my foundation is strong and that I'  heading in the right direction. If you find yourself slacking just a bit, remember why you're in school and never lose sight of just how pretty life will be on the other side of all the hardworking you put in.