How is school influincing my life at this point? Well for one thing I haven't muttered the words I'm bored with nothing to do... since it started. I feel very proud and accomplished everytime I see my grades but I am also exhausted and wondering if I am making the right decision sometimes. I am afraid of what the time away from my children is doing long term. My hopes are that the rewards will be worth the time put in. I do think it has helped me focus on what is most important and prioritize what I need to be doing. I don't go out as much as I used to with my friends because all free time is devoted to studying, however I don't see my boyfriend as much either. He is very understanding but I miss that free time. All in all school is a mind frame for me, I just have to tell myself that it is temporary and a means to an end, and it will be worth it.