Taking Time

I got a hit from another "Adult Learner" who encouraged me to update (thank you NNT!)...so (DEEP SIGH) here I go.

Quite a bit has happened since my last post...which I suppose is an expected thing.
This Fall semester is going to break my neck.

I had this nice job on campus which was very convenient but I have taken a new job...which is in my major..cause I REFUSE to interview with a bunch of 21 - 23 year olds who will be able to take less money and work more hours than I can. So I figure I better get my old-a** in there now! Which meant I had to drop a class (which crushed my heart). Right when I figured how long I have left if I stuck to my 3/3/2 schedule (3 classes in the Fall and Spring and 2 in the summer) I would beat my daughter, who enters HS this Fall...oh well...the gig is up..what EXACTLY am I rushing at this point anyway?

But I am also agreed to be President of my child's PTA...(WHY?) my oldest in entering high school and my baby is entering Kindergarten...too much new stuff. Sometimes I just want a 9 - 5 in a cubicle by a window. (Are there cubicles with windows?)

Then my reality check hits me....

Two years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer..I was 38...I was told that after my preliminary mammogram at age 37 I would not have to come back until I was 40. Fortunately, I forgot about that & dragged my 3 kids to my mammogram appointment (and a promise of Mickey D's afterwards) in October of 2008 and in January 2009 I had a mastectomy. CRAZY. So things could have been VERY different.

I am doing very well and I extremely grateful. And this what I need to remember - when I get on gripe line and timeline state of mind. My 40th birthday passed in April (I though I wanted a quiet day of self-reflection and meditation (i.e. shopping)) my husband threw me a party. Very nice.

So okay one day at a time. Schedule well and always take some time for yourself...hug a child...kiss a spouse...window shop...have some chocolate!