So, I haven't blogged in some time. Because I only have one follower, I don't see that as a big deal. However, I blog to let of steam or reminisce about my life. This particular post is to let off some major steam.
I recently graduated with a BA in psychology, and this week I started graduate courses in school psychology. I am so eager to get started. My first classes were yesterday, and I am already feeling overwhelmed. While I don't have much to do at the moment, the anxiety has set in for all the future work. For some reason I have enrolled in 13 hours. One of those hours was not by choice, but I was required to petition for "overload" coursework. That should have been a red flag, but I thought "Eh. I can pull it off". I'm just praying that I can.
A couple of my mentors are also suggesting that I do my own research. I believe this is a great idea for a multitude of reasons. I only wish that I felt more confident in the amount of time and effort that I'd be able to put into it. We have a meeting on Friday, and I'll discuss with them more about my work load.
More updates later.
Oh, my son's birthday is coming up. My baby is almost 5 years old. I cannot believe how fast time seems to progress after having a child.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day Weekend
This weekend has not been too bad, but I definately could have had more fun. Friday I had to take the GRE which was the hardest test of my life. But I lived and my scores were average. Ehh... I suppose I'm just your average girl. After that I came home and chilled with Parker and Drew for a while. That night we went to some friend's house. It was such a nice evening we sat outside and enjoyed some tasty beverages while our dogs played together. (They're the friends who gave us our two bundles of joy.)
Saturday was quite uneventful. I worked from 6 in the morning until 5 at night. Drew and Parker went to visit my in-laws, and I stayed home and went to the neighbors' cookout. I turned in early and went to bed only to do it all over again. Sunday I worked again, then came home and spent the evening finishing the book I got for my birthday, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. Then, just when we were getting into bed Drew got a text. One of our friends invited us to do a 5k run in Bethany. I was up for it, and Drew was not.
So, this morning at 6:45 we left the house and went for the run. It was a nice little run. There weren't many runners, but there was a band and food. Food is always the best part. The downside is that it was so humid and there was no breeze at all. My time was 26:19. Because I haven't been training at all, I'm not upset about it. It was a good run, and I felt better to do it. Maybe this will be the kick I need to get motivated again.
Yay for running!
Saturday was quite uneventful. I worked from 6 in the morning until 5 at night. Drew and Parker went to visit my in-laws, and I stayed home and went to the neighbors' cookout. I turned in early and went to bed only to do it all over again. Sunday I worked again, then came home and spent the evening finishing the book I got for my birthday, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. Then, just when we were getting into bed Drew got a text. One of our friends invited us to do a 5k run in Bethany. I was up for it, and Drew was not.
So, this morning at 6:45 we left the house and went for the run. It was a nice little run. There weren't many runners, but there was a band and food. Food is always the best part. The downside is that it was so humid and there was no breeze at all. My time was 26:19. Because I haven't been training at all, I'm not upset about it. It was a good run, and I felt better to do it. Maybe this will be the kick I need to get motivated again.
Yay for running!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Quick Update
It's been quite a while since my last post, but I have been a busy girl. I recently turned 25 so I have been mourning that event. In case you were wondering how it feels to be 25, it feels awful. I know it's really not that old, but I, personally, do not like it. I'm too old for all the cute clothes and too young for all the other clothes. I'm not sure if that makes sense or not.
We all started school again, and the transition seems to have gone over well. I've been stressing over taking the GRE (Graduate Records Exam). I take it on Friday. I only started studying like a week ago. It sounds bad, but if you know me, then you know that's a major achievement. I was just going to "wing it". I realized though that this isn't something that can be "wung". lol - Yeah, I'm working on my vocabulary.
We also have a couple new additions to the family. Some friends of ours gave us two little MaltyPoos, Jonas and Jenner. They are too cute. I love them already. However, I now live in a testosterone-fest; Drew, Parker, Pinky, Jonas, and Jenner.... all males. Yippee. And none of them know how to clean up after themselves. I don't have any pictures of the lil guys yet. When I stop procrastinating I'll post some.
My running has taken a back seat. I feel extremely guilty for it too. For a while I ran every day, but lately other things are taking priority such as: sleep, studying, cleaning, Parker, eating... you get the point. There is a race that I would like to do in a month. I better get my booty in gear if I want to beat my time at the Lucky Star 5k. Maybe in the morning I'll run.
We all started school again, and the transition seems to have gone over well. I've been stressing over taking the GRE (Graduate Records Exam). I take it on Friday. I only started studying like a week ago. It sounds bad, but if you know me, then you know that's a major achievement. I was just going to "wing it". I realized though that this isn't something that can be "wung". lol - Yeah, I'm working on my vocabulary.
