Suzy

I decided to try logging into the SOIS system to see if anything had been posted for class next week. And lo and behold, it had! I posted an introduction on the boards for my children's materials class and downloaded syllabi for both classes. Overall, I don't think the workload will be extraordinarily heavy, but there will be a lot (lot lot lot) of reading, especially in the children's class. I think there's a list of 40 books. The assignments are fairly well spread out, and most of them look so cool that I can't wait to get started. That's a good sign. LOL

So, this week, I will buy some folders and print everything out so I can carry them to the library with me. I'll try and find the textbooks I need, and I'll create a schedule of when I will be doing schoolwork, etc. I plan to spend a lot of time at my local library. <.g> I don't envision getting much work done here at home.

I've been looking at dance classes this evening. I don't think that will work so well, sadly - they run in 8 week blocks, and the next starts Tuesday. Bah. (Each block is $100, so $400 to dance "Jazz Funk" until June, plus shoes and clothes.) So I looked at other things. My options:

Curves: we have one just a few blocks away. I could walk there, do it, walk home and get my hour of exercise in.
Pros: Close by, can go multiple times a week on my schedule.
Cons: Will I go if it's on my own schedule? The circuit is a neat idea, but how self-conscious will I be? Also, the starting fees and monthly fees make it pricey. ($149 + $29-$49/month = avg. $617/year )

Jazzercise: We used to have one that met here in town, but it's not listed on the site. The closest one is a few towns over, straight down my street. There are M/W classes at 9:15 and 5:45.
Pros: M mornings and W evenings work well into my schedule. It's fun.
Cons: Will I really get up? Will I really go after a long day? If I attend twice a week at $8/session, that's $768/year. If I assume that I will actually attend and pay per month, at $36/month, that's $482/year. It's the most reasonable, but will I actually do it?

Decisions, decisions. Anyone have stellar experiences with any of the above? Any recommendations or suggestions?