To sleep or not to sleep?

My biggest concern at about midnight is my time management abilities. I have never been that organized, but I can usually get things done in a timely fashion. Lately I find myself keeping up with regular homework, but every time I get a lab or anything that I know will require more work than the average assignment I feel nervous. I'm worried that I won't have the time to get everything done well or the motivation to start work when I have free time versus relaxing or being with friends. There is a balance I'm sure, I just have to find it. Unfortunately, I'm still losing sleep. I find myself thinking about all the things I have to do the next day or week. I know that I will probably fall into a regular work schedule as I did in high school, but in the meantime is stressful to know that I always have math, English, and a chem lab every week guaranteed. There are also the papers, additional MATLAB assignments (most of which I have to meet with a team for), and the exams haven't even started!
Now that I have released some of my concerns I think I can get some rest. For anyone else feeling similar to me, just take it one day at a time! I'm sure we'll all get used to the Purdue process and find the tricks to balancing life and school!

All about me . . .

My name is Mary. I have a pretty large family. We know pretty much everything that happens in each others' lives since we are together so often, but I wouldn't want it any other way. My mom and I are close. One of the things I miss most are the walks we would go on at night and we could talk about anything. My dad was always there for whatever I needed and to encourage me. I have an older brother and a younger sister. My brother and I can talk about pretty much anything even though we fight every so often. I used to dance with my sister so I was always around for her.
My daily life was usually pretty busy. During the school year I had dance for an average of 15 hours a week. I was on my school dance team so I had to be at all the games and competitions. Before that I danced at a studio for a couple years in a hip-hop class. This past summer I waitressed to save money so I wouldn't have to work my first semester of college. When I did have spare time I liked to go out with my friends. My town wasn't all that exciting so we usually ended up watching movies, eating, or playing mini-golf. For exercise and relaxation I try to roller blade about an hour every day. I also enjoy reading and listening to music, and while I am somewhat shy to share my opinions on such things, I love listening to those of others.