one of the many things that i have done throughout my life is take on a lot of things at once. i've always been an active person and all through high school, i was active in extracurricular activities all the time. i think that once my parents got a divorce, i started to get involved - and that was back in 7th grade. for me it was a good escape and a good stress reliever. i played 3 sports throughout high school and was in band until my sophomore year - spent 5 years as a trumpet player. but not only were sports a good escape and stress reliever, it was also a distraction from certain things that were going on in my life. its the way that i've coped for a long time. there were times where i found myself overwhelmed, so i've learned to balance myself - most of the time - and not over do it. this has been a constant in my life as now i'm working, schooling, and coaching, plus being a mom... seems like a lot, but i would rather have my life a little busy than not having much to do. that's when i get the most stuck and down. i got into a lot of ruts when i wasn't working and would spend a lot of the day in my pajamas. i am so glad that i was able to find a job and get myself going in the mornings. i feel so much more productive and it has helped me become a better mom and value more the time i get to spend with my son. i still feel inadequate a lot of the time, but i think i'm doing my best. i get to go to a coaching class tonight so its nice that my parents are willing to watch the little man for me. i've also heard that being a life-long learner helps you stay young :) coincidentally, i learned in my class that the more activities a student is involved in, its proven that they tend to have a higher grade point average. maybe thats why i'm such a nerdy jock...