I have officially survived the first 3 weeks of school! Oh my goodness did I have some major anxiety over starting school again. It's been over 4 years; never thought I'd go back! Still not sure why I'm doing it, but as me and Scott's creed goes, When we ignore promptings, we end up in Texas. So it's off to school I went. I'm exhausted, but managing.
So far my biggest trials have been 1. Confidence. 2. Time management. Neither of which I'm real great at. The confidence issue - I'm hoping will improve with time. I've always been really good at academic writing; it's always come very easy to me. Getting my first couple papers for Shakespeare class done proved otherwise! It was so frustrating to me! However, I'm finding the more I write, the more it flows. I just haven't done any writing - academic or otherwise in 4+ years. I've missed it. I'd like to get back to my novel at some point!
Time management: this one has been tough for me. And really, it doesn't need to be. But for someone that suffers from chronic fatigue (thank you, endometriosis and depression. you suck!) it actually is. Given the opportunity to sleep, I'll generally choose sleep. But I had an apostrophe (Scott gets this when I say it - he even replies with 'That must have hurt." Go watch "Hook" if you're confused) Anyway, I had an apostrophe - when one gets up at a decent time, one can accomplish more. You don't say?!? So budgeting my time is a new skill that I'm learning. Sadly, quilting just isn't in the budget right now. The adorable fabric I bought for a Christmas bedspread is calling to me; mocking me. But when I have spare time, it's spent with my Very-Own-Honey and my fur baby. (Who is currently snoring on his pillow that we have set up next to the desk).
One of the bonuses of having a puppy is that I have to walk him - and am thoroughly enjoying our walks now that it's cooled down and the leaves are turning. The coming of my favorite season brings a LOT of distractions for me! I love Fall!!! Baking, walks or drives to see colored leaves, listening to and smelling the clean air, football (yeah - you read that correctly), or curling up with a blanket and book! And pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins.
