After work I stopped at Wegman’s for a few things and was attracted by the juicy rotisserie chicken for $4.99 sign that caught my attention walking in the door. As soon as I saw it I thought, “You’re right Wegman’s, I don’t feel like making dinner tonight.”
Caught!
They saw me coming.
The joke was on me though…it was not very tasty to say the least. When I think rotisserie, I think juicy and flavorful. Unfortunately, this bird was lacking in the flavor department. The potatoes and broccoli stole the show.
The Last Friday
Today was bittersweet.
Great because its Friday and for many of us that means fun and/or relaxation. It’s extra special for me because thanks to Mr. Columbus, I also have Monday off. Woot for a long weekend!
Not so sweet of a Friday because our new classes opened today, which means we have 10 weeks of challenging coursework ahead of us.
Oh…if only this were true for this girl. I started working at my “real world” job when I was 17 years old and 8 years later it has only progressed from temporary to permanent. I didn’t have the typical “college experience” and I’m more then grateful for that. I commuted though my whole undergrad and worked 32-40 hours a week, so working and studying is not new to me. When I gradauted, I had no intention of ever going to graduate school…Ever. I have solid references to back me up on that statement. It wasn’t till I transferred jobs last year that I recognized my other interests and was encouraged to go on and get my graduate degree. My best friend had just finished her graduate degree and my new husband was finishing his. Both are huge, positive influences in my life, so I wanted to follow in their footsteps.
It’s true.
With all that said, I’m excited that the light is at the end of the tunnel (Graduation expected June 2013). Each quarter is 10 weeks long and I have 5 courses left (2 this quarter, 2 next quarter, 1 capstone/internship). Bring it on.
With all the time that studying takes up for Ed and I, we started a bucket list of “post-graduate school activities” to look forward to.
Post-Graduate School Bucket List
- Go on another cruise vacation. Top Picks: Europe, Alaska or Hawaii
- Get 7-8 hours of solid sleep a night daily (Yes, please. Yes, please. Yes, please!)
- Buy our first home (Wherever our “home” may be at that point ;-))
- Get a dog
- Read at least 2 books per month for fun
- Decorate out home with DIY projects around the holidays/seasons
What is something you have been working towards that you can’t wait to complete? Is it a house project? Paying off debt? How will you react when it’s all said and done?
P.S. Come visit on Monday when Sand Between My Sneakers hosts it’s first giveaway! It’s going to be nutritious and delicious 😉
Sand Between My Sneakers 