Well, time to post a long-overdue update. In short, my soul was consumed by school. And then I quit my job and joined the circus.
I did well though for fall 2010: 2 A's and a B, and the B was in the difficult, satisfying course. I think I may be running an A this term, though I am not sure. But at least I'm more secure with my progress this term as compared to last. Decidedly lighter course load -- two study courses and a historic bibliography course (only an hour).
But I've also undergone some major life changes over the past six months, mostly related to school... and they only came to a head about two weeks ago! Firstly, my 2002 Escort died a painful death: transmission went kaputski. Cost to fix? $2500. Cost of downpayment for a new car: $3000 to get it under my budget. You can guess which one I chose.
This turned out to be a fortunate occurrence, because the same week I was scrambling through car drama, it became evident that a parting of the ways at my job was imminent and that there was a possible job waiting in the wings.
I have started working at UNT as a curriculum coordinator/events person for the Jewish studies program. Yep, no more front office stuff or medical field jobs. I've officially crossed over into the academic realm. I walk from my job to my classes.
Some of you will never understand the magic of that. I don't expect everyone to, but believe me, I'm happy. I've considered moving up closer to UNT, but at the moment, I'm content where I am; not a lot of places have as much room as I do now, and if they do, they have a no pets or a one-pet only policy.
Speaking of the fuzzies, for any curious parties, they are doing well. Bit out of sorts with the new schedule, but they're coping. Well, Tenny is; Memphis is being a little princess about it.
I figured I would scrawl something tonight, as I think my brain is too tired for German, course work would knock me out, but Sherlock Holmes would keep me up to all ungodly hours. One more short day of work this week (or maybe not!) and then a hair cut probably on Saturday. I was really stressed the last few weeks during the fireworks, so the hair needs a lop to get rid of all the dead ends.
I did read an interesting Governor Christie article from the NY Times yesterday, so I may post on that tomorrow after work. I think it would be prudent for me to blog since I'm all brain work now, rather than juggling two very different lives.
Until then -- adieu.
