We’ve done it folks. I have officially caught up, and now I don’t feel as overwhelmed. I’m definitely not ahead, but I’m also not behind, therefore, I am finally caught up.

It wasn’t easy for sure. I spent countless nights up until 3 a.m. trying to make sure I get everything done that day, this is all on top of college applications.

I would say the hardest part about all of this is the classes I’m taking during the school day. The classes that take up the most time for me are Multivariable Calculus, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and Newspaper.

Multivariable Calculus is self-taught. Although we have a proctor, we don’t have an actual teacher. We have to learn through thi online program that does give us videos and examples, but it’s just not the same. I have managed to get ahead in this, however, as it is self-paced. This class is especially difficult, but I love how challenging it is.

Spanish is just one of those classes where either you know it or you don’t, and I have been working hard to be the latter. Learning another language is no easy feat. I have no idea how I learned English so fast from when I was younger. I wish I could recreate this for myself.

Now, Newspaper is one of those classes that I just keep putting more and more effort into. With more years in the program comes more responsibility that I hope to live up to. With more responsibility I’m granted more privileges and leniency as well, so it has been easier in some ways.

Catching up can definitely feel like a chore especially when the finish line seems so far away. There was a time when I thought I would get further and further away from the end rather than getting closer. But little by little, and day by day, I did it. I’m finally in a position where I feel like I can breathe.

I have to enjoy it while I can. I might be doing steady now, but who knows? I’m probably going to fall behind again (hopefully I didn’t jinx myself.

Next time, I’m going to talk about the hardships of self-care.