Self-doubt

This semester has been the most challenging time for me, as I've had to put in a lot of effort to prove my capabilities. Juggling work, school, and taking care of my sick child took a toll on my mental and emotional well-being. At times, I felt like giving up, but my amazing peers reached out to check in or offer words of encouragement, which helped me pull through.

There were moments when I felt like I didn't fit in while working on my assignments, but I found the strength to persevere. This semester has taught me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to, and I will continue pushing forward. As I progress through the ISLT program, I will carry all the lessons I've learned this semester with me. Perhaps I'll even consider taking the Mobile Learning course as an elective!

Congratulations to all those who are wrapping up their last semester, and for those who still have a ways to go, let's keep pushing forward!

Thank you !

As the semester draws to a close, I want to express my gratitude to my entire class for sharing their knowledge and being so supportive. Over the last 12 weeks, I have learned so much, which has made me extremely happy that I enrolled in the ISLT program at FSU. They say that things happen for a reason, and I couldn't agree more. I am excited to see what the future holds!

Juggling Too Much?

This week has been extremely busy for me. On Monday, my family and I finally moved into our new home after a lengthy process. On top of that, I had assignments due for both of my classes and was working full-time while also taking care of my kids. It's hard to believe I was able to accomplish everything, but I only have one more assignment left to complete before I can finish the semester.

I am determined to take things easier next semester. Perhaps if the term is not condensed to only twelve weeks, I won't feel as rushed. I have signed up for two courses that focus on HPT and I am both nervous and excited about them. My hope is that I will be just as engaged and interested as I was in my EME6414 class this semester.

A big shoutout to all the parents in our class who are juggling work, parenting, and schooling from home. We know it's a tough balancing act, but we're all in this together.

How well do you manage your time?

This week, I have been struggling to manage my time efficiently. Despite my plan of working on each assignment a little every day until completion, I have been failing miserably. With multiple major assignments due at the same time, it seems that it would be better to dedicate my time to finishing one assignment at a time instead of trying to work on all of them simultaneously.

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed, but I am doing my best not to panic. It seems like I am experiencing similar feelings to those I had at the start of the semester. The baby getting sick set me back so much but my plan to get ahead would work. It didn't.

It's currently 11pm and I'm feeling stressed about upcoming assignments that I'm worried I won't be able to complete on time. Would anyone be able to share any tips or advice? Thank you.

Messi’s Debut

What did you do on Friday night? Personally, I was glued to the television watching Leo's debut with Inter Miami. Although he didn't start the match, the buzz surrounding his debut was intense. At one point, the average ticket price was $440 and over 23,000 fans attended the game - the highest attendance ever at the Inter Miami stadium. Additionally, over 12.5 million viewers watched the match on AppleTV. 

When Leo began warming up during halftime, the stadium erupted with excitement. When he finally entered the game, it was as if the team had just won. Fans went wild! Messi was subbed in when the match was tied 1-1, and we all knew that he would do something magical. Whether it was his precise passing or his lightning-fast speed, Messi always delivers. 

In the 94th minute, Messi was fouled just outside the box. As long-time fans know, Messi is deadly with his free kicks. He confidently placed the ball, took three steps back, and then bam! The ball landed in the back of the net, with the opposing goalie having no chance at saving it. In that moment of jubilation, we were reminded that even though Messi is nearing the end of his football career, his magical moments will live on in the hearts of football fans everywhere. 

Did you happen to catch the match? If not, you can see it below.

Magia pura desde cualquier ángulo 🪄 pic.twitter.com/USvlhMFGVU

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 22, 2023

World Cup 2023

Are you following the World Cup? I've noticed that the women's competition isn't getting the same amount of attention as the men's did last year. It's often said that people are not interested in women's sports, but I disagree. The truth is that women's sports are not given the same coverage or hype as men's sports.

I am curious about the factors that are taken into account when choosing host nations for the competition. The biggest issue currently is the airtime. The games are aired at inconvenient times such as 1 am EST, 3 am EST, 6 am EST or 9 pm EST. It's challenging to watch a 9 pm match until half-time on a weekday. Who wants to stay up late and be tired the next day? While I agree with giving hosting duties to different countries, it has been a struggle.

I believe viewership should not be the only factor considered when deciding whether to televise women's sports or make them more accessible. If women's sports are given equal hype and airtime, I am confident that viewership will increase. What do you think? Have you been following the World Cup? If so, how did you hear about it? Was it through a TV commercial, radio, or social media?

Messi (The GOAT)

I considered writing about various topics, but I decided to focus on Lionel Messi. I'm not sure if everyone enjoys football, but tonight at 8:25pm on AppleTV, Messi will be officially introduced as an Inter Miami player. Did I need to sign up for the MLS Season Pass? Nope. But did I sign up? Absolutely. Since that is the only way to witness greatness. 

To provide some context, Messi and Ronaldo have been rivals for a long time. Fans from both sides often have disdain for each other, as is common in sports. Although Messi has won the most Ballon D'ors, which are voted on, Ronaldo's fans have claimed that the trophies don't matter. However, Messi has also won the most Golden Boot, which is awarded to the player who scores the most goals in a season. 

But the one trophy that Messi has finally won, which has silenced Ronaldo's fans, is the World Cup. He achieved this feat with his Argentina team in December 2022. Now, the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) debate is settled, and Messi is on top. To enjoy his road to retirement, Messi has decided to join the MLS, specifically Inter Miami. His focus now is on family, having won every imaginable trophy in football. 

Let's welcome the greatest football player of all time, in my opinion, to the United States.