Friday, September 14, 2007

Landing...I Hope



I am landing on solid ground finally. The last month has been grueling, painful, and exhilirating all at the same time. Graduate school started immediately after our camping trip, my last post. I cannot believe how high tech everything has become in the five years I have been out of school. I was one of the only people not typing my notes on a laptop our first day. We also have these meetings called breeze meetings that remind me of the old Jetson's cartoons. They are meetings via computer using web cams.

In the middle of my crazy schedule came an opportunity to take a part-time adjunct faculty position for ASU. So, it looks like I will be teaching clinicals for ASU nursing students come next semester. I am excited for this opportunity. I will work my current job 2 days a week and then teach clinicals the other 12 hours. I know some of you may be wondering how this all fits in with Lauren arriving next year. But, beleive it or not, this will actually give me more flexibility in my schedule. I have also decided to live life in the now and when Lauren arrives, it will all work out.

I have learned not to work 6 twelve hour shifts prior to "immersion week" at school. I am taking a couple of PTO days next month. My life was so out of balance and I am slowly getting back into balance again. I have to say...my bloggy friends helped me so much this last month! At a time when I most needed it, I received emails from many of my closest bloggy fiends. Thank you so much. It reminded me again of what a great support group we have!

Well, I went to yoga this week, I read a book other than required school reading, and I am going out to dinner tonight with my husband tonight. AND, I've posted on my blog!! woohoo, I can see the ground now! :)

5 comments:

Kayce said...

Glad to hear about what's going on! Sounds like you are filling the time perfectly!

Mommy Spice said...

I had a feeling you were really busy. Way to go on all of the cool stuff you're doing. Glad things are settling down and your getting a date with hubby. Also glad to see you back.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you have been busy but in a good way. I love to read your blog and hear what is going on with you - I miss chatting with you and this is a way to keep connected. My best to you and Dan.
Love you,
Kelli

Mary Schneider said...

Welcome back....we've missed you!

Stephanie said...

Busy girl! Glad to hear you can see the ground now! I can NOT believe your schedule!!!