First Skype session Friday 13th

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On Friday I tuned into my first Skype session with other students enrolling on to the course and also some that are entering further modules. I didn't know what to expect and at 6pm I was eagerly waiting with my laptop, iPad, phone, note pad and pen.
On the dot the call came through and we were off with a chassé pas de bourrée. It was good to finally speak and listen to others on the course and to get an insight into their journey so far. New students like me who were eagerly listening to Helen and others chatting away, and I'm sure just like me they were frantically jotting down notes.
As I see it, when I am studying I am at my best. My mind is active and time management comes a lot easier as my study falls into place with my work and home life. I am not saying that this is going to be an easy journey and is definitely going to challenge my self motivation. A lot of will power, research, reading and blogging is going to help me through it and I'm sure others feel the same way too.
I have in mind two specific subjects that I want to research further into and see where my journey leads. Both of these areas are close to my heart and something that crosses my mind almost every day. I am glad to be finally starting the course, and the sense of fulfilment knowing that this is going to help me progress to where I want to be.

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