Week One- Complete!

So, I finished Week One of my OU studies today- albeit a day late, but hey- it's done! I'm also very proud to say that I managed to fit in 2 hours of studying today, which is quite a feat when you consider that I've only had 1 hour of spare time so far! I managed to squish an hour or so in at work, as it was a pretty slow day and no one was really around, then I had another hour after work before coming to babysitting, where I am now. I'm sitting Gabriel tonight, who is currently watching The Simpsons in the living room, as I type.
I'm beginning to get a little concerned about this whole fitting-OU-into-my-life thing. This is a rough schedule for my average week, as it stands;

Monday
Work 9-3
Lunchtime Study 1.30-2.00
Study at home 3.30-5
Leave for babysitting at 5.20 to arrive at 5.50
Leave Gabe's at 8.00 to arrive home at 8.30
CHILLLLLLL for a while before bed! Potentially cram in a bit more studying, if possible!

TOTAL 1 1/2 hours of study

Tuesday
Work 9-3
Lunchtime Study 1.30-2.00
Leave work and head straight to babysitting for William and Oliver to arrive at 3.30
Leave William and Oliver's at 6.00 to arrive home at 6.30
EAT.
See boyfriend for the evening (I've got to fit him in somewhere!), although if needs be, I could do a quick bit of studying...

TOTAL 1/2 hour of study :(

Wednesday

Work 9-3

Lunchtime Study 1.30-2.00

Leave work and head straight to babysitting for William and Oliver to arrive at 3.30

Leave William and Oliver's at 6.00 to arrive home at 6.30

EAT.

Unlimited studying for the evening, but I would guestimate about 1 1/2 hours

TOTAL 2 hours of study

Thursday

Work 9-3

Lunchtime Study 1.30-2.00

Leave work and head straight to babysitting for William and Oliver to arrive at 3.30

Leave William and Oliver's at 6.00 to arrive home at 6.30

EAT.

Unlimited studying for the evening, but I would guestimate about 1 1/2 hours

TOTAL 2 hours of study

Friday

Work 9-3

Lunchtime Study 1.30-2.00

Leave work and head straight to babysitting for William and Oliver to arrive at 3.30

Leave William and Oliver's at 6.00 to arrive home at 6.30

EAT.

Unlimited studying for the evening, but I would guestimate about 1 1/2 hours (although this may be subject to change if I am going out or actually having a social life GOD FORBID!)

TOTAL 2 hours of study

WEEKLY TOTAL 8 HOURS OF STUDY A WEEK.

That sounds absolutely pitiful, but I can always catch up on weekends, and like today, I managed to catch an extra hour at work, which was really helpful. 

Also, with the purchase of ma iMac on the weekend (EEEE!) I got a cloud programme, which means that I can access my documents from any computer in the world, which makes things alot easier.

I guessI just need to stop stressing about this and just see how it goes, but studying is my top priority, and if I can't make it work, then something will have to give. That will most probably have to be babysitting with Gabriel, as much as it pains me to say it. I have looked after him for 5 years now, and have become so attached to him, and his mother has also become a good friend, and I would feel absolutely abhorrent letting them down, but I suppose there just comes a time. I would much rather not sit for William and Oliver and carry on with Gabriel, but the thing is that I will have much more work with them, and therefore more money. Alison already pays me more than Emma (Gabe's mum), and it takes me half an hour to travel to Emma's, whereas Alison's is just on the way home from work. 

I dont know, it's a dilemma!

But, we will see what happens, and I will keep you updated!

xox