We also have a couple new additions to the family. Some friends of ours gave us two little MaltyPoos, Jonas and Jenner. They are too cute. I love them already. However, I now live in a testosterone-fest; Drew, Parker, Pinky, Jonas, and Jenner.... all males. Yippee. And none of them know how to clean up after themselves. I don't have any pictures of the lil guys yet. When I stop procrastinating I'll post some.
My running has taken a back seat. I feel extremely guilty for it too. For a while I ran every day, but lately other things are taking priority such as: sleep, studying, cleaning, Parker, eating... you get the point. There is a race that I would like to do in a month. I better get my booty in gear if I want to beat my time at the Lucky Star 5k. Maybe in the morning I'll run.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Weekend was great!
Friday night Drew, Parker, and I went to the annual Yukon Rodeo. The weather was perfect, and we had a lot of fun. Parker did the goat scramble. It was so cute, but there were so many kids that I don't think Parker even knew the goats were there. He just ran around following everyone else. It was definately worth the ten bucks. Parker didn't want to leave.
Saturday I woke up early to run a 5k in El Reno at the Lucky Star Casino. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I found out about the race on Thursday and decided to give it a shot because I've been good about running daily. Registration started at 7 so I hurried there because I wasn't completely sure on how to get there. There weren't many people there -maybe 50 or 60 participants. The race was an out-and-back course on a country road. Pros of the race: not many people, only $10, and the course was surrounded by farm pastures. I loved that I could breathe in fresh air and see clear blue skies and waves of grass. One con 0f the race - there were no spectators! No one was out there cheering us on, so it was very quiet. That's not a huge downfall, but it would have helped. The best part about the race was that I ran it in 25 minutes! I haven't ran that fast since high school, so I was quite proud of myself. I just wish Parker and Drew could have been there with me. (Drew was taking his bus-driving test, which he passed!) I got first place in my division, and I was the 6 female. With this as a motivational boost, I'm going to keep training for the Spirit of Survival 5k in October. My goal is to break 22 minutes. My PR for a 5k is 21:21, and that was when I was a junior in high school. Oh, it's going to be a tough one. Anywh0- after that race, I had to race to work because I had to be there at 9. I was late. Oopsy.
After work we spent some time with friends and enjoyed the evening outside. It was a good ending to pretty good day.
Saturday I woke up early to run a 5k in El Reno at the Lucky Star Casino. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I found out about the race on Thursday and decided to give it a shot because I've been good about running daily. Registration started at 7 so I hurried there because I wasn't completely sure on how to get there. There weren't many people there -maybe 50 or 60 participants. The race was an out-and-back course on a country road. Pros of the race: not many people, only $10, and the course was surrounded by farm pastures. I loved that I could breathe in fresh air and see clear blue skies and waves of grass. One con 0f the race - there were no spectators! No one was out there cheering us on, so it was very quiet. That's not a huge downfall, but it would have helped. The best part about the race was that I ran it in 25 minutes! I haven't ran that fast since high school, so I was quite proud of myself. I just wish Parker and Drew could have been there with me. (Drew was taking his bus-driving test, which he passed!) I got first place in my division, and I was the 6 female. With this as a motivational boost, I'm going to keep training for the Spirit of Survival 5k in October. My goal is to break 22 minutes. My PR for a 5k is 21:21, and that was when I was a junior in high school. Oh, it's going to be a tough one. Anywh0- after that race, I had to race to work because I had to be there at 9. I was late. Oopsy.
After work we spent some time with friends and enjoyed the evening outside. It was a good ending to pretty good day.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Where Did Summer Go?
I know other people are wondering the same thing. It went by so fast, I barely had a chance to say hello. I've only been swimming one time... oh wait, make that two.
The weather has been pretty hot until recently. Today it is perfect. Drew and I sat on the back porch reading for the last hour. Parker played with his chalk and water gun. We even took Pinkie (our albino rabbit) outside. We were all soaking up the cool breeze. Pinkie loves to dig and eat the grass. I love to watch him soak up the sun. He's so cute. And I like to get Parker out of the house a little every day. I hate that he knows what buttons to push for his cartoon channel.
My little Parker is growing so fast. I just noticed that his toes are hanging over the edge of his sandals, but I love to buy clothes for him. That's because I can usually find something for myself at the mall too.
So, with summer ending, we are a busy little family. Parker had his yearly check-up Wednesday. My poor lil baby had to get 3 shots. He's got a rash from one of them, and a high fever this morning, but he feels better now. He's also got two more appointments in the next month - his first dentist appointment (yikes!) and a check-up with his urologist. Not to mention, school will be starting soon.
Drew, well, he's in the process of getting his bus-driving license, getting his master's degree, and about to start school as well. Good luck to Drew on getting that license! If you don't know, Drew's not exactly the best driver in the world. It took him 4 times to pass his regular driving test!
