what did i get myself into?

i got into grad school.

i start in july.

what the hell was i thinking??

checking in

I've created a page (look up) to keep a list of the books I've been reading. Despite being busy, I still find time to read. Always. Check it out. There are very few books on it so far but I will add to the list.

Life continues on and given the loss my city is feeling this weekend, I am grateful for just that. This weekend saw the end of three young lives in a house fire. So sad. It reminds me of how precious every day is.

My new contract is incredible. I again, love my students. I have 2 amazing classes, one fun class and one challenging class. Just the right balance. 110 students. All English course. A lot of marking. But my job fills me with joy.

Joy.

This weekend I cleaned, parented, cooked, prepped 11 meals for busy days, marked, did laundry, went for a run, went to the driving range, went to multiple hockey practices and games, went to soccer, sent several emails, organized, paid bills, grocery shopped, spent time with my kids, my husband, and went for a hike in the sun.

Perfect, busy, productive.

Now on Sunday night, I feel prepared to face the week ahead. Relaxed, organized, and content.

home sick

a forced slow day. a day to stay home, watch tv, pay bills, apply for passports, do what needs to be done.

i am behind in all the boring stuff. my life gets forgotten when i am busy enjoying it. but it can not continue to run smoothly if i don't face and deal with the non-glamourous aspects of living.

so here i sit at the computer, applying for things, returning emails, phone calls, dealing with all the work that moves us forward.

and the sun is out.

and my life is full.

and i am making plans.

so despite being sick, life is good.