So this year 2017, I decided it is time for me to make my journey back to school (college). With the times changing and how crucial it is to have an education to work at basically anywhere because of what school you have gone to and what you have accomplished, I knew it was high time for me to get in gear and finish what I had started so long ago. After I figure out what I need to accomplish after speaking with my counselor, I thought to myself, with my first class back what class would I like it to be. I knew I wanted it to be fun, well rounded, a good learning experience and something that would just be a great start to coming back to school. after looking at all the classes I needed to have, right away i figured why not try a gym styled class. It would kick start me into the right mindset and help me get in shape for school. So I finally found myself starting summer semester (2017) with an interval training class.

In my personal experience, Ive always had a love for sports and working out so I felt like I made the right decision taking up interval training. I still was a little anxious before the very first class but I was excited for it to start as well. After my first  week of class was over, I really felt that I was able to follow the instructors directions. I liked everything that I was learning and experiencing so far working out with as many different ranges of motions possible and using weights as well in not your everyday same style of workout, which is the part I liked the most. By my third class, I knew that this was a perfect fit for me. The way my instructor put everything I felt like I was challenging myself mentally and physically, even when I felt a little unsure about pushing myself in the workout. It always seemed like she would let us know and saying at just the right time "Don't give up and we're almost through it". Not in those exact words but she just said the right things for that extra push, which I also thought was awesome and just made me really feel like I could succeed.

I can't begin to explain how much of a stress reliever the class became. This class has helped me within my own personal life. Through this summer I've had some turbulent times testing me. I am a mom of three beautiful boys, a full time working parent and attempting to go back to school all at the same time while dealing with family life and other things which I will soon explain was not easy. This summer, Ive had my car stollen, family ups and downs with stress while working and attempting to finish school. It was distracting to say the least. There were some days were I questioned if I could really handle it all, but after each class, it just help me stay focused and go about my day. In the end everything has slowly worked itself out. The guy that stole my car was caught with it and arrested. My family has worked through our ups and downs and I have been discovering my direction with what I want to do with my job and career by helping me think more clearly.