I've got my hands full with my last semester. I registered for the GRE, but I'm not exactly sure I signed up for the correct one. UGH! I feel so stupid, because I waited too long, and my scores won't be ready until after the application date for grad school! That's something I'll have to figure out, but for the moment I want nothing to do with it.
Lately, I've been doing good with running and watching what I eat. My eating habits are still far from perfect, but I'm losing weight and it feels great. I'm going to run a 5k tomorrow morning before work. My biggest obstacle is breaking out of my comfort zone. I'm hoping that running with other people will help me with that. I had hoped to run more races this summer, but it just hasn't happened. Tomorrow will be my first race since the half marathon in April. EEK!
But for tonight, we're going to a rodeo! YEEEHAAW!
The weather has been pretty hot until recently. Today it is perfect. Drew and I sat on the back porch reading for the last hour. Parker played with his chalk and water gun. We even took Pinkie (our albino rabbit) outside. We were all soaking up the cool breeze. Pinkie loves to dig and eat the grass. I love to watch him soak up the sun. He's so cute. And I like to get Parker out of the house a little every day. I hate that he knows what buttons to push for his cartoon channel.
My little Parker is growing so fast. I just noticed that his toes are hanging over the edge of his sandals, but I love to buy clothes for him. That's because I can usually find something for myself at the mall too.
So, with summer ending, we are a busy little family. Parker had his yearly check-up Wednesday. My poor lil baby had to get 3 shots. He's got a rash from one of them, and a high fever this morning, but he feels better now. He's also got two more appointments in the next month - his first dentist appointment (yikes!) and a check-up with his urologist. Not to mention, school will be starting soon.
Drew, well, he's in the process of getting his bus-driving license, getting his master's degree, and about to start school as well. Good luck to Drew on getting that license! If you don't know, Drew's not exactly the best driver in the world. It took him 4 times to pass his regular driving test!
I've got my hands full with my last semester. I registered for the GRE, but I'm not exactly sure I signed up for the correct one. UGH! I feel so stupid, because I waited too long, and my scores won't be ready until after the application date for grad school! That's something I'll have to figure out, but for the moment I want nothing to do with it.
Lately, I've been doing good with running and watching what I eat. My eating habits are still far from perfect, but I'm losing weight and it feels great. I'm going to run a 5k tomorrow morning before work. My biggest obstacle is breaking out of my comfort zone. I'm hoping that running with other people will help me with that. I had hoped to run more races this summer, but it just hasn't happened. Tomorrow will be my first race since the half marathon in April. EEK!
But for tonight, we're going to a rodeo! YEEEHAAW!
Monday, July 27, 2009
New in Town
Recently, I was reading a blog posted by someone with whom I went to highschool. I find her blogs interesting and innocent, and I love reading them. If you're interested her blog is Sweet Simplicity. Anywho - I thought it might be fun to give it a whirl. (This may not be a good idea, because I don't need another reason to get on the computer.)
Summer is finishing, and it's almost time for school. This will be my last semester as an undergrad, and I cannot wait for it to start and end. I enjoy learning and being in a learning environment. Sometimes I feel like the biggest nerd ever, but it feels like a second home to be at school. What will I do when it's over?
Drew and Parker will be returning to school as well. Drew is the hubs. Parker is my son. Drew is a freshman English teacher/boys soccer coach. Parker is my little angel who will be starting pre-k. I cannot believe how fast time goes after having a child. I will probably cry when I leave his classroom.
This summer has flown by too. We spent it by going on a little trip to Branson, swimming, hanging out with family/friends, staying up late, and working on the house. There are only a couple weeks left, and I feel as if we need to do more - go camping, go to museums, swim a little more, see family. Maybe during fall break.
That's enough for now. My eyelids are feeling heavy. It's off to bed I go!
Summer is finishing, and it's almost time for school. This will be my last semester as an undergrad, and I cannot wait for it to start and end. I enjoy learning and being in a learning environment. Sometimes I feel like the biggest nerd ever, but it feels like a second home to be at school. What will I do when it's over?
Drew and Parker will be returning to school as well. Drew is the hubs. Parker is my son. Drew is a freshman English teacher/boys soccer coach. Parker is my little angel who will be starting pre-k. I cannot believe how fast time goes after having a child. I will probably cry when I leave his classroom.
This summer has flown by too. We spent it by going on a little trip to Branson, swimming, hanging out with family/friends, staying up late, and working on the house. There are only a couple weeks left, and I feel as if we need to do more - go camping, go to museums, swim a little more, see family. Maybe during fall break.
That's enough for now. My eyelids are feeling heavy. It's off to bed I go!